Photo of the Day: August 17, 2021

Marion—Statesville (NC) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax-XS 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; Harrison MCR 10-kW generator. Dealer: Chip Duncan, Anchor-Richey EVS, Taylorsville, NC.

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