From the Long Grove FPD:

After a sealed bid process, the Long Grove Fire Protection District has chosen to purchase a 2017 E-One Typhoon 2000 GPM rescue pumper

Some of the spec highlights are as follows:

• Typhoon X medium cab with ALS compartment and seating for 4 personnel
• 450-HP Cummins motor
• Allison transmission
• Jacobs brake
• 2000-GPM Hale QMAX pump
• 780-gallon water tank
• FoamPro foam system
• 50-gallon Class A foam tank
• Hose bed storage of :
  • 1000′ 5″
  • 600′ 3″
  • 200′ 2.5″
  • 200′ 1.75″
• 4-bottle SCBA cascade system with 2 filling positions
• 10KW hydraulic generator
• 120V scene lighting on both sides and rear
• Night Scan Light Tower with Whelen Pioneer light heads

This unit will be replacing the KME rescue pumper (Squad 55) which will be traded into Fire Service, Inc as part of the purchase.

Tags: Long Grove Fire Department, Long Grove Fire Protection District, new engine for Long Grove

The Long Grove FPD has placed an order with E-ONE for a Typhoon rescue pumper to be delivered in 2017 to replace Squad 55.

Tags: Long Grove Fire Department, Long Grove Fire Protection District, new engine for Long Grove