Sierra Madre Fire Dept places into service new Pierce Triple
Photo by Tim Macias.New Sierra Madre FD Engine 41 2021 Pierce Enforcer.
Photo by Tim Macias.Fire Chief Bartlett delivering a few remarks.
Photo by Tim Macias.A Representative from the Office of California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino presents Chief Bartlett a certificate congratulating the department on placing into service the new engine.
Photo by Tim Macias.The new Pierce Fire Engine receiving a wet down bath.
Photo by Tim Macias.Past & Present members of the Sierra Madre Fire Dept pushing the new engine into the station.
Photo by Tim Macias.Sierra Madre Fire Chief Bartlett wiping off the department's new engine.
Engine 41, A 1999 Emergency One Cyclone pumper which will be decomissioned.
Sierra Madre CA. A on a Sunny and slightly warm but rather pleasant early March Saturday morning, Sierra Madre Fire Chief Brent Bartlett accompanied by Members of the Sierra Madre Fire Dept were joined by the citizens of Sierra Madre and its elected representatives to witness the wet down and traditional pushing of the department’s new 2021 Pierce Enforcer Fire Engine.
The engine was financed in part thanks to a large donation from an anonymous community donor. Totaling $100,000 The new Pierce Type 1 Fire engine which comes on a Pierce enforcer cab, Fire Chief Bartlett thanked the Mayor and City Council and community for its continued support of the Fire Department and invited both past and present Sierra Madre Fire Personnel to assist with the pushing in of the new engine.
Specifications include, TAK 4 Asle front suspension rated at 19,500LBS, Rear Suspension Meritor Axle rated at 27,000LBS, 505 Horsepower Detroit diesel engine, Allison 5th general 4000 EVS Transmission, Hale QMak single stage pump with a 500 gallon water tank and 30 gallon class A foam tank.
The department’s current 1999 Emergency One Pumper will be placed out of service and sent to auction the current frontline KME Engine will go into reserve status.
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