Light Rescue Vehicle Delivered

On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the new 1999 Sutphen Light Rescue Truck was delivered to Springfield Fire Company.  This unit is replacing 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:  1000 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.

After the truck has been equipped and all members trained in the operation of the vehicle, it will be placed into service.  The vehicle will be the first responding piece of apparatus for all motor vehicle incidents and miscellaneous incidents in Springfield Township and on Interstate 476.

The delivery of the new Sutphen Aerial Tower occured on Thursday, May 27.  Check out the information on this new apparatus also.