EGFD Firefighters Receive Rescue I Training

As a part of the Drill Maintenance program contracted through the Montgomery County Fire Academy, Station 38 firefighters are currently undertaking training to receive Rescue I certification.  This is refresher training for most of our firefighters but good training none the less.  17 firefighters are enrolled in this 30 hour class that will put the EGFD that much closer to Rescue Operations level certification.

The New "Engine 38"

The EGFD is currently investigating the purchase of a new engine to replace Engine 38 a 1988 Hahn 1500 GPM - 1500 Gallon tank.  The new Engine 38 will have seating for 6 firefighters, a 1750 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and will utilize a Compressed Air Foam System for fire attack.  The truck committee is currently discussing other various issues concerning the construction of this truck and will be selecting a manufacturer in the near future.  More to come soon!!

Engine 38 Update

01/12/07

Approval has been given to the EGFD Truck Committee to proceed with the purchase of a 2007 KME Predator MFD Rescue Style Engine.  The new "Engine 38" will have a 2000 GPM Single Stage Hale Pump, a 750 GPM Hale CAFSPro Foam system and a 1,000 gallon water tank.  "Engine 38" will be equipped with four preconnected hoselines, a remote controlled deckgun and a 15 KW hydraulic generator.  The cab of "Engine 38" will be able to accommodate 6 firefighters with five SCBA seats as well as utilize an onboard laptop computer to store all preplanned building information.

The next step for the Truck Committee is to hold pre-construction meeting with the sales engineers at KME.  This will hopefully take place in about two weeks.  Delivery for the truck is tentatively scheduled for November of 2007.  Check back for future updates and picture of the blue prints

Engine 38 Update

02/15/07

The Pre-Construction meeting for the new Engine 38 was held at KME on 2/15/07.  All was fine with the specs with the exception of a few minor issues.  According to the sales engineer, the cab and chassis are due to be completed by June of this year.  This puts the completion date for the entire truck in mid to late October.  Check back for the updated blue prints in the near future.

Engine 38 Update

06/21/07

Construction of the cab and body has started on Engine 38.  The delivery date has been set for between mid October and mid November of 2007.  A crew from the EGFC will be visiting the KME facility in the next few weeks to inspect the work that has been completed so far.

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10/20/07

The New Engine 38 Arrives

11/8/07

The EGFD Receives Hale Pump CAFSPRO Foam Training for Engine 38

Thanks to Dominic Colletti Jr.