The new Engine 134 has been delivered. Committee members traveled to Wisconsin in early February to take final delivery and to drive it back home. The committee is currently working on outfitting the engine and preparing to place it in service within a few weeks.
Gamber's newest engine is a 2012 Pierce Velocity with a 6-man cab and an all stainless-steel body. It is powered by a Detroit DD13 diesel engine http://www.detroitdiesel.com/engines/dd13/ with an Allison automatic transmission. The driver and crew will be protected by a complete rollover restraint system with multiple airbags and other safety devices. It is equipped with backup and side view cameras.
The engine has a 1000 gallon booster tank and a Waterous 1500 GPM single stage pump. It is equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack and an 8 Kw Harrison hydraulic generator.
The new engine was ordered through Atlantic Emergency Solutions and Bob Rosensteel was the sales representative. http://fire.atlanticemergency.com/
The New Engine Committee was chaired by Chief Engineer Chuck Doyle. Committee members were Chief Charlie Green, President Dale Bollinger, Tim Brown, Mike Franklin, Dave Barnes, and Lionel Stickles.
New Engine 134 photographed in Wisconsin at the Pierce plant.
Engine Committee members were presented with a framed photo of the new engine at the February company meeting by Bob Rosensteel, Atlantic Emergency Solutions rep. Pictured are (L. to R.) Chief Charlie Green, Mike Franklin, Bob Rosensteel, Chairman Chuck Doyle, President Dale Bollinger, Tim Brown, Lionel Stickles, and Dave Barnes.
Engine 134 displays the Maryland flag on the front grille.
A close up view of the Maryland flag on Engine134's grille.
The pump panel.
The driver's door side-mounted camera.
The rear mounted back-up camera.
Chief Engineer Chuck Doyle shows one of the new illuminated tool compartments.
Dale Bollinger, Lionel Stickles, and Chuck Doyle work on mounting a bracket on the rear of the new engine.
Dale Bollinger and Lionel Stickles prepare the bracket for mounting on the rear of the new engine.
Members of the new engine committee were presented with plaques at the annual awards ceremony on Monday, March 19, 2012.
