This from Chief Mike Whalen:
Limestone Township Fire Protection District LMTV
The Limestone Township Fire Protection District recently received a military LMTV (Light Medium Tactical Vehicle) through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Federal Excess Property Program. Through the assistance of many local people and businesses, the vehicle has been updated to use for Brush and Wildland Firefighting, Flood Rescue and Evacuation, Severe Weather Response, and Search and Rescue Operations.
The LMTV features include:
- All wheel drive and a central tire inflation system
- 300-gallon tank and a 3,000 psi 10 GPM high pressure pump
- 11,000 lb front and rear winch
- Seating for 3 personnel
- High intensity LED lighting for nighttime operations
- Canopy for flood and severe weather operations
The vehicle was placed into service this week and will be available for Mutual Aid and Special Call responses.
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