Deputy Chief Drew Smith from The Prospect Heights FPD submitted the folowing information.
Prospect Heights’ Engine 39 has been delivered to the refurb shop at Alexis Fire Equipment. Alexis, the original builder of Engine 39, will perform the following work:
- Repair all body damage and corrosion. Replace lower rub rail. Repaint required areas.
- Remove all worn interior plastic finishes and replace with brushed aluminum. Also reupholster all seats and cover motor dog house with brushed aluminum.
- Install 6500-watt generator and two 750-watt telescoping lights (these will replace 2 12-V telescoping lights)
- Install a Federal 2QB siren that was originally on the former 1984 E-ONE Squad 9. The existing electronic 2QB will remain.
- Reconfigure the rear of the apparatus to install a hose tray for 2 ½” hose bed. This will locate the main lead-out bed to be accessible at chest height when standing on the ground. Both Engine 9 and Squad 9 have this feature. The main upper hose bed will only store LDH.
- Perform assorted repairs to the pump and valves.
It is expected that Engine 39 will return for service by July 4th.
Engine 39 being refurbished at Alexis Fire Equipment. Prospect Heights photo
Work being performed at the rear of Engine 39. Prospect Heights photo
