Apparatus Deliveries: October 2021

The Montgomery (AL) Fire Department operates this pumper built by E-ONE FIRE APPARATUS.

Features/Equipment:
  • Quest MFD chassis with 58-inch cab-to-axle measurement;
  • 12-inch raised-roof cab with six seats;
  • CUMMINS ISX 12 455-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump;
  • AKRON 95-gpm foam eductor;
  • UPF 880-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
  • aluminum body; and
  • lighting with GOLIGHTS (cab roof), WHELEN (midship), and FIRETEC
    (at rear).

E-ONE Fire Apparatus: (352) 237-1122/www.e-one.com

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The Triton Hose Company, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, has in service this pumper/tender built by FOUR GUYS FIRE TRUCKS.

Features/Equipment:
  • KENWORTH Model 880 chassis;
  • CUMMINS ISX-15 505-hp diesel engine;
  • WATEROUS CSUC20 2,000-gpm, single-stage pump;
  • UPF 2,500-gallon water and 30-gallon integral foam tanks;
  • A.H. STOCK/NEWTON 10-inch square electric Kwik Dump with manual, extensions, and 180° swivel;
  • ZIAMATIC portable tank rack;
  • through-the-tank suction hose storage;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • ONSPOT tire chains; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

Four Guys Fire Trucks: (800) 634-8373/www.4guysfire.com

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The Port of Seattle (WA) Fire Department added two pumpers built by SPARTAN ER.

Features/Equipment:
  • Gladiator ELFD chassis with 10-inch raised-roof cab having four seats and outside accessible storage for extra gear;
  • CUMMINS ISX 12 500-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with two 1¾-inch crosslays;
  • UPF 650-gallon water tank;
  • decontamination wash-down system;
  • coffin compartments; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

Spartan ER: (605) 582-2300/www.spartaner.com

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) in Madera County has in service this tactical tender built by MIDWEST FIRE TANKER.

Features/Equipment:
  • FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis;
  • CUMMINS L9 350-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE MBP 750-gpm PTO pump with preconnected crosslay;
  • APR 2,000-gallon water tank with 10-inch rear NEWTON square dump valve with 36-inch swivel chute;
  • 2½-inch direct tank fill;
  • ZICO electric portable tank carrier with 2,100-gallon portable tank;
  • all-poly body construction with ROM aluminum roll-up doors;
  • six TOMAR multifunction series LED warning/scene lights; and
  • PIONEER 2DIN combination GPS and backup camera.

Midwest Fire Tanker: (800 344-2059/www.midwestfire.com

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