Unit 24 undergoing annual certification testing
Union Bay Fire Rescue Unit 24 is a 1990 Ford C8000 / Anderson pumper. Although there is a lot of life left in this truck, this is the last year that Unit 24 can be certified as it will be 25 years old – the oldest that a fire engine can be certified and underwritten for fire protection service.
The certification requires a Fire Underwriters Survey test or an NFPA 1911 compliant “In‐Service” test. An NFPA 1911 compliant “In‐Service” test consists of 20 minutes on volume and 10 minutes on pressure. A Fire Underwriters Survey test will consist of 1 hour on volume and 30 minutes on pressure.
Besides needing a new fire truck, Union Bay also needs a modern fire hall that is up to current specifications, and can fit new, larger fire trucks.
And now you know…
- Ford C-8000 Chassis
- Seating for 6
- Caterpillar 3208 Diesel Engine
- 5 Speed Manual with 2 Speed Rear Transmission
- 1000 GPM Side-Mount Pump
- 750 Gallon Tank
- FoamPro System Foam System