Engine 3-2

Specifications

2009 Pierce Manufacturing, Bradenton, FL
"Contender" 6 person cab
Sold by Fire & Safety Services Ltd., Piscataway, NJ
Aluminum Cab, Stainless Steel Body with roll-up doors
Gross Vehicle Weight approx. 42,000 lb.
Overall Height 10'
172" Wheelbase, overall length 29' 5"
Cummins ISM 425 HP diesel engine with Jacobs Brake
Allison 6 speed Gen IV 3000 EVS P automatic transmission
Waterous 1250 GPM single stage pump
Hercules Compressed Air Foam System
750 Gallon poly water tank, 20 Gallon foam tank (Class A)
Kaussmaul electrical load manager
Cab climate control
Ground ladders: 1- 24', 1- 14', 1- 10' enclosed in body
1200' 5" hose, 350' 3" hose
2 200' 1-3/4" preconnects, 1 150' 1-3/4" bumper mount line and 150' 1" booster line all with CAFS capability
200' preconnected 2-1/2" line from rear
Velvac Remote control, heated mirrors
All LED exterior lighting, Federal EQ2B electronic siren
All Wheel Drive
Backstop Safety System
4 point hitch receivers and 5000 lb. electric winch
TOTAL COST $385,000

The new 3-2 with next to the old 3-2 at the station in 2009

New Engine 3-2 is "pushed" into the station for it's official housing as it is placed in service.

This traditional event dates back to when horse drawn apparatus had to be pushed into fire stations after the horses were disconnected.