My Work Truck

[40thGT]

I'm the daytime chauffeur at my fire department. Here is my rig:

2006 Spartan Pumper
6 cylinder turbo diesel engine
750 gallon water tank
2000 GPM pump
0-57 MPH (speed governer) in about 19 seconds.

[ModularMike]

They put a speed governor on those things? Why?!

[PaxtonShelby]

What kind of mpg does she pull?

...or maybe that should be gpm...

[03 OW SVT]

Motor under the cab in those things?

I can only imagine what it cost new.

[Tony71502]

Motor under the cab in those things?

I can only imagine what it cost new.

A couple of those tax dollars outta your paycheck.

[Silverhatch]

A couple of those tax dollars outta your paycheck.

Not sure about Leetsdale, but most FD have bingos, etc., to pay for trucks, maintenance.....No tax dollars.

[somethingclever]

How much pressure does that pump put out?


Hard to believe it can flow 2000GPM..what size hose?


750gal would be emptied in 22.5 seconds

[03 OW SVT]

A couple of those tax dollars outta your paycheck.

Not out of my paycheck, I'm on Welfare! J/K

Saw this on a t-shirt once "I work hard so people on Welfare don't have too" Best saying ever!

[40thGT]

They put a speed governor on those things? Why?!

Trust me, 57 MPH is plenty fast in a truck that big and heavy

[40thGT]

What kind of mpg does she pull?

...or maybe that should be gpm...

I don't have a clue Ron. Most of the fuel is used running the pump at 1200 RPMs and not really from driving it.

[40thGT]

How much pressure does that pump put out?


Hard to believe it can flow 2000GPM..what size hose?


750gal would be emptied in 22.5 seconds

We have inch 3/4 pre-connects, two 2 1/2 inch attack lines and a deck gun. The 750 gallons doesnt last long at all without a hydrant

[40thGT]

Motor under the cab in those things?

I can only imagine what it cost new.

Yeah the motor is in the middle of the cab. I think this one was around 330k brand new (we ordered it new in 2006 but it took two years to build and customize) that price tag is relatively cheap compared to other engines and ladder trucks that can easily go over 1 million. But with fundraisers and government grants, I think the tax payers hardly payed for any of it. And if they did, fire protection is tax money well spent if you ask me.

[Ares]

You guys run MSA SCBA's? If I'm thinking correctly we see your Chief from time to time drop off equipment for repair/service.

[40thGT]

You guys run MSA SCBA's? If I'm thinking correctly we see your Chief from time to time drop off equipment for repair/service.

Yes. MSA all the way. I think we are actually in the process of getting about 18 new packs.

[MinGry03]

Nice engine you guys have there. I am a firefighter over in Munhall VFC # 1. We have a 97 Smeal HME 55' quintessential with a 1250 GPM Waterous pump with a 750 Gallon tank. I will agree that the water does not last long when not attached to a water source. We also have a 2001 Ford F-350 that is used as a Squad and a 1988 E-350 that we just refurbished and put on the road as a firefighter rehab unit. Here is a few pictures...







We have also been MSA for many years and we just ordered 8 new packs to replace the old ones in our engine. We also added a MSA rescue belt to each pack for emergency egress.

[40thGT]

Nice engine you guys have there. I am a firefighter over in Munhall VFC # 1. We have a 97 Smeal HME 55' quintessential with a 1250 GPM Waterous pump with a 750 Gallon tank. I will agree that the water does not last long when not attached to a water source. We also have a 2001 Ford F-350 that is used as a Squad and a 1988 E-350 that we just refurbished and put on the road as a firefighter rehab unit. Here is a few pictures...







We have also been MSA for many years and we just ordered 8 new packs to replace the old ones in our engine. We also added a MSA rescue belt to each pack for emergency egress.

I like that engine. I remember seeing your squad everyday when I was going to the fire academy. I forget the name of the kid that was in my class though. Last year we bought a 94 Seagrave Telesqrt with a 55 foot ladder. Its good for some of the small curvy roads that our engine one can't get to.

[Tony71502]

What are they doing in that first pic? Rescuing a kitty?

[MinGry03]

What are they doing in that first pic? Rescuing a kitty?

No...We were wrapping up after a fire. A kitty would have been easier.

[Tony71502]

No...We were wrapping up after a fire. A kitty would have been easier.

I figured.

[Terminated]

I'd much rather donate taxes toward Fire Fighters doing their job well and safely than putting money on the Access card for trash to buy beer with!