Basic specifications and drawings for the new engine for Prospect Heights:

• Spartan Metro Star chassis
• Cummins L9 450HP motor with Allison transmission
• Front GAWR 21,500 and rear GAWR 32,500
• Waterous 1500-GPM single-stage pump with pressure governor
• 750-gallon water tank
• Around-the-pump foam system with 60-gallon tank
• No light tower or generator – all Fire Tec LED scene lights
• All stainless steel body (lighter and cheaper than aluminum per Alexis)
• Clean cab design – no SCBA seats. All SCBA and PPE stored in compartment immediately behind cab
• Only in-cab storage is EMS gear
• Front bumper mounted master stream, preconnect and extrication tools
• Main hose bed to carry 2,000 feet X 5-inch
• Pullout hose bed to carry 800 feet X 3-inch

Chassis delivery in February

Final delivery in late spring/early summer (more accurate date once chassis arrived)

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