Photo of the Day: August 18, 2021

Marion—Manchester (CT) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank. Dealer: Alan Harris, Northeastern Fire Associates, Cheshire, CT.

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