Apparatus - Palm Bay, FL, Brush Truck

Palm Bay, FL, Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a brand new aluminum flatbed brush truck from Midwest Fire built on a rugged Ford F-550 chassis.
July 1, 2020

Palm Bay, FL, Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a brand new aluminum flatbed brush truck from Midwest Fire built on a rugged Ford F-550 chassis.

Notable features include:

  • 2.5” Tank to Pump
  • 2.5” Suction
  • 1” Tank Fill
  • 1.5” Rear Discharge
  • 1” Rear Discharge
  • Hannay Hose Reel, 150’ Reel Lite Hose
  • Trident Foam System with 12 Gallon Foam Cell
  • Tank Level Gauges at the Pump and in the Cab
  • “Sweep Out” Style Compartments
  • Door Activated LED Lighting, Vents, and Floor Dry Decking
  • NFPA Compliant LED Lighted Folding Steps and Grab Rails
  • NFPA Compliant LED DOT Lighting
  • NFPA Compliant Whelen LED Warning Light Package & Siren/Speaker
  • Four (4) Whelen M6V2R Scene/Warning Lights
  • Pump Area Work Lights
  • NFPA Compliant Red and Yellow Chevron Striping, White Reflective Striping, and Customer Lettering
  • Dual Dunnage Baskets
  • Rear Receiver Hitch
  • Chassis Ground Lights
  • Engine Compartment Light

Apparatus Type: Brush/Wildfire Truck
Engine: Triton V-10
Transmission: Automatic
Tank: 400 gallons
Pump: Darley 2BE18V, 18HP Vanguard Pump
Chasis Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

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