Apparatus - Mulmur, Ontario, Custom Tanker

The Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department in Mulmur, Ontario, has taken delivery of a Midwest Fire custom tanker built on a Freightliner 108SD chassis.
April 7, 2020

The Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department in Mulmur, Ontario, has taken delivery of a Midwest Fire tanker built on a Freightliner 108SD chassis.

Notable features include:

  • 2 ½” Direct Tank Fill
  • 4” Storz Direct Tank Fill
  • Tank level gauges
  • (1) Rear stainless-steel Newton 10” swivel square dump valve with 36” telescoping chute
  • ZICO electric portable tank carrier and 3,000-gallon portable tank
  • Front and rear All-Poly construction, “sweep out” style compartments, including ROM anodized aluminum roll-up doors, 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
  • Rear view camera system
  • Six (6) Whelen LED scene/warning lights
  • NFPA compliant red and yellow chevron striping, white reflective striping, and custom lettering
  • Full width and length hose bed
  • Two (2) 2 ½”x10’ PVC flexible hard suction hose and carriers
  • Kussmaul air and battery conditioner w/auto eject
  • On-spot tire chains
  • Air horns

Apparatus Type: Tanker
Engine: Cummins LP (400-hp)
Transmission: Allison 3000EVS
Tank: 3,000 gallons
Pump: Hale HP 300X
Chasis Manufacturer: Freightliner Trucks

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