Engines 5501 & 5502

5501 & 5502 are Type 1 Engines.
These twin vehicles were designed and built at the same time to minimize the amount of training required for fire fighters.

Mechanical

  • 1998 W.S. Darley custom pumper
  • 1871-series HME chassis
  • 450 HP Cummins diesel engine
  • 6-speed Allison automatic transmission
  • electromagnetic driveline retarder
  • all-wheel drive
  • anti-lock brakes
  • hot-shift PTO (power take off)
  • instant deployment chains
Fire Attack
  • Compressed-air foam system (CAFS)
  • PTO-driven 1250 gpm Darley single-stage water pump
  • 200 CFM PTO-driven air compressor
  • 1,200 gallon water tank
  • 30 gallon Class-A foam tank
  • 2,000 feet of 3" supply line
  • (2) 1-3/4" preconnected attack lines
  • (2) 2-1/2" preconnected attack lines
  • 1,000 gpm deck gun
  • 2,400 gallon portable pond
Additional Equipment
  • 4 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) units
  • 4 spare SCBA bottles
  • ladder complement
  • wildfire tools
  • extinguishers
  • 5KW generator
  • rotary saw
  • entry and overhaul tools
  • initial response EMS equipment