The district acquired this EMERGENCY ONE quint for the large number of multifamily dwellings. The single axle reduces the wheelbase for better maneuverability.

Apparatus Deliveries

John M. Malecky

The district acquired this EMERGENCY ONE quint for the large number of multifamily dwellings. The single axle reduces the wheelbase for better maneuverability.

Features/Equipment:

•Cyclone II chassis with 220-inch wheelbase;

•cab seating for six;

•DETROIT Series 60 470-hp diesel engine;

•ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;

•HALE QSMG single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump;

•front bumper attack line with 100 feet of 11U2-inch hose;

•two crosslays, each with 200 feet of 11U2-inch hose;

•one three-inch, right-side discharge;

•1,000 feet of five-inch hose;

•EMERGENCY ONE 500-gallon water tank;

•75-foot aerial ladder with 250-pound tip load;

•four-inch rear intake to feed waterway;

•ELKHART Scorpion 1,000-gpm, remote-controlled ladderpipe on aerial;

•13-foot outrigger spread;

•aluminum body with 20 storage compartments;

•A.M.P.S. eight-kw hydraulic generator; and

•two HAVIS SHIELDS 500-watt telescoping floodlights midship.

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