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It's the angle Nate, they are the same size, I will post a few shots of the wheels. the rear wheels are in the wheel wheel some so it gives the appearance of being smaller

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here are a few shots from our call on February 2, 2011, no injuries, thankfully, one of our life members and past Chief residence.

The Town of Washington in Litchfield County, Connecticut is a rural town known for its picturesque countryside, active civic and cultural life. The dedicated members of Washington FD, along with Firematic, have designed an apparatus to improve the department's water supply at a fire scene. Specs: This Front Mount is on a 2008 International (Washington already had thechassis as they were originally going to remount an exsisting body onto this chassis) Max Force 330 HP Chassis equipped with: 1,250 GPM Hale HFM Front Mount Pump, 750 Gallon Pro-Poly Tank, 2 SCBA Seats, Super Single Wheel and Tire Package, Ziamatic Electric Ladder Rack, 6 Storage Compartments, 6" Intake, 5" LDH Discharge, 5,000 Watt Gas Generator, 2,500' of 5" Supply Hose, Two 1-3/4" Crosslays LED warning lights. Pictures shared with the permission of David Horton, production manager at Firematic. This units primary fuction will be drafting and water supply operations.

Yes it can pump and roll, I will go over soon and get some shots to post, here is one from in front of Washington's firestation and one of the committee doing some pump training with David Horton, Product Manager @ Firematic

Washington took delivery of their custom built Firematic BRUTE on January 17, 2011, here a few pictures provided from Firematic, I will be headed to Washington on Sunday to take some shots of the unit and will post when I return.

Awesome shots as always, thanks for sharing

A few more provided today pump panel, hose tray and some compartment shots, looks as if they will take delivery within the next few weeks, I will travel over to Washington to get some shots and see what else they have in the house.

From my understanding it will be their source pumper and will carry 2500' of 5" in the bed.

some added ones sent to me from Adam Woodruff, Washington FD

Wassaic held the annual elections last night for 2011 District Chief Scott Boardman Deputy Chief Robert Bergfels Assistant Chief Kenny Elliott Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Richard Lamay Captain John Kelleher 1st. Lieutenant Dave Wilcox 2nd Lieutenant Jason Dean (Bravo member WassaicFF) Safety Officer Matt Marshall Fire Police Captain Andrew Butts

I'll let you know after January 1st when I get to wear it.

Nah, I got myself a nice shiny brand new black leather Ny'er

Way to go Josh and I am sure you will carry your families name with pride like the others before you, I'll see you on the fireground with my black helmet on!!!!!

Yeap already signed up as an organ donor as well.

We are located in Batt. 4 in Dutchess County and we are the only department out of five that doesn't have a CAFS pumper. We are in the process of spec'ng one as I write this with hopes of having our own in service by the end 0f 2011. If you have ever used CAFS or been on a scene where it was used you would clearly see the benefits of it's use. Our Engine 69-11 has a Class A and Class B system (20 gallons of tanks for each, although the Class B tank is empty as we realize that if we are going to be using Class B there clearly isn't enough on board). Engine 69-12 is set-up as our brush/grass fire rig and has a Class A system with a 20 gallon tank and carries 1000' of forestry hose. Our BRAT utility has a Class A system on it which is used for generally grass/brush fires although it was put into service at our garage fire a few weeks ago, it also has 1000' of forestry hose and another 1000' in bags for in the field use. Picture #1: 69-12 supplying Class A foam to firefighters at a large debris pile to get to the deep seated fire. Picture #2: The results of applying the Class A foam

Have a great time, can't attend as work beckons Monday through Friday on the C Line

Wassaic was dispatched this morning at 10:24am to a reported shed on fire, upon arrival there was heavy fire showing on the Side A side of the garage. Automatic mutual aide was provided from Dover Station #1 and Amenia 31-11 (CAFS pumper). Due to extremely high winds there was an exposure issue on the D side which was a 2 story multi family dwelling. Dover Engines 36-11 and 36-13 arrived on scene first and handlines were put into operation on the exposures and then to the fire attack. I was on one of the handlines so all my pictures are after extinguishment and upon my return from an electical problem at another residence in our district. The car inside the garage is a 1964 Chevy Impala convertable, the rear of the garage was an area to house the owners business equipment.

I was the first to arrive and it was well involved, the wind was blowing right towards the house at about 25 MPH.

64 Chevy Impala

There is a speedy dry well in the wheel wheel area that is connected to the pipe.

One of these days I might actually get some actions shots instead of after.

the pumper just came back from paint

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Excellent training tool and to be able to change it up is a great added benefit, thanks for sharing, looking forward to seeing some more training photos during some more evolutions!