Fire Apparatus of the Day: Oct. 27, 2023

CustomFIRE—Back Swamp Fire Department Richlands, NC, rescue. Kenworth T480 cab and chassis; Paccar PX-9 380-hp engine; 21-foot walk-around rescue body; Will-Burt Night Scan NS 6-20VRT 900 WHL light tower; Onan Protec 40-kW generator; top body storage pods; 6,000-psi cascade system; Space Saver containment system; pull-out tool boards and compartment trays. Dealer: Jim Bona, CustomFIRE, Osceola, WI.

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