The Pleasanton (TX) Fire Department recently took delivery of a KME pumper and rescue. The pumper features a rear-mount pump, a new feature for the department, a 980-gallon tank, and a 20-gallon foam cell. Also new for the department are front bumper speedlays. The department is also taking delivery of a KME heavy rescue. The cabs are exactly the same, but the bumper is fitted with a compartment for the department's rescue tools.

Features of this Response One rig include:

• Ford F-550XL 4×4 DRW Four (4) Door Chassis
• Ford 6.7L, V8, Diesel Engine
• Ford TorqShift 6-speed Automatic Transmission
• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Body and Subframe
• ROM Painted Roll-Up Doors
• Floor mounted console for emergency switches, cab
• 300-Gallon Poly Skid Tank with 10-Gallon Foam Tank
• Darley 1 ½ AGE Pump with 20-HP Honda Gas Engine
• Two (2) 1” Discharges, rear
• One (1) 1 ½” Discharge, rear
• One (1) Akron front bumper Turret remote controlled from the cab
• Scotty Around the Pump Foam inductor/mixer

For more information, visit https://www.alexisfire.com/listings/10-foot-response-one-sk870/.

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- PUB DATE: 7/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis