New rescue engine for Sandwich FPD (more)

From the Marion Body Works Facebook page:

Recent Delivery link coming soon for Sandwich Community FPD, IL

Marion Body Works photo

thanks Ron

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7 Comments

#1 by Bill Post on June 1, 2020 - 3:46 PM

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a huge heavy rescue squad with pumping capabilities. It reminds me of Prospect Heights’ former Pierce rescue squad pumper which was named Squadzilla and it had that name painted on the rig for all to see. If they want to be clever they might name this rig Squadzilla the 2nd, or Son of Squadzilla.

I wonder if the rig is a little too large for some areas in their district. From some of the above comments it seems that it may replace an engine and a squad. Do they have something that is smaller for tight spaces? Do they provide first responder service? If so, this rig would seem too heavy depending on the frequency of such calls and some areas in their district.
#2 by Michael m on May 28, 2020 - 5:56 PM

Which engine will this replace? I am guessing it will also replace their squad.
#3 by CrabbyMilton on May 28, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Beautiful monster. Can almost smell the new paint from here.
#4 by Lee Hickman on May 28, 2020 - 4:51 AM

I especially like the rear ladder for safer access to that hosebed. That would be a terrible slip-and-fall!!
#5 by Michael m on May 27, 2020 - 7:38 PM

Nice looking engine! What a beast! They are a small department and I am sure they are thinking they might not always have the staff to staff a second rig.
#6 by Big Moe on May 27, 2020 - 3:01 PM

Wow…This is becoming a trend, especially out east where depts. may not be able to get a second rig out the door. They have everything they need and some more. Good luck and enjoy the ride.
#7 by Rich on May 27, 2020 - 1:59 PM

What a monster. What happened to Alex’s.