The Antioch Fire Department and First Fire District are expecting delivery of their new engine from US Tanker by Christmas. The current status of the unit from US Tanker is:
pump has been mounted, body has been mounted, tank next, final body/electrical assembly getting underway
Here is a set of construction photos from the US Tanker web site showing the progression of the new engine.
The pump house assembly frame. US Tanker photo
The body compartments for the driver's side of the engine. US Tanker photo
The Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis as delivered to US Tanker. US Tanker photo
The body assembled with door installation in progress. US Tanker photo
The pump module with the pump assembly and control panel. US Tanker photo
Pump module mounted to the chassis with slide-out trays for the pre-connects. US Tanker photo
