Fire Apparatus of the Day: January 30, 2023

Spartan Emergency Response—Austin (TX) Fire Department HD 105 aerial ladder quint. Gladiator LFD cab and chassis; Cummins X15 565-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 400-gallon polypropylene water tank; 50-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 single-agent foam system; Whelen emergency and scene lights. Dealer: Josh Slovak, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Houston, TX.


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