Engine 43
Engine 43 is a 1986 FMC Roughneck with a 1000 GPM
single stage FMC "Ram" pump and a 750 gallon tank.
It is powered by a Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine with an
Allison automatic transmission. There is 1600' of five inch
and 500' of three inch supply line. There is a total of seven
pre-connected hand lines and a pre-piped Task Force deck
gun. An 8000 watt Isuzu generator power 4-5oo watt
quart lights mounted in the jump seat area.
The open style cab allows seating for five firefighters.
There is a Compaq Presario Laptop mounted in the cab
to allow access to either the driver or officer. The computer
is equipped with street atlas programming with full GPS
capabilities. A wireless network setup through the station
allows the transfer of various reports from the apparatus to
the main computer system in the station.
This unit was purchased new in 1986 and runs first due on accidents and still alarms.