Engine 5503
Type 2 Engine*
5503 is a Type 2 Engine. Conversion to a fire truck was done by Arapahoe Truck in 1992.
Mechanical
1981 Mack DM800 chassis
250 HP Maxidyne diesel engine
5-speed Allison automatic transmission
electromagnetic driveline retarder
all-wheel drive
Fire Attack
Compressed-air foam system (CAFS)
PTO-driven 500 gpm Darley single-stage water pump
120 CFM PTO-driven air compressor
1,000 gallon water tank
20 gallon Class-A foam tank
800 feet of 3" supply line
(2) 1-3/4" preconnected attack lines
(1) 2-1/2" preconnected attack lines
500 gpm deck gun
2,000 gallon portable pond
Additional Equipment
4 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) units
4 spare SCBA bottles
ladder complement
wildfire tools
extinguishers
entry and overhaul tools
initial response EMS equipment
* NWCG Type 2 Firefighting Engines or “Pumpers” have at minimum: a 250 gallon per minute @ 150 psi pump capacity; 400+ gallon tank capacity; 1000 ft 2.5 inch hose; 500 ft 1.5 inch hose; and can carry 3 personnel.