Fire Apparatus & Equipment Since 1960
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The Gowans-Knight Co.,Inc.
Fire Apparatus & Equipment Since 1960 |
| Watertown Engine 1 |
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| This photo shows the new
pride of the Watertown, CT Fire Department, with the identification of
Engine 1. Photo was taken as members performed an inspection of this
handsome, GK designed and built pumper. Engine 1 went on line on Sunday,
May 3rd, 1998, following a "live burn" drill.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Chassis: Simon Duplex D8400 MFD, medium 4-door 6-man, tilt-cab with a raised roof. The D8400 cab features the California style high barrier doors. Chassis includes air conditioning (climate control). Engine: Detroit Series 60, 430 HP Brakes: Wabco Anti-Lock ABS Transmission: Allison World 5-speed electronic. Engine Brake: Jacobs hi-med-lo. Chains: On-Spot automatic. Pump: Waterous CSU 1500 GPM, single stage, with crosslays, right side trash line, rear preconnect, and rear booster reel. Foam: Feecon class B foam system. Ladders: (1) 24', two section, one, 14' Roof Ladder, one, 10' Folding Ladder. Ladder Mount: Electric Drop-Down Zico, 12 VDC Deckgun: (1) Akron Apollo deckgun, "high rise"mount, above the pump. 1250 GPM Tank: UPF Poly II, 750 gallon with integral 60 gallon foam tank. Body: 12 gauge stainless steel with a stainless steel substructure. Body doors: Robinson roll-up, painted. Shelving: Numerous adjustable shelves and slide-out trays Siren: Federal Q2B Generator: Onan 6.0 kW, liquid cooled, diesel, with Hannay electric rewind cable reel and (2) Quick-Raise, 750 Watt, Alpha2 series quartz lights Warning Lights: Whelen |
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| The second photo taken
from the driver/pump panel side.
This Engine truly reflects the quality and attention to detail by GK's entire fabrication/production team. |
| Want more details,
pricing and delivery information ?
Contact GK Sales Manager, Frank Johns at 860-274-8801, Ct 800-352-4871, or you can e-mail Frank, with your questions. |
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