Apparatus Deliveries: June 2020

by John M. Malecky

The Sheboygan Falls (WI) Fire Department has in service this CUSTOM FIRE enclosed top-mount pumper.

The Sheboygan Falls (WI) Fire Department has in service this CUSTOM FIRE enclosed top-mount pumper.

Features/Equipment:
  • SPARTAN Gladiator chassis;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • WATEROUS CSU-C20 1,500-gpm pump with fully enclosed panel and 200-cfm CAFS;
  • FOAM PRO 3012 dual agent system with 1,000-gallon water and 20A and 40B foam tanks;
  • HARRISON six-kw hydrauic generator;
  • WILL BURT Night Scan; and
  • FRC scene lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The Hudson (NH) Fire Department designed this SEAGRAVE rear mount as a “dedicated truck” (no pump or tank).

The Hudson (NH) Fire Department designed this SEAGRAVE rear mount as a “dedicated truck” (no pump or tank).

Features/Equipment:
  • MARAUDER chassis with four-seat cab (SCBA stored in a compartment);
  • Stainless-steel body;
  • CUMMINS X12 500-hp diesel engine;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • 100-foot FORCE aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The Tarkio (MO) Rural Fire Department operates this brush truck built by MIDWEST FIRE TANKER.

The Tarkio (MO) Rural Fire Department operates this brush truck built by MIDWEST FIRE TANKER.

Features/Equipment:
  • FORD F-550 Super Duty chassis with a 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine;
  • DARLEY 2BE 100- to 375-gpm portable pump;
  • UPF 400-gallon water tank and Scotty around-the-pump foam system with an eight-gallon tank;
  • one-inch booster reel;
  • WARN ZEON 9,500-pound winch; and
  • WHELEN telescoping and scene lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com

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