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Hi everybody, I've been away for quite a while, but have come back to the game. MY PROJECT: I have always intended to build upon Hoppah's awesome work, and develop a version of the mod that has slightly more realism, and challenging game play. My work focuses specifically on LAFD operations (at least for now).So, I want to make some tweeks to gameplay in a few areas. Rough Outline: Phase 1: The Fire Stations The first task I'm undertaking is altering the fire stations. While Hoppah's system is fun and allows for a huge main fire station...There aren't any stations running 4 engines and 3 ambulances anywhere in LA. So the stations are getting tweaked based on LAFD station layouts. Station 1 Station one will be a task force station. Apparatus: -1 tiller -2 engines -1 bls ambulance -1 als ambulance -1 battalion chief -2 slots still left to be filled This setup offers a closer mimic of a larger LAFD station and is what I think is most appropriate. The remaining slots will be filled with possibly a USAR, Squad, an EMS captain, and/or special support units (like a pickup hauling the medical trailer, or a light truck.) Station 2 Station two will be an engine company Apparatus: -1 assessment engine -1 bls ambulance -1 brush patrol There are several stations in the LAFD with these configurations, the question is whether or not having only one ALS ambulance on a map will be too difficult. All apparatus on the map will be unique, as will all units in the submod. The player must be diligent, and use limited resources appropriately. Phase 2: Staffing/equipment For the sake of gameplay, we have access to most equipment on most vehicles in the game. Equipment access will be restricted to appropriate tools on each truck (engines don't carry jump bags, etc.) Additionally, saffing will be changed to reflect accurate more accurate staffing on units. this also means access to specialized personnel like divers would be restricted, and have to be purchased or dispatched with an appropriate unit. I'll also add a standard captain for the LAFD. Phase 3: Dispatch System I've gotten better at scripitng, so I would like to attempt a dispatch system for the LAFD. This system would include a generalized incident command hierarchy. For example: A captain could request a battalion chief or an additional engine. A battalion chief can request an additional light force, or upgrade a vehicle accident to a physical rescue assignment (dispatching HR 56)...Even further, a division commander could request support from other agencies (USFS and LACoFD). Each type of officer would have a unique limited set of dispatch commands equivalent to their role.