Apparatus Deliveries: September 2022

Apparatus Deliveries | by John M. Malecky

The Collinston (LA) Fire Department has in service this pumper/tanker built by MIDWEST FIRE TANKER.

Features/Equipment:
  • FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis;
  • CUMMINS L9 350-hp diesel engine;
  • DARLEY LDM single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with two crosslays with 1½-inch piping and a HANNAY electric booster reel with one-inch hose;
  • APR 2,000-gallon water tank with a 2½-inch direct tank fill;
  • NEWTON rear stainless-steel 10-inch dump valve with swivel and 36-inch telescoping chute;
  • through-the-tank storage for suction hose, ladders, and pike poles;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • REAR VIEW camera system; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

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


The Umatilla County Fire District, Hermiston, Oregon, has in service two pumpers built by SPARTAN ER.

Features/Equipment:
  • Metro Star LFD chassis with 179-inch wheelbase and 10-inch raised-roof cab;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • WATEROUS CSU single-stage, 1,750-gpm pump with FOAM PRO 2002 system;
  • UPF 750-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
  • aluminum body with Star Series design;
  • interior ladder storage;
  • ONSPOT tire chains; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

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


The Lilesville (NC) Fire Department purchased this demonstrator truck built by RESCUE 1 MFG. The department believes this vehicle’s features and specifications met their needs.

Features/Equipment:
  • SPARTAN Metro Star MFD chassis with 10-inch raised-roof cab having six seats and a 28-inch front bumper with tool compartment;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • 20-foot walk-around heavy-duty aluminum body having a rear hydraulic lift-up staircase and ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • absorbent compartment in the upper body for speedy dry system;
  • CARE FREE 16-foot recessed electric awning;
  • WARN 9,000-pound portable winch with three receivers;
  • upper body rigging tie off points; and light and power with an ONAN 35-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT NS4.5 Night Scan, WHELEN brow and recessed floodlights, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

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


The Absecon (NJ) Fire Department operates this platform quint built by PIERCE MANUFACTURING.

Features/Equipment:
  • Enforcer chassis;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • PIERCE PUC single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with three crosslays and Husky 3-12 single-agent foam system;
  • UPF 500-gallon water tank;
  • 110-foot aerial platform;
  • TFT remote-controlled monitor mounted below the platform at the end of the aerial waterway;
  • GORTITE roll-up compartment doors; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

Pierce Manufacturing: (920) 832-3000
www.piercemfg.com

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