KME Announces Recent Fire Apparatus Deliveries

KME announces delivery of fire trucks to three fire departments.

Ryan Township (PA)

GSO 8693 Ryan Township, PA
Custom Pumper
Predator Panther 100″ Chassis with 10″ Raised Roof
LFD with 10″ Raised Roof Cab
Cummins ISL9 450 HP Engine
Allison 3000 EVS 5 Speed Automatic Transmission
Hale QMax-200 2000 GPM Single Stage Pump
1000 Gallon Poly Water Tank
162” Flushback Body Constructed of 3/16″ Aluminum
Full Height/Full Depth Compartmentation
Onan 10,000 Watt Mobile PTO/HYD Generator
Overall Height: 122 1/2″
Overall Length: 406″
Wheelbase:  211″

City of Kitchener (ON)

GSO 8736 City of Kitchener, ON
Severe Service 100″ Chassis
XLFD Cab with 22”RR & TM Cab Extension
Maxxforce 13, 450 HP Engine
Allison 3000 EVS 5 Speed Automatic Transmission
Hale QFlo Plus-125 1250 gpm Single Stage Pump
Poly Tank 2500 Gallon Water/50 Gallon Foam
4″ F-Friend DS & (1) 2-1/2″ Akron OS Fill
Newton Rear Dump
213″ Flatback Body Constructed of 12 GA Stainless Steel
Compartmentation
Driver Side: Full Height/Split Depth
Officer Side: Full Height/Split Depth w/Ladder Rack
Onan 6000 Watt Mobile PTO/HYD Generator
Foampro 2002 Foam System
Amdor rollup doors with Lumabar RED LED compartment lights for improved night visibility
Dual front bumper discharges with enclosed tray
4-Front frontal impact protection
Rolltek rollover protection
Electronic Stability anti-roll system
Dimensions:
Overall Height: 131″
Overall Length: 444″
Wheelbase: 228″

Halifax VFD (VA)   

GSO 8744 Halifax VFD, VA
Custom Pumper
Predator Panther 4×2 100” Chassis
MFD with 10″ Raised Roof Cab
Maxxforce 10 405 HP Engine
Allison 3000 EVS Transmission
Hale Q2-150 1500 GPM Two Stage Pump
Poly “L” 1000 Gallon Water/30 Gallon Foam Tank
168″ Flushback Body Constructed of 3/16″ Aluminum
Full Height/Split Depth Compartmentation
Smart Power HR-10 Generator
Hale Foamlogix 3.3 Foam System
Overall Height: 113″
Overall Length: 392”Wheelbase: 195″

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