The Simpsons: Tapped Out Crook and Ladder content update

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out Crook and Ladder content update, previously known as "Springfield Fire Department", was released on March 31, 2016 and was the one hundred and twentythird content update. It included 4 new costumes, 1 new building, and 3 new decorations. It's based on the Season 18 episode Crook and Ladder. It was rumored on the release of the Level 35 content update and listed in the game files in the Treehouse of Horror XXIV update. A temporary event guide and icon were in the files of the Thanksgiving 2015 update. It unlocks after reaching Level 15 and unlocking Moe (and Marge). It will end on April 14th at 9am BST.

Characters

Skins

Image Name Unlock message Notes Fire Chief Moe Unlocks after completing We Didn't Start the Fire Pt. 2. Fireman Homer 100 Fireman Homer and Fireman Apu Bundle Fireman Apu Fireman Skinner Unlocks after completing We Didn't Start the Fire Pt. 6.

Buildings

Image Name Building time Costs Task Notes Springfield Fire Department 6s FREE Fight a Fire Unlocks after completing We Didn't Start the Fire Pt.9.

Decorations

Image Name Cost Notes Fire Hydrant 10 Unlocked for buying after starting We Didn't Start the Fire Pt. 6. FREE (x2) Unlocked after completing We Didn't Start the Fire Pt. 8. Fire Truck FREE Unlocked after completing We Didn't Start the Fire Pt. 4. Vehicle Pileup 75 Produces 100 every 3 hours.

Returning

Image Name Cost Returns from Pinwheel Firework 40 4th July 2013, July 4th 2014, Christmas 2014 and 4th of July 2015. Box of Fireworks 60 4th July 2013, July 4th 2014, Clash of Clones, Christmas 2014 and 4th of July 2015.

Item Origins

Item Episode Fire Chief Moe, Fireman Apu, Fireman Skinner, Springfield Fire Department, Fire Truck Crook and Ladder, Much Apu About Something Fireman Homer Crook and Ladder Fire Hydrant Brother from the Same Planet Pinwheel Firework, Box of Fireworks The Yellow Badge of Cowardge Vehicle Pileup See Homer Run

Gameplay

We Didn't Start The Fire

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 1

After reaching Level 15 and unlocking Moe: Chief, help! I was having a Christian book burning, and the works of E.L. James got out of control! People just keep adding more and more of them! Our next available appointment is Friday. Would you prefer 8 to 12 or 1 to 5? Friday?! But the fire could spread to my house -- I need it out now! Sorry, but we're backed up with fires. It hasn't rained once since this town was rebuilt, and everything's dried out. Then what do I do? What anyone around here does when they need somewhere to go. Task: Make Flanders Move into the Brown House (6s, Brown House) Task: Make Springfielders Throw E.L. James Books on the Fire [x4] (6s, Flanders House) Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 2

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 1: Homer, this is ridiculous. We need a fire department. And who would I staff it with? New characters? Ha! They've already introduced everyone. Even characters who only appeared in deleted scenes. Why don't we volunteer as firefighters? And why would we want to do work for no money? Because if there's a terrorist attack that kills some of us, the ones who survive will get to comfort the widows. I'm in! Me too! Me three! Me four! Can I do this and still get paid as a cop? Task: Make Men Volunteer for the Fire Department [x4] (6s, Town Hall or Simpson House) Excluded Characters: Youngsters 300px Looks like we have our new Firemen! Alright, time to get us some hot widows! I'm just excited to get a few minutes away from mother. And a few minutes away from Manjula, the store and all eight of my children. Why eight?! System Message Get Apu and Homer new Fireman Skins! Unless you want them in Third Degree Burn Skin later on. 300px Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 3

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 2: The Kwik-E-Mart is on fire! Sorry, I was trying to dry my socks in the hot dog roller. I tried dousing it with Squishee, but it only fed the flames! The stuff's ninety percent propane. Ooh, our first fire! I'm gonna take a selfie of me fighting it for Springface! System Message Fires are popping out all around town. Tap on them for Medals! Task: Make Fireman Fight the Kwik-E-Mart Fire (3h, Kwik-E-Mart) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x300] 300px The fire's out! My soul-crushing place of employment has been saved! Ah, but my picture didn't come out. The fire's all blurry. Let's start it again! Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 4

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 3: Well done, men. In honor of you saving one of Springfield's oldest structures, I hereby present you with this medal. This medal says “Pinewood Derby 2003.” Wahhh. Some “heroes” you are. Task: Make Quimby Award a Medal (3h, Town Hall) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x600] 300px Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 5

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 4: Help! Krustyland is on fire! I wonder who started that one. Hehe. We don't save places that take your money but offer only subpar services from people in stupid looking uniforms. Help! The police station's on fire! Omigod, let's go! Task: Take Firemen Fight the Police Station Fire (3h, Police Station) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x800] 300px Chief, the fire was caused by the microwave in the break room exploding. Yeah, so? A microwave wouldn't explode unless it was used at least 100,000 times. Yeah, so? But there's only five of you who work there. Yeah, so? And you've only been working there for four years. Yeah, so? So that means each of you are taking 10,000 breaks a day in the break room. Yeah, so? Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 6

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 5: I don’t get it. There are no hydrants in this town. What are you fighting fires with? With fire. That's a thing, right? Come on, Lisa. No four-year-old freemium game is gonna hire animators just to design hydrants. They haven't even hired someone to figure out how to make us walk in more than two directions. I know. Last night it took me fifteen minutes to get from the living room to the kitchen. System Message Fire Hydrants are now in the store. Let your fingers do the walking. 300px Task: Make Firemen Fight the Elementary School Fire (3h, Elementary School) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x700] 300px Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 7

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 6: We've determined that the fire at the elementary school was set intentionally. So fess up, who started it? I did. It was the only way to get the asbestos out of school. I did. I had a book report due tomorrow. I did. I had book reports to grade tomorrow. I did. I wanted to die a Viking's death. Task: Make Wiggum Declare the School Fire a “Cold Case” (3h, Springfield Elementary) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x700] 300px There you go again, awarding everyone medals just for participation. It's bad enough they make us do it in school. But sadly, I guess now it's everywhere. Thank you, EA, for contributing to the wussification of our culture. Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 8

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 7: We know that a lot of you are playing games while smoking, um, you know... Only way to play it! Well, we just want you to be careful when you put down the, you know, in order to tap. Put it DOWN? I just tap with it! Okay. But for the rest of you, be sure to find a safe place to put down the... you know. Because one of the leading causes of house fires is, um, you know. And if you haven’t played Tap Ball while ‘relaxed’, you haven’t lived! Task: Make Homer Demonstrate the Proper Way to Put Down...You Know (3h, Simpson House) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x600] 300px300px Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 9

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 8: I bet you firefighters are all really good at cooking chili. Nah, that's just a stereotype you always see on TV. How about that story that firefighters can always get free groceries? Nope. Stereotype. Really? Oops. For the past week I've just been taking my groceries without paying for them. So I guess I shouldn't bother asking about rescuing cats from trees. Ha! Please. Never happens in real life. Only in fictional portrayals! Task: Make Moe Rescue Cats from Trees (3h, Trees) Task: Collect Gold Medals [x1000] 300px Quest reward: 100 and 10 300px

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 10

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 9: Hooray! Now we have a place to avoid our wives when we're not avoiding them by actually fighting fires. Wait... is the Fire Station now on fire? How could this happen? I was boiling some water to make ramen, since that's the only thing firemen know how to cook in real life. But then I got distracted answering all the calls from people reporting fires! We need to hire a 911 Operator. We need a lot of things. But first The Simpsons needs to make some episodes with new characters. Hey, I got someone for the job... and he already exists! Who's that? My foot's name is Jeremy! Task: Reach Level 26 and Build the Wiggum House Task: Hire Ralph as a 911 Operator (2h, Town Hall, Fireman Homer, Ralph) Quest reward: 100 and 10

We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 11

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 10: Okay Ralph, just pick up this phone and say "Nine one one, what's your emergency?" *ring* *ring* Eight two banana, I got an owie on my breathing. Close enough. Now that we've got that figured out, there'll be nothing to distract us from putting out fires. Let's go back to the firehouse and celebrate. Oh crap, the firehouse! Task: Make Firemen Fight the Station Fire [x2] (3h, Springfield Fire Department) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Burn It All Down Pt. 1

After reaching Level 20, completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 3 and tapping on Mr. Burns' exclamation mark: Smithers, I've just had the most fantastic idea since leavened bread! We can set fires to other Springfields! Ah, so we can charge to put them out? No, so we can watch them burn to the ground. Especially that one with all the premium decorations. So gauche! Then when you're done, put another million dollars on my money mountain. Task: Set Fires in Other Springfields Flammable Buildings: Burns Manor, First Church of Springfield, Cletus's Farm, Android's Dungeon, Flanders House, Brown House, Blue House, White House, Orange House, Java Server, Kwik-E-Mart, Krusty Burger, Moe's Tavern, Springfield Elementary, Simpson House, Skinner House, Springfield Downs, Springfield Library, Van Houten House, Wiggum House. Quest reward: 100 and 10

After School Project

After School Project Pt. 1

After completing We Didn't Start The Fire Pt. 11: *ring* *ring* Hello, emergency residence! Help me, 911! There's a fire-a at-a Luigi's! Come quick! Meatballs are fun! Wha? There aren't-a gonna be-a no more-a meatballs if you don't-a put out this fire! I like sitting on them! Task: Make Ralph Sit on Meatballs (1h, Springfield Fire Department) Task: Make Luigi put out the Fire Which Has Spread to His Mustache (1h, Luigi's) Quest reward: 100 and 10

After School Project Pt. 2

After completing After School Project Pt. 1: Help, 911! There's a fire at the DMV! Does the “M” stand for meatballs? No it doesn't. I still like meatballs! Look, just send someone over here, ok? Two meatball subs, coming right up! Task: Make Ralph Send Two Hot Dog Buns Filled with Dirt to the DMV (2h, Springfield Fire Department) Quest reward: 100 and 10

After School Project Pt. 3

After completing After School Project Pt. 2: Is this 911? Cause I heard the person at 911 didn't make any sense. Yes, sir, this is 911. What is the nature of your emergency? Channel 6 is on fire. I'm kinda expecting you to say something about meatballs now. Hang tight, sir. We'll send someone out right away. *click* Huh, I'm impressed. I thought he wasn't supposed to understand anyone. He doesn't. He's just been watching lots of reruns of “Rescue Me.” Task: Make Ralph Have a Play Date With His Imaginary Friend (2h, Springfield Fire Department) Quest reward: 100 and 10

After School Project Pt. 4

After completing After School Project Pt. 3: That's it. We're firing Ralph. You can't... thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. How ironic. That usually helps me. Oh well, I guess we'll just have to reassign him. To what? To the last fireman stereotype this update hasn't covered. He's gonna be a stripper for bachelorette parties? No, the OTHER last stereotype. Task: Train Ralph for His New Assignment (4h, Springfield Fire Department,Ralph) Task: Make Apu Use His Fireman Outfit to Make Some Extra Money on the Side (4h, Brown House) Quest reward: 100 and 10

After School Project Pt. 5

After completing After School Project Pt. 4: Okay Ralph, ready for the first day of your new gig? Meow! No, it's arf. Mooooooooo? This is gonna be a disaster. We have no choice. Now shut up and put him in the dalmatian costume. Task: Make Ralph Work as the Fire Station Mascot (1h, Springfield Fire Department) Note: This is a permanent 8h job for Ralph: Do Tricks. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Premium Gameplay

Hot in Here

Hot in Here Pt. 1

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark: OK Homer, you ready for your annual firefighter certification test? Um... “C”? The test hasn't started yet. NOW it's starting. Question 1: What are the three steps to take if you catch on fire? Scream, yell, and die? Incorrect. Here's a hint -- the first two steps rhyme with “mop.” ... Task: Make Homer Restudy the Firefighter’s Guide (12h, Springfield Fire Department or Simpson House) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Hot in Here Pt. 2

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark: Question 2: We've set up the following mock fire scene. Look over the scene and tell me what started the fire. ... Perhaps the burned food on the stove might help? Of course! Eating something will definitely help me think better. Mmm, burnt prop steak. Task: Make Homer Season the Prop Steak with Prop Steak Sauce (3h, Springfield Fire Department or Simpson House) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Hot in Here Pt. 3

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark: Roll, drop, and stop? Incorrect. Stop, roll, and drop? Incorrect. Roll, stop, and roll? Task: Make Homer Keep Studying (8h, Springfield Fire Department or Simpson House) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Hot in Here Pt. 4

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark: Now it's time for your mandatory sexual harassment training. Consider the following scenario: Firefighter Jim approaches Firefighter Jane at work. “Hey Firefighter Jane,” says Jim, “How about I use my hose to dowse your fire pit?” Has Jim sexually harassed Jane? So did Jane say yes??? You left out the best part!! Task: Make Homer Do Online Sexual Harassment Training with an Answer Key (4h, Springfield Fire Department or Simpson House) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Hot in Here Pt. 5

After tapping on Homer's exclamation mark: Okay, I've got it. Stop, drop, and ro! “Ro?” It's gotta be right! I wrote it on my hand! See? You might wanna check your other hand. “11?” Why did I write “11?” Task: Make Wiggum Adjust the Curve Down So Homer Can Pass (30s, Springfield Fire Department or Police Station) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Woman on Fire

Woman on Fire Pt. 1

After tapping on Apu's exclamation mark: Apu, it's your turn to feed the Octuplets! Sorry, I'd love to, but I've got to go put out a fire. Nice try. But I called the fire station and checked -- there are NO fires right now in Springfield. Watch out! The baby bottles are on fire! What the-- Guess you gotta breastfeed them. Don't worry, I'll pick up some bottles tomorrow. Or better yet, I'll order them online. With non-expedited seven to ten business days shipping. Task: Make Apu Order Bottles with Paypal So it Takes Longer to Process (24h, Apu's Apartment or Kwik-E-Mart) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Woman on Fire Pt. 2

After tapping on Apu's exclamation mark: Apu, hurry up and get dressed! We don't want to miss the start of Hamilton. Oh no! The tickets to Hamilton are on fire! Don't worry, I sent electronic tickets to your phone. Oh no! My phone is on fire! I've got them on my phone as well. *sigh* Task: Make Apu Sit Through Hamilton Without His Phone to Play Freemium Games On (6h, Aztec Theatre or Springfield Elementary) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Woman on Fire Pt. 3

After tapping on Apu's exclamation mark: Apu, can you put the kids into their high chairs? Dinner's almost ready. Oh my gosh! The oven's on fire! Now we can't eat your gluten-free kale samosas! Tonight I ordered a pizza. I'm not making samosas ‘til tomorrow. Oh my gosh! The Indian grocery where you buy the ingredients is on fire! Task: Make Apu Go Through Receipts to Figure Out Where Manjula Shops (8h, Apu's Apartment or Kwik-E-Mart) Task: Make Apu “Visit” All the Indian Groceries Just to be Safe (24h, Kwik-E-Mart) Quest reward: 100 and 10

Woman on Fire Pt. 4

After tapping on Apu's exclamation mark: I'm home from my hair appointment! Are the babies ok? Yes, but some other things aren't. Your Adele CDs caught on fire. As did that Teletubbies video the kids like. And that IKEA furniture you wanted me to put together. And all the pictures of your mom. Task: Make Apu Kick Himself for Forgetting the Kama Sutra (6s, Kwik-E-Mart) Quest reward: 100 and 10

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Job Character Location Part Reward All jobs are 3 hours long Fight the Kwik-E-Mart Fire Fire Chief Moe Kwik-E-Mart 3-9 50 Fireman Apu, Fireman Homer 100 Fight the Police Station Fire Fire Chief Moe Police Station 5-9 50 Fireman Apu, Fireman Homer 100 Fight the Elementary School Fire Fire Chief Moe, Fireman Skinner Springfield Elementary 6-9 50 Fireman Apu, Fireman Homer 100 Fundraise Fire Chief Moe - 3-8 50 Rescue Cats From Trees Trees 6-8 Wash the Truck Fireman Skinner Fire Truck 7-8 BBQ Over a Fire Fireman Homer - 3-8 100 Train the Dalmatian Fireman Apu Award a Medal Quimby Town Hall 4 50 Take Forever to Walk to School Lisa Springfield Elementary 6 Declare School Fire a Cold Case Wiggum 7 Monitor the Halls Skinner Give a Demonstration Homer Simpson Home 8 Fireman Homer 100 Play Tapball For 3 Hours Otto Springfield Elementary

Conform-o-meter

Item Rating Points Springfield Fire Department Obedience 500 Fire Truck 150 Fire Hydrant Obedience Bonus $ and XP 100 0.5% Vehicle Pileup 150 2.75% Pinwheel Firework Vanity Bonus $ and XP 400 2% Box of Fireworks 600 2.25%

Other changes made

March 31 Update ("4_19_CrookAndLadder")

• The unreleased Springfield Fire Department and its content has been released.
• Fixed a small glitch in animation of Hugs Bunny's Battle Homer and The Grumple's Fight Homer jobs.
• Lisa's Research What Kids Are Into is now located at Springfield Elementary or Simpson House.
• Fixed a bug that made Tailgate's characters roaming Springfield, detached from the decoration.
• Mona was added to the Regular Characters, Regular Females, Parents and Adults character groups.
• Becky was added to the Adults, Premium Characters and Premium Females character groups.
• Apu, Jay and the Octuplets' skin tone was darkened.
• In the info screen, Privacy & Cookie Policy was changed to Privacy and Cookie Policy.

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