Engine 50

Vital Statistics

Year 2009
Make/Model Kenworth T370/Pierce Contender
Engine/Fuel Paccar
Purpose(s) Fire Suppression//Salvage & Overhaul
Specialized Equipment 1500W tower lights & Generator
Notes Engine 50 is RMES's first due pumper. It carries 1000gallons of water, 30 gallons of Class A foam and can pump it at 1050 gallons per minute. Like Engine 50 Alpha, the truck has several hundred feet of hose in many sizes, from 38mm (1 1/2 inch) to 125mm (5 inch), to do every job from hand line attack to supplying other fire apparatus. It carries all the ladders, tools, and equipment necessary to fight a fire inside or outside of a building as well.
The truck also carries hydraulic rescue tools and can perform minor extrication at motor vehicle collisions. This truck is unique to the department as it has an enclosed pump panel which means that the operator never has to be out in the elements when operating the truck.


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