Engine 43
Engine 43 is a 1998 Pierce pumper/tanker built on a Freightliner FL80 commercial chasis. This unit was built by Pierce Manufacturing at the Bradenton Florida Plant and has seating for 2. It is powered by a 325 hp Cummins engine and Allison Automatic Transmission. It is equiped with a midship 1250 GPM Waterous single stage pump and a 1,250 Gallon poly water tank. It has (2) 200' 1 1/2" and (1) 200' 2 1/2" pre-connected lines and it carries 1000' of 5" large diameter hose (LDH) which is utilized to make hydrant connections and supply water to the fire.
Engine 43 responds to structure fires, woods fires, vehicle fires, and mutual aid calls when tankers are needed by other departments. This unit is equiped with self contained breathing apparatus, positive pressure fan, booster line reel, Apollo high rise deck gun, and an array of firefighting tools. It is also equiped with a rear mounted newton quick dump for water shuttle operations. 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.
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