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Fox River & Countryside FPD gets new engine
Martin Nowak came across an exciting new delivery announcement on the Alexis Fire Apparatus website for the Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District. The fire department recently received a brand-new pumper truck, and it's already making waves in the community.
The unit, designated Engine 2222, is a state-of-the-art side-control pumper built by Alexis Fire Apparatus. It was designed to meet the high standards of the Fox River and Countryside Fire Protection District, located in St. Charles, Illinois. This new vehicle is expected to significantly enhance their firefighting capabilities and response times.
Here are some of the key features of the new pumper:
- **Spartan Metro Star MFD 10†raised roof chassis**
- **Cummins ISC8.3, 380 HP diesel engine**
- **Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission**
- **24-inch front bumper extension**
- **Six-person cab with five SCBA seats**
- **Federal Q2B siren mounted on the front bumper**
- **Remounted customer’s Alexis aluminum body**
- **Increased hosebed capacity**
- **Custom compartment modifications**
- **Whelen LED scene and warning light packages**
- **Electric rewind cord reel**
- **Additional upper coffin-style compartments**
- **LED 12V brow lights (one each at the corners and one center)**
- **EMS box installed in the cab**
- **Overall height: 10’ 2â€**
- **Overall length: 32’ 8â€**
- **Wheelbase: 187â€**
- **Cab to axle: 133â€**
- **Front Axle Weight Rating (FAWR): 20,000 lbs**
- **Rear Axle Weight Rating (RAWR): 27,000 lbs**
- **Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 47,000 lbs**
This impressive piece of equipment is sure to serve the community well for years to come. If you're interested in learning more, you can download the full spec sheet here.
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