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operates with one engine. This engine replaced a
1966 C-95 Mack. Engine 11-10 is a 1997 Seagrave
and is powered by a Cummins diesel series N14 430
horsepower engine with an Allison automatic
transmission. The cab is a Marauder, 6 man cab,
with seating for eight firefighters. Five MSA
self-contained breathing apparatus are readily
available. The pump is a Waterous 2000 GPM 2
stage with a top mounted control panel and a 750
gallon booster tank. There are two permanently
fixed telescoping 1500 watt quartz lights on the
box. An Onan diesel generator supplies 7.5 KW of
power for any number of tasks. The diesel
generator and quartz lights can be operated from
within the cab. Engine 11-10, carries a large
compliment of hose which consists of 1500 feet of
5 inch supply line (LDH), 500 feet of 3"
hose, 300 feet of 2-1/2" hose, as well as
700 feet of 1-3/4" hose. Hand lines consist
of two 1 3/4" speed lays, one 1-1/2"
cross lay, one 2-1/2" cross lay, and a
1-1/2" trash line tipped with an Augustus
Piercing Nozzle. Also on board are ground
ladders, a 24' extension ladder, 14' roof ladder,
and a 10' attic ladder. For the "big fire
box" a stacked tip deck gun with a Task
Force Tips Extenda-Gun rides atop the engine. An
additional portable monitor is located on rear
bumper deck. The cab is equipped with an 800 mhz
radio system, a low band radio system, a cell
phone, and a global positioning unit (GPS). On
the top of the cab sits a stokes basket and
backboard. Two 6' New York Roof Hooks, and two
water extinguishers are mounted on the rear of
the cab.
Street Side
Compartments: The cat walk compartment is fully
loaded with every thread adapter a pump operator
could need. Various structural fire fighting and
forcible entry tools are located in the high side
compartments. In the front low side compartment,
EMS and hazmat supplies are stored. The rear low
side compartment contains a Honda positive
pressure fan and an electric negative pressure
fan. In the beaver tail compartment, brooms,
shovels, and a Foam Pro Pak, are housed.
Curb Side
Compartments: The cat walk compartment is stocked
with road flares, caution tape, a Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Monitor, and a Hot Spotter. The first
compartment carries a Honda portable generator
light, and other various adapters. The middle
compartment contains the "Rabbit Tool"
and a hose jacket. The third compartment consists
of a Cutters Edge ventilation saw, and a Partner
K-12 cutoff saw. Saw blades, fuel cans, and spare
parts are also housed in the third compartment.
In the beaver tail compartment is mounted a CO
fire extinguisher, a dry chemical fire
extinguisher, portable lighting, and electrical
adapters.
This first due is
"The Pride of the West Side"
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