| Our New Engine 48-5 is now at the station and is getting closer to being placed into service. We are waiting on some additional equipment to arrive, the truck to be lettered which should happen this week, and for the tools and equipment to be mounted. The last component will be crew and drivers training. The emergency Radios and Mobile Data Terminal was installed last week. More pictures and details to follow. The goal is to have Engine 48-5 in service by our October Fire Prevention Open House. It will be making an appearance this Sunday afternoon for the Chester County Training Center Open House if you are in the Coatesville area.
The specifications for the Engine 48-5 are as follows:
2012 Seagrave Marauder II chassis
Cummins 500hp diesel motor
All stainless steel cab
2500 gallon tank
50 gallon foam tank
3000 gallon port a tank stored through the tank
2000 gallon per minute pump
10 KW generator
LED work and emergency lighting
Front suction
2 front bumper attack lines
3 speed lay attack lines at pump panel
AMDOR Roll up doors
Deluge gun
Zico racks for ladders and suction hose
Rear and side view cameras. |
