Engine 41
Engine 41 is a 2005 Pierce Enforcer custom cab. This unit was built by Pierce Manufacturing at the Appleton Wisconsin Plant and has seating for 6. It is powered by a 400 hp Cummins ISM engine and Allison Automatic Transmission. It is equiped with a midship 1500 GPM Waterous single stage pump and a 1,000 Gallon poly water tank with two 30 gallon Class A & B foam tanks recessed inside. These foam tanks feed the on board Hercules Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) allowing us to utilize foam, air,and water to extinguish fires. When CAFS is used, the water needed to extinguish a fire, is cut by more than half. It has (2) 200' 1 1/2" and (1) 200' 2 1/2" preconnected lines which can be used with water alone, water and foam, or CAFS. It also carries 1000' of large diameter hose (LDH) which is utilized to make hydrant connections and supply water to the fire. Engine 41 is also equiped with a 10 KW hydraulic generator, retractible cord reel, and an Akron remote controlled deluge monitor.
Engine 41 responds to structure fires, fire alarms, carbon monoxide calls, vehicle fires, and medical calls when needed. This unit is equiped with self contained breathing apparatus, electric positive pressure fan, an array of firefighting tools, and a Scott thermal imaging camera. All St. Stephens apparatus carries a compliment of medical equipment including fully stocked medical bag, oxygen, automated external defibrilator (AED), suction unit, spinal bag, and backboard.
Engine 41 In Action
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