Another new unit is getting ready to be put into service at Niles Station 2. Last week we posted the new Engine 2 for Niles as submitted by Karl Klotz.

Now we have photos from Larry Shapiro of the new Ambulance 2 for Niles along with some additional information.

  • The current unit assigned to Ambulance 2 (2008 IHC 4300/2009 Medtec Type I) has already been renumbered as Ambulance 3, where it will be assigned.
  • The current Ambulance 3 will become a reserve piece
  • The current Ambulance 3R will reportedly be disposed of
Niles Fire Department

New unit for Niles Ambulance 2 is a 2013 Medtec Type I on a 2012 IHC 4300 chassis. This was one of the final units to be produced at the Medtec facility in Bradenton, FL before it closed. Larry Shapiro photo

Medtec production plate for ambulance

Medtec shop order #26175.

Medtec production plate for ambulance

Production information for the new ambulance.

Niles Fire Department

Another view of the new Ambulance 2 in Niles showing the rear LED lighting and chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo

Niles is finalizing specs for another new engine to be purchased for Engine 3.

When the new Engine 2 goes into service:

  • the current Engine 2 will move to Engine 3
  • the current Engine 3 will become a reserve piece
  • the current Engine 3R is being disposed of

A correction on the specs for Engine 2 from the previous post:

  • there are two 25-gallon foam tanks, A & B
fire engine pump certification tag

tag for Engine 2’s pump

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Rear view of the new unit for Niles Engine 2. 2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC with 1,500-GPM pump, 500 gallons of water and two 25-gallon foam tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce Manufacturing law tag

Engine 2 law tag

 

Niles is finalizing specs for a tower ladder for Truck 2. When the new unit is in service:

  • the current Truck 2 will become a reserve piece
  • Quint 2, the 75′ Pierce Arrow that was formerly owned by the North Maine FPD will reportedly be disposed of