Year | 1968 |
Make | International |
Model | Loadstar 1800 Pumper |
Engine | 392ci Gasoline |
Transmission | 5-speed |
Pump | Darley SE 650 GPM |
Tank | 600 Gallon |
This truck carries one wooden 24 ft. extension ladder, and one wooden 14 ft. roof ladder.
In the Top Bin, you'll find: Two Profire 5 gallon forestry paks, and a 1200 gallon orange portable pumpkin tank.
On the Hose Bed, there is: 1000 ft. of 2½ in. supply hose, one 300 ft. 2½ in. attack hose, and two 150 ft. 1½ in. attack hose.
Wheel Chocks used as a precaution to prevent the truck from moving when parked.
One CO² Extinguisher.
2½ in. and 4 in. Hard suction pipes, used to draft water out of ponds, pools, wells, etc.
A hose clamp used to crimp a hose and stop the passage of water.
Traffic cones for controlling traffic in emergencies.
Pike pole, a long wooden pole with a barbed, steel, spear like tip, used primarily in salvage and overhaul after a fire.
Hose ramps: placed on either side of a hose, so that vehicles can drive over them.
The Rear Compartment has a 25 ft. 2½ in. pony length of hose, and a hydrant wrench, used to fill up the truck quickly, from hydrants or standpipes.
the Right bottom rear compartment holds: extra 50 to 100 ft. rolls of hose.
the Right bottom front compartment stores: Shovels, a Fire Axe, bottled water, and traffic paddles.
the Left bottom front compartment holds misc. small tools, hose couplings, wrenches, etc.
the Left bottom rear compartment stores: two Scott Presur-Pak® 2.2 SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and two spare air bottles.*See the Turnout Gear page.
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