Apparatus - Eudora, Miss., Gets New Mini-Pumper/Rescue
Eudora Volunteer Fire Department, located in the unincorporated area in western DeSoto County, Miss., is proud to announce the delivery of Rescue 13, a 2015 Dodge 5500 Mini Pumper/Rescue by Deep South Fire Trucks, Inc.
Rescue 13 features a Hale Pump capable of 265 gpm. Its water capacity is a 300-gallon tank with a 10-gallon foam tank, integrated with a Scotty 4071 Mini "Around the Pump" foam porportioner system.
It features a Honda EU3000 portable generator, "Z" Strut System, RHYNO Windshield Cutter, SCBA's, vehicle extrication air bag lift systems, and hand tools. In addition, Rescue 13 has been outfitted with a new set of TNT Hydraulic Extrication Tools including: 1 - Accelerator, 6.5hp honda Gasoline Power Unit, two Tool Twin Power Unit, a 3-hp Gasoline Two Tool Alternating Power Unit; a 28-inch Spreader; a 7 3/8 inch C-Cutter; a Combo Tool (Cutter/Spereader); a 20-inch Ram; - a 40-inch Ram, and Two Sets of New Hoses.
The Eudora Community made these purchases possible through continued financial support of annual fire dues and donations.
"Our fire department is strong because our community has made us strong," said Chief Billy Lacey of the Eudora Fire Department.
Apparatus Type: Mini PumperModel: RamEngine: Cummins 6.7 Liter ISB Diesel EngineGenerator: Honda EU3000 portable generatorTransmission: Aisin 6 Speed AutomaticTank: 300-gallons with 10-gallon foam cellPump: Hale single-stage centrifugal 265-gpm pumpAerial: NAManufacturer: Deep South Fire TrucksChasis Manufacturer: Dodge Ram TrucksYear: 2015