New engine for the Lockport Township FPD (more)

From the Lockport Township FPD Facebook page:

Engine Committee Members @ Seagrave Fire Apparatus for a final inspection of our new Engine Company 2. Delivery anticipated within the next week or so.

Lockport Township FPD photo

Lockport Township FPD photo

thanks Ron

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10 Comments

#1 by Hunter on December 17, 2019 - 2:03 PM

Yes Martin you are correct. Ambulance 2 will be the same as 1,3,4,and 5.
#2 by Martin on December 17, 2019 - 1:08 PM

If ambulance 2 gets a new ambulance then that means the whole front line fleet is ford?
#3 by Mike C on December 16, 2019 - 8:37 PM

This engine should serve Lockport well for 20+ years. Maintain her well, and she well take good care of you.
#4 by Tim on December 16, 2019 - 7:48 PM

Aluminum rims are about 30 lbs lighter, stronger than steel rims and are better for the tires and brakes as they dissipate heat faster.

The red rims do look cool though and it is a no nonsense rig.
#5 by Michael m on December 16, 2019 - 7:12 PM

Which engine will this replace?
#6 by Mike Hellmuth on December 16, 2019 - 6:30 PM

Same color combo on our seagrave in bourbonnais except we have black wheels and chrome lug nuts. Nice looking Lockport seagrave!
#7 by Hunter on December 16, 2019 - 6:25 PM

New Ambulance 2 should be delivered soon as well.
#8 by Mike C on December 16, 2019 - 5:47 PM

Beautiful rig! I personally prefer the aluminum wheels. My department used to spec steel wheels. Unfortunately it seemed like the wheels were being replaced after about 10 years from corrosion. I’ve never had an aluminum wheel fail except from accidents (hitting curbs, holes, etc).
#9 by crabbymilton on December 16, 2019 - 3:29 PM

As old Frank Barron would say…Holy Crap.
That is a beautiful color combination. Plus proof that aluminum wheels aren’t needed to look great.
#10 by Big Moe on December 16, 2019 - 1:43 PM

Great looking engine. Love the low hose bed and portable ladders. Never was a fan of ladder arms. I am a little surprised they didn’t opt for the raised roof over the jump seats, like their current models have. Nice job Mike L