Mechanicsville (MD) VFD Takes Delivery of New Pierce Pumper

Source: Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department.

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department made the following Facebook post Friday, June 7:

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to announce the delivery of its new Pierce pumper, Engine 22, on Tuesday, June 4 by Atlantic Emergency Solutions .

The equipment mounting has begun and will be a collaborative effort between the department’s in-house team and First Due Apparatus Solutions, followed by driver training before being placed in service.

Engine 22 is poised to serve the community for the next 20 years.

Specifications

CHASSISEnforcer™
BODYPumper
ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT9′ 4″
ENGINECummins X12
HORSEPOWER500 hp
FRONT SUSPENSIONLeaf
REAR SUSPENSIONSpring
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHard Wired
PUMPHale Midship
PUMP GPM1250 gpm
TANKWater
TANK SIZE750 gallons

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