Apparatus Deliveries: February 2022

The North Branch (MN) Fire Department operates this pumper/tanker built by CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS.

Features/Equipment:
  • KENWORTH T-440 chassis with 285-inch wheelbase;
  • PACCAR PX9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • Full Response Crew Cab with integrated top-mount pump panel;
  • WATEROUS CMUC20 1,500-gpm pump with rear six-inch intake and FOAM PRO 2001 single-agent system;
  • UPF 2,500-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
  • rear dump chute;
  • hydraulic drop-down folding tank rack; and
  • lighting with a WILL BURT six-kw light tower, FRC scene lights, and electric cord reels.

Custom Fire Apparatus: (800) 443-8851/www.customfire.com

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The Owasco Fire Department, Auburn, New York, protects Owasco Lake—one of the Finger Lakes—with this custom fireboat built by LAKE ASSAULT BOATS, part of Fraser Shipyards.

Features/Equipment:
  • 26-foot V-hulled craft with nine-foot, six-inch beam and a carrying capacity of 3,500 pounds;
  • powered by twin YAMAHA four-stroke 225-hp outboards;
  • walk-around pilothouse with ergonomic helm station;
  • dash console that includes a 12-inch GARMIN touchscreen integrated with GPS, sonar with Sidevu and DownVu, chart plotting, and forward-looking infra red;
  • DARLEY PSDE 1,250-gpm pump with dedicated engine;
  • TFT Monsoon monitor;
  • three 2½-inch discharges and connections for LDH; and a proprietary sea chest design to prevent cavitation and ensure proper water flow.

Lake Assault Boats: (715) 395-2255/www.lakeassault.com

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The Saskatoon (Saskatchewan, Canada) Fire Department placed in service this emergency rescue-style pumper built by FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS.

Features/Equipment:
  • SPARTAN Metro Star ELFD chassis with 24-inch raised-roof cab;
  • CUMMINS L9 380-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE Qmax XS 1,750-gpm (U.S.) single-stage pump with two front bumper speedlays;
  • Co-poly 600-gallon (U.S.) water tank;
  • FOAM PRO 2002 Class A system;
  • AKRON Mercury monitor;
  • ER body with hosebed walkways and FGFT body-drop doors;
  • INTEC VSSM camera and monitor system; and
  • COMMAND LIGHT and FRC scene lighting.

Fort Garry Fire Trucks: (800) 565-3473/www.fgft.com

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The Green Spring (VA) Volunteer Fire Department responds with this fire rescue vehicle built by RESCUE 1 MANUFACTURING.

Features/Equipment:
  • DODGE D5500 4 × 4 chassis with 197.4-inch wheelbase and five-seat crew cab;
  • CUMMINS 6.7L 360-hp turbo diesel engine;
  • 12-foot, six-inch walk-around body with lockable ROM roll-up compartment doors and a rear roll-out equipment tray with 1,000-pound capacity;
  • REAR VIEW backup camera with seven-inch LCD monitor in cab;
  • overall length of 26 feet, eight inches;
  • 12 VDC VMUX power distribution; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting at front and sides of body.

Rescue 1 Manufacturing: (732) 223-1411/www.rescue1mfg.com

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