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Frankfort apparatus updates

This from Karl Klotz:

Frankfort FPD recently put into service an updated Rehab rig as well as a Dive Squad. Both rigs were former Matco Tool trucks with 18′ bodies.

Dive Squad 3: 2002 Freightliner MT45 w/ LDV body work (station 3)

Rehab 776: 1999 Freightliner MT45 w/ LDV body work (station 1)

Frankfort Fire Protection District Dive Squad 3 Freightliner MT45 Matco Tools

Frankfort Dive Squad 3 is a 2002 Freightliner MT45 with LDV body work. It was formerly a Matco Tool truck. Dive Squad 3 runs out of Frankfort Station 3. Karl Klotz photo

Frankfort Rehab 776, running out of Station 1, is a 1999 Freightliner MT45 with LDV body work. It is a former Matco Tool truck. Karl Klotz photo

Also, there has been some shuffling of ambulances with the addition of Ambulance 1.

Ambulance 1: 2010 Ford F450/Horton (station 1)

Ambulance 4 (Ford/Horton) was reassigned to Ambulance 2,

Ambulance 2’s rig is now running as Ambulance 4.

Ambulance 1’s former FL is now a reserve

Frankfort Fire Protection District Ambulance 1

Frankfort Ambulance 1 is a 2011 Horton Type I on a Ford F-450 chassis. Karl Klot photo

Tags: former Matco Tool trucks now serve the Frankfort FPD, Frankfort Fire Protection District, Karl Klotz, new ambulance for Frankfort FPD, new dive squad for Frankfort FPD, new rehab unit for Frankfort FPD

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4 Comments

#1 by TAK on September 25, 2012 - 5:04 PM

The great thing about converting a tool truck is that after removing the shelves, the underwall area is ready for something else. They already have wiring, insulation, ceiling lights, AC & heat, alarm, and the specialized interior is easy to reconfigure. The liftgate can be removed and sold for $800 – $1000. One drawback is that 99% of the tool trucks don’t have a driver side door. You can do a lot with the truck and a $5,000 budget.
#2 by Karl on August 28, 2012 - 1:39 PM

Keith, Brush 3 is still in service. Recently had some work done to it but it’s still up and running.

FF99PM….As far as cost, i’m not sure, but from what I gather, they did rather well for themselves with these rigs. All conversions and painting were done by local companies.
#3 by Keith Grzadziel on August 28, 2012 - 9:46 AM

Nice job! Creative use & sharp looking rigs! Does Frankfort still have Brush 3, the 1985 F-350/Interstate?
#4 by FF99PM on August 28, 2012 - 9:19 AM

I really like the new uses for the old Matco trucks. Plenty of space for all the teams’ gear. Any idea of the total cost to purchase and rehab? Thanks.