Apparatus - Delivery: Polk County, OR, Pumper/Tankers

The Southwestern Polk County Rural Fire Department in Sheridan, OR, has taken delivery of four 2,000-gallon Midwest Fire side-mount pumper/tankers.
Dec. 31, 2020
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The Southwestern Polk County Rural Fire Department in Sheridan, OR, has taken delivery of four Midwest Fire side-mount pumper/tankers mounted on Freightliner M2 112 chassis.

The rigs are all powered by a Cummins L9 (450-hp) engine and Allison 3000EVS transmission with 2,000-gallon APR Polypropylene water tanks and a Hale RSD PTO-driven pump (1,250-gpm).

  • Other notable features include:
  • 2.5” Rear Direct Tank Fill
  • Innovative Controls Water Level Gauges
  •  Stainless Steel Newton 10” Square Rear Dump Valves with 18” Telescoping Chute
  • All-Poly® Tank and Body Construction, “Sweep Out” Style Compartments, Roll Up Doors, Door Activated
  • SCBA Bottle Holders in the Body
  • Zico Folding Access Hose Bed Ladder
  • NFPA Compliant LED Lighted Folding Steps and Grab Rails
  • NFPA Compliant LED DOT Lighting
  • NFPA Compliant Whelen LED Warning Light Package & Siren/Speaker
  • NFPA Compliant Red and Yellow Chevron Striping, White Reflective Striping, and Customer Lettering
  • LED Lighting, Vents, and Turtle Tile Dry Floor Decking
  • Rear View Camera System Including
  • Six (6) Whelen Combination Scene/Flasher Lights
  • Q2B Siren
  • Ground Lighting
  • Whelen Telescoping Lights
  • Night Scan Light Tower
  • Smart Foam System with 20 Gallon Tank
  • Pump House Heater, Heat Pan, and Shield
  • Full Width and Length Hose Bed, Pre-connected Hose Cross-lays
  • Two (2) 6”x10’ PVC Flexible Hard Suction Hose and Carrier
  • In Tank Ladder, Suction, and Pike Pole Storage
  • Kussmaul Auto Charge 1000 PLC Battery Conditioner w/ Auto Eject
  • Extended Front Bumper with Hose Well
  • Chassis SCBA Seating

Apparatus Type: Pumper/Tanker
Engine: Cummins L9 (450-hp)
Transmission: Allison 3000EVS
Tank: 2,000 gallons
Pump: Hale RSD PTO-driven pump (1,250-gpm)
Chasis Manufacturer: Freightliner Trucks

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