Long Grove recently received this 2011 Ford F550/Alexis Type 6 wildland engine. Larry Shapiro photo
The Long Grove Fire Protection District is putting the final touches on their new Type-6 brush unit from Alexis. Brush 55 is on a Ford F550 chassis with an extended cab. It carries 300 gallons of water and has a 15-gallon foam tank. Long Grove added a CET-Tohatsu V82 high pressure portable pump at the rear of the unit which can produce 560 GPM at 50 PSI and 400 GPM at 150 PSI. The unit is awaiting the installation of radios, equipment mounting, and training for Long Grove personnel. The new Brush 55 will replace a 1992 Ford pickup with a skid-mount unit in the rear.
Brush 55 has a CET high-pressure portable pump at the rear which is capable of putting out 560-GPM at 50PSI. Larry Shapiro photo
Long Grove is replacing this unit with the new Ford/Alexis.
