Berlin (CT) VFD Holds Push-In for New Pierce Rescue-Pumper

Source: Pierce Manufacturing.
Source: Pierce Manufacturing.

With a bit of a push from members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department (and a little assistance from modern diesel technology), the department announced its new engine is in service, according to a Facebook post.

Engine 8 is a 1,500-gallons-per-minute Pierce heavy duty rescue-pumper built with the growing community in mind, the department said.

A huge thanks is in order for the build committee, TOBFD administration, TOB Mayor and Town Council, the TOB Fleet Maintenance Facility, and to the fire department members for their hard work putting this project together.

Specifications

CHASSISVelocity®
BODYHeavy-Duty Rescue Pumper
ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT10′ 6″
ENGINEPACCAR MX-13
HORSEPOWER510 hp
FRONT SUSPENSIONTAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
REAR SUSPENSIONSpring
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCommand Zone™
PUMPWaterous Midship
PUMP GPM1500 gpm
TANKWater
TANK SIZE750 gallons

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