Engine 55

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These are pictures of the refurbished truck as it is today.

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This is a picture of the truck as we purchased it, before being refurbished.

1973 Ward LaFrance, Refurbished in 1990

This Truck was originally owned by the Cabin John Park, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department

Crew: 4 persons
Pump: 1250 GPM           
Tank: 500 Gallons
Engine: Detroit Diesel
Transmission: 10 speed manual
Preconnects:
    Four 200' 1-3/4" hand lines
    One 200' 2-1/2 attack line
    1500' 3" forward lay supply line
    1500' 3" reverse lay supply line

Some of the equipment on board:

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5 MSA air packs with spare bottles

bullet20 gallons of AFFF
bulletAll required NFPA hand tools
bulletGenerator with 2 light towers, 200' of  Heavy duty extension cord
bulletElectric ventilation fan
bulletGasoline powered ventilation fan
bullet6" float dock strainer and low flow strainer

Last changed: June 13, 2002

Copyright © 2001, Southwest Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.