Engine 1R from North Maine has been at Alexis being refurbished for several weeks. When it returns, it will become the frontline engine. Some of the updates being done include adding air-conditioning, adding high-side compartments to the officer’s side, updating the lighting and adding an extended front bumper with a front intake and hose storage.
The extended chrome front bumper being added. North Maine photo
The front of Engine 1 before the new bumper extension. North Maine photo
The new high-side compartments being added to the officer's side of the rig. North Maine photo
An earlier view of the officer's side with the low-side compartments and ladder storage. North Maine photo
The new front bumper. (Prospect Heights Engine 39 seen in the background has been completed) North Maine photo
The front bumper has a front intake, hose trough for large diameter hose, embedded air horns and a bell. North Maine photo
New LED lighting on the roof. North Maine photo
A roof top air conditioner will be installed as it was originally purchased without air conditioning. North Maine photo
Thanks to NMFD District Chief Mike Fox for the information and photos.
