Apparatus Deliveries: December 2022

Apparatus Deliveries ❘ by John M. Malecky

 

The District of Lake Country (British Columbia, Canada) responds with this tanker built by FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS.

Features/Equipment:
  • FREIGHTLINER M2-106 chassis;
  • DETROIT DD8 375-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE MBP 1,000-gpm pump with underslung, side panel, five-inch rear intake, and ELKHART Sidewinder EXM monitor with TFT 18-inch electric tele-pipe;
  • copoly 2,400-gallon water tank with four-inch FIREMEN’S FRIEND Storz, and NEWTON swivel dump;
  • ZICO portable tank rack;
  • CET and WATERAX Mark 3 portable pumps;
  • AMDOR roll-up compartment doors;
  • ONSPOT tire chains; WHYNTER portable fridge-freezer;
  • STIHL 261 chain saw; and WHELEN scene lighting.

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

 

 

Toyota Motors North America in Princeton, Indiana, is protected by this industrial pumper built by FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS.

Features/Equipment:
  • Inferno chassis;
  • CUMMINS X15 605-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE 8FG 3,000-gpm pump with top-mount panel and three six-inch discharges at left panel, right panel, and rear body;
  • eight-inch deck gun discharge with WILLIAMS FIRE AND HAZARD Ranger 3 monitor and hydrofoam nozzle with wireless remote control; and
  • four-inch rear body deck gun discharge with TFT Monsoon 2,000-gpm wireless remote monitor;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus: (800) 443-9006/www.ferrarafire.com

 

 

The East Fishkill (NY) Fire District operates this rescue pumper built by MARION BODY WORKS.

Features/Equipment:
  • SPARTAN Metro Star chassis with 10-inch raised-roof cab;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE 1,500-gpm PTO pump with 1¾-inch front bumper line;
  • UPF 500-gallon water and 20-gallon Class “B” foam tank;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors; and
  • WILL BURT light tower with FRC lighting.

Marion Body Works: (715) 754-5261/www.marionbody.com

 

 

The Union Fire District (South Kingston, Rhode Island) has in service this special hazards unit built by RESCUE 1 MFG.

Features/Equipment:
  • SPARTAN Metro Star chassis with 10-inch raised-roof cab and six seats;
  • 28-inch front bumper extension;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • 20-foot walk-in body with ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • two-bottle air cascade unit;
  • 9,000-pound portable winch with four receivers;
  • HANNAY electric cord reel; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

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

 

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