What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?A fire engine also called a pumper is mainly used to pump water on a fire. It carries ground ladders and other tools that firefighters use in battling fire. Engine 70, Engine 71, and Engine 72 are all fire engines.
A truck, also known as a ladder truck, is also capable of pumping water on a fire but has a large mounted ladder on top of it. Truck 70 has a 105 foot straight ladder or "stick". Truck 70 is used for pumping water, ventilating roofs, victim rescues, and much more. It also carries a full compliment of tools, ground ladders and medical equipment.
Interesting Facts:
You may find it interesting that our front line engines have been outfitted with automatic chains that move down and spin under the rear tires for traction at the flip of a switch. This is ideal for Logan winters where we typically receive a large portion of the "Greatest Snow on Earth".
Also you will notice that our engines have "Paramedic" written on the side. This is because each of our engines respond to medical calls and carries the appropriate medical equipment to provide ALS (Advanced Life Support) care. This is just one more detail that makes Logan's emergency response system one of the best. To find out more about engines responding to medical calls visit the FAQ page.
Check out our truck and pumpers below, and as always, we invite you to stop by the station and see them in person.
Truck 70
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model |
Pierce Arrow EX |
Year: |
2008 |
Motor: |
515 hp Detroit series 60 Diesel |
Pump: |
2000 gpm, single stage |
Water tank: |
500 gallons |
Seating: |
6 seats with 5 SCBA's |
Truck 70 is equipped with a 105' aerial ladder stick. It can supply 1250 gpm from it's tip mounted adjustable nozzle. Truck 70 has Task Force suspension and turns much sharper than is usual for a truck this size.
During group tours you will be able to see and learn more about Truck 70.
Engine 70
SPECIFICATIONS:
Year: |
2017 |
Make: |
Rosenbauer Commander |
Motor: |
Cummins |
Transmission: |
Allison |
Pump: |
2000 gpm Waterous |
Water tank: |
750 gallons onboard |
Foam: |
30 gallon reservoir of class A foam |
Seating: |
Seats six with five built in SCBA's |
Engine 70 is a 2017 Rosenbauer Commander 4000 Series pumper with a Cummins ISX15L, 565 horsepower engine and mid ship pump panel. It has a single rear axle and over steer so that it can turn in a relatively small area when compared to it's size. It is the largest pumper in the fleet and is stationed downtown.
Engine 70 is equipped with extrication equipment ("Jaws of Life"). It also has a MDC (Mobile Data Computer) which gives us information such as address information. These computers have maps that can be queried to find specific addresses. Engine 70 is also equipped with medical equipment for response to medical emergencies and is also outfitted with a thermal imaging camera.
During group tours you will be able to see and learn more about Engine 70.
Engine 71
SPECIFICATIONS:
Year: |
2003 |
Make: |
Pierce Dash Pumper |
Motor: |
500 hp Detroit |
Transmission: |
Allison with hydraulic retarder system |
Pump: |
2000 gpm single stage |
Water tank: |
750 gallons onboard |
Foam: |
Injected Class A and B foams with a 40 gal reservoir of Class A |
Seating: |
6 seats with 5 built in SCBA's |
Engine 71 is a 46,500 GVW pumper with Tak 4 independent front suspension, Insta-chain system for Logan winters, 911 seats, top mount pump panel, power ladder rack, extended front bumper with pre-connects, fully integrated electrical system, PSE/Whelen - LED/strobe/halogen warning light system, Harrison 20k hydraulic generator system, 1000 watt scene lights, Grover air horns, Federal Q2B siren, Fire Com intercom system, ALS medical equipment suite and wildland equipment suite.
Engine 71 will also be outfitted with extrication equipment, has large diameter hose (LDH) discharges, and has a PTO driven generator to supply power to scene lights and electrical equipment. Engine 71 is equipped with medical equipment for responding with the ambulance to medical emergencies and a Thermal Imager.
During group tours you will be able to see and learn more about Engine 71.
Engine 72
SPECIFICATIONS:
Year: |
2006 |
Make: |
Pierce Dash Pumper |
Motor: |
515 hp Detroit |
Transmission: |
Allison with hydraulic retarder system |
Pump: |
2000 gpm single stage |
Water tank: |
750 gallons onboard |
Foam: |
Injected Class A and B foams with a 40 gal reservoir of Class A |
Seating: |
6 seats with 5 built in SCBA's |
Engine 72 is a 46,500 GVW pumper with Tak 4 independent front suspension, Insta-chain system for Logan winters, 911 seats, top mount pump panel, power ladder rack, extended front bumper with pre-connects, fully integrated electrical system, PSE/Whelen - LED/strobe/halogen warning light system, Harrison 20k hydraulic generator system, 1000 watt scene lights, Grover air horns, Federal Q2B siren, Fire Com intercom system, ALS medical equipment suite and wildland equipment suite.
Engine 72 has beeen outfitted with extrication equipment, has large diameter hose (LDH) discharges, and has a PTO driven generator to supply power to scene lights and electrical equipment. Engine 70 is equipped with medical equipment for responding with the ambulance to medical emergencies and a Thermal Imager.
During group tours you will be able to see and learn more about Engine 72.
Brush 70
SPECIFICATIONS:
Year; |
2013 |
Motor: |
6.7L Power Stroke F550 |
Transmission: |
Automatic |
Pump: |
125 gpm |
Water tank: |
300 gallons |
Foam: |
Hale foam system, carries 15 gallons of class A foam |
Seating: |
3, no SCBA's |
Brush 70 is a 2013 Ford F550 built to fight brush fires. It has pre-designed hose packs and hose lays designed for speed and easy portability. Higher clearance and more power allow B70 to attack wildfires head on. It is a key piece in protection of Logan's urban interface.
During group tours you will be able to see and learn more about Brush 70.
Brush 71
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: |
Ford F550 Super Duty |
Year: |
2007 |
Motor: |
Power Stroke Diesel |
Pump: |
24 hp Honda |
Water tank: |
300 gallon |
Foam: |
ProPack with Class A foam |
Seating: |
up to 3 seats |
Brush 71 is a pure wildland firefighting machine. It has pre-designed hose packs and hose lays designed for speed and and easy portability. Higher clearance and more power allow B71 to attack wildfires head on. It is a key piece in protection of Logan's urban interface.
During group tours you will be able to see and learn more about Brush 71.
Brush 72
Year: 2015
Make: Dodge Ram 5500, Cummins Turbo Diesel
Transmission: Automatic
Pump: 125 GPM
Water Tank: 300 Gallons