Engine 1710 -
1999 Pierce Quantum #ED-076
1250 GPM/500 Water
Engine 1710 is a
1999 Pierce Quantum that is powered by a Detroit Diesel Series 60 motor
rated at 350 horsepower and an Allison HD-4060PR automatic transmission
with a retarder. The firefighting package consists of a single-stage
Waterous pump rated at 1250 GPM supplied by a 500 gallon booster tank.
There is a 100-foot pre-connected handline in the front bumper
extension, two pre-connects above the transverse compartment and a
booster reel with 260-feet of 1-inch hose. The hosebed carries 1000-feet
of 5-inch supply hose, 1000-feet of 3-inch and a deadlay of 600-feet of
1-3/4 inch hose. In addition to a standard complement of engine company
tools and equipment, a Hurst tool with spreaders and cutters are also on
board. Ground ladders are carried in a hydraulic ladder rack and include
a 30-foot extension ladder a 14-foot roof ladder. An 8 kW diesel
generator provides 110-volt power for the quartz lights and other
electric items. Like all Mehlville engine companies, 1710 carries basic
life support emergency medical equipment including an automatic external
defibrillator.
For more information on this or any of the Mehlville
F.P.D. units, contact the Apparatus Committee
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