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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#1 by Big Moe on October 25, 2019 - 1:32 AM
I wouldn’t want to be on duty on hose testing day, that’s for sure. The day we got rid of al our 3″ hose was one of the best days of my career. Otherwise it looks pretty cool. PHFD rigs are always unique and interesting.
#2 by Rusty on October 24, 2019 - 9:05 PM
In regards to the stainless of course it is lighter because the Stainless that is being used is 14 gauge which is super thin and huck bolted together w/ Aluminum Roll-Up doors. Most Aluminum builders are building 3/16” Aluminum or 7 gauge thickness which is much thicker and welded. Not all Stainless Trucks are built the same! Some are very thin material some are 10 gauge or thicker w/ heavy duty Stainless sub structure and heavy duty Stainless Pans doors. Most stainless bodies should be about 2500 lbs heavier than a 3/16 inch aluminum body.
#3 by Mike C on October 24, 2019 - 5:03 PM
Love the HiVis FireTech lighting! Hope they opted for the HiViz headlights too!
#4 by Mike C on October 24, 2019 - 5:02 PM
Glad they opted for the stainless but I’m not so sure I agree that the stainless is lighter than the aluminum.
#5 by Michael m on October 24, 2019 - 4:53 PM
Which one will this replace Engine 9 or 39? My guess is 39.