The Solomons (MD) Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department responds this ROSENBAUER pumper/tanker as a first-out pumper in its nonhydranted areas and as a first-out tanker to assist neighboring communities with water shuttles, explains PIO Norman Rea.
Features/Equipment:
- Commander R711 chassis with 230-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with an EMS compartment on the right side and a PPE compartment for the driver on the left side;
- CUMMINS ISX 12 5000-hp diesel engine with an ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- UPF 3,000-gallon water tank with three 10-inch NEWTON dump valves;
- HALE RSD single-stage, 1,500-gpm pto pump with a six-inch front intake, 1¾-inch front bumper line, three crosslays (two 1¾ and one 2½-inch), two rear 2½-inch discharges, and a TFT Crossfire monitor with Extenda-Gun;
- two 2½-inch rear tank fills;
- three wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- ZICO Quic-Lift electric tank lift on the left side and a ladder rack on the right side; and
- light and power with a HARRISON six-kw hydraulic generator, six FRC scene lights, two FRC telescoping floodlights, and on HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Proctorsville (VT) Fire Department uses this MARCO EQUIPMENT SALES quick attack unit to respond to all alarms including medical calls, explains Chief Robert Glidden. The unit’s small size enables it to access narrow driveways and do off road easily.
Features/Equipment:
- FORD F-550 XLT 4 × 4 chassis with 176-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
- FORD Power Stroke 6.7L diesel engine with automatic transmission;
- 1¾-inch rear preconnect;
- HALE AP single-stage, 500-gpm pto pump with Foamlogix 2.1 injection system;
- UPF 335-gallon water and 10-gallon foam tanks;
- full transverse compartment on body;
- ZOLL AED; and
- two WHELEN scene lights at the front of the body.
