Goldens Bridge New Engine?

[Guest]

Fire Apparatus Journal is reporting that Goldens Bridge is getting a new engine. Anyone have any idea what they're getting?

Edited June 27, 2006 by EM2FD

[AndyC3J 190]

Let me guess......replacing the '68 Mack?

[fire2141 33]

There is a truck committee in place to replace the mini attack ENG. 139. The 68 Mack ENG. 138 will be replaced after the mini.

[breezly 6]

There is a truck committee in place to replace the mini attack ENG. 139. The 68 Mack ENG. 138 will be replaced after the mini.

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Regarding Engine 138..they are afraid that I have washed and waxed it too many times and the metallic structure of the engine is no longer intact

But yes, this bid and replacement is for Engine 139.

[Jared1979 19]

any ideas on what they are planning to replace it with

[fire2141 33]

From what I gather the committee is looking to get a similar truck this time with a crew cab and of course up to date firematically meeting the newest requirements. Some fire district board members however are giving them a hard time after realizing that this vehicle is $160,000 +. They are trying to steer the committee towards a skid mount unit, due to lower cost. A skid mount will not meet the needs of the department. Wait till the have to replace the Mack. Class A's are approaching 400K these days.