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South Elgin Fire District takes delivery of a new Rosenbauer engine

Aug 16

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 14 Comments

This from Zach Cox:

I took this picture Thursday night of South Elgin’s new engine

Rosenbauer American Commander fire engine

New unit for South Elgin Engine 22. 2014 Rosenbauer America Commander 1500/750. Zach Cox photo

Rosenbauer Truck #: 13737

Fire Truck Specifications:

Body: EXT Tank Cap: 750 Pump Model: CSU
Pump Mfr: Waterous Pump Cap: 1,500 Foam Cell: N/A
Engine: Cummins Engine Model: ISL9 HP: 450
Transmission: Allison 3000 EV Warning Lights: Whelen LED Generator: Harrison
Chassis: RBM Commander Pump Mount: Top Axles: Single

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South Elgin orders new engine

Mar 15

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | Comments off

A reader submitted the following information:

South Elgin Fire Protection District has ordered a new Rosenbauer engine. This is a similar spec to the Spartan/Crimson engine in South Elgin's fleet. The new engine will replace the current Pierce Lance used as Engine 22. Alexis, Rosenbauer, and Spartan ERV submitted bids. South Elgin will phase out it's Seagrave H-cab that has been used as a reserve. South Elgin FPD expects to take delivery in a year.

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