Engine 1750 - 1993 Pierce Arrow #E-7756

1500 GPM/500 Water

Engine 1750 is a 1993 Pierce Arrow that is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V92TA motor rated at 350 horsepower and an Allison HTB-741 automatic transmission with a retarder. The firefighting package consists of a two-stage Waterous pump rated at 1500 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 100-feet of 1-3/4 inch hose for a skid load. 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 and 10-foot folding attic ladder. An 10kW diesel generator provides 110-volt power for the quartz lights and other electric items. Like all Mehlville engine companies, 1750 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