From the Alexis Fire Equipment website:
1800-GALLON TANKER #2338
FOX RIVER & COUNTRYSIDE FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT – ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS
YEAR: 2019
MAKE: Alexis Fire Equipment
MODEL: Tanker
CHASSIS: HME 1871w MFD Chassis
PUMP SIZE: 1500
TANK SIZE: 1800
FEATURE: Electric Ladder Rack
Alexis Fire Equipment photo
Alexis Fire Equipment photo
Alexis Fire Equipment photo
thanks Al
#1 by Mike C on December 30, 2019 - 6:47 AM
I wonder if the crew on Fox River will have a preference between the Spartan and HME chassis.
#2 by Zach on December 28, 2019 - 6:58 PM
This was a demo from Alexis. If memory serves me right, Engine 1811 was also a Spartan demo for a few years and later finished by Alexis with the pump and body.
#3 by FFPM571 on December 28, 2019 - 5:24 PM
At least it matches St.Charles so when the do finally take them over they just have to change the name on the door
#4 by Mike on December 28, 2019 - 4:57 PM
I think this is going run as a regular engine so they’re not depending on a tender as much also. This does seem well laid out. And as everyone else says with them having financial problems they seem to always have money for apparatus
#5 by harry on December 28, 2019 - 2:03 PM
it is likely a demo because demos usually don’t have a federal q and consindering this is a tanker I cant imagine it will run a lot I like hme
#6 by Michael m on December 28, 2019 - 11:26 AM
I am surprised given their financial situation they were able to afford it.
My guess is this will replace the IHC that they sold. Maybe they have a deal with Alexis that allows them to lease these rigs. They have bought a new engine, two new Ambulances and a new pumper tanker in the last two to three years. I wonder if this will be at Station 1 or 2?
#7 by Zach on December 28, 2019 - 10:52 AM
Fox River has some nice scene lighting on this rig! Fire Tech is the best!
#8 by Mike C on December 28, 2019 - 10:36 AM
Beautiful rig! I can’t say I’ve seen many pump panels with a layout like this. HME makes a nice chassis!
Was this a demo or spec rig?
A Federal Q would be a nice touch but given FRFR’s financial situation, the electric siren will be sufficient.