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Engine 51

Say hello to Engine 51!

Every Monday we perform the detailed truck check of Engine 51. This includes checking the oil, coolant and fluids to ensure the diesel engine is operation properly. We also check all of the power tools such as saws, fans, extrication tools and smaller battery operated tools. It probably goes without saying that we also check the pump itself, running it with flowing water the ensure that it operates as expected and is ready for use when we need it.

Engine 51 is our second out engine which means it is in service and ready to go but is not the first truck that we take to a fire. We equip Engine 51 with air packs, power tools, ladders and just about everything that our first out engine has.

Want to learn more? Call us or email us and we can schedule a time to show you you the truck in action!

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Tanker Thursday!

Thursdays we perform a detail truck check of Tanker 51.

Tanker 51 is equipped with 2100 gallons of water. Its primary purpose is to provide water to an incident that may not have a stable water supply such as a hydrant. At the rear of the tank is a large dump valve that allows us to dump all of the water within the tank into a portable tank, allowing the apparatus to leave the scene to go fill up with more water at the nearest hydrant. You can think of Tanker 51 as a Fire Hydrant on wheels.

Tanker 51 seats 5 firefighters.
The rear bumper hold several hoses that are used often to reduce time when refilling the tank
Tanker 51 has to pre-connected crosslays that we can quickly deploy to get water on the fire!
A large dump valve on the rear of the tank allows us to dump all of the water quickly!