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1999 SUTPHEN TACTICAL UNIT

Placed into service on June 19th, 1999, this 1999 Sutphen Light Rescue Truck replaces the 1989 Ford / American Eagle Tactical Unit that was sold in November 1998.  Designed by the members of Springfield Fire Company, the unit was built on a 165" wheelbase, custom Sutphen chassis with Rescue style compartmentation. 

Some of the features of this new unit are:  1500 gpm Hale Mid Ship Single Stage Pump, 500 gallon Water Tank, 6 person raised roof cab, Robinson Roll-Up style compartment doors, 8 kW Amps Hydraulic Generator, 24" deep Rescue Compartments, 16' "A" Frame / Extension Ladder and other specialized equipment for motor vehicle incidents.

The County Radio designation of this unit is TAC 44.

This vehicle is the first responding apparatus to all motor vehicle incidents and miscellaneous fires in Springfield Township and I-476.  This includes: motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, brush fires, trash fires, wires down, fuel spills and all other miscellaneous calls.

This unit will handle approximately 60% of all emergencies in Springfield Township during a given year.