Wassaic CAFS Pumper 69-12 (Delivered)

[markmets415 524]

Coming along very nicely!! Liking it even more as the photos come! Thanks for all the pics chief!

Thanks Brendan, it will be a well laid out Engine with a specific place for all the equipment it will carry, there has been alot of time spent trying to make this the best possible Engine we could make it, for to many years we've had equipment stored on top of each other, which is not only not safe but caused damage to items and not to mention a pain in the butt to have to move items to get to other items. It should serve our district and our neighboring departments well.

[markmets415 524]

Took a few from our visit today and got the delivery date of September 21, 2013

Tilt down shelf showing the layout with chain saw, the vent saw with be on the shelf as well just mounted the opposite way of the chain saw.

Adding more items to the front strainer compartment, the upper part of the compartment will have all three sides of pac trac for the various adaptors, the Engine has all yellow colored adaptors/strainers and suction ends, we started to color code our apparatus when we purchased the BRAT in 2009

Part of the console area with two cigarette 110 plugs and a USB port and also showing the GPS which also function as the monitor for the back-up camera and the 10 switch panel for the flashing type lights

The charger unit for the Scott TIC

The electronic valves for the CAFS speed lays mounted under the cab

A clearer shot of the front of the tool board

The CAFS appliance and the EZ fill foam unit

The controls and hook-up for the foam EZ-fill unit

Piping completed for the speed lays

[markmets415 524]

Below is a link to a short video of the front flashing LEDs, kind of looks like they have amber in the video but they are all red/white, it's not the best quality but you'll get the idea

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201711323014725&set=o.43159977621&type=2&theater

A few more shots of the front, the pump panel was off as it was out to paint,

Edited August 31, 2013 by markmets415

[pump305 53]

It's a impresive Engine co. But why Blue? Just curious.

[markmets415 524]

pump305, on 30 Aug 2013 - 11:15 PM, said:

It's a impresive Engine co. But why Blue? Just curious.

Why blue you ask, I'll keep it short and the next few posts are off topic but it will answer your question

Back in 1988 while attending the NYS show at the old Concord Resort Hotel we came across an Engine that was built by Pierce for Peru, NY, an upstate FD that was painted Bright Regatta Blue or as we called it Pepsi Blue and our crew that was there that day really thought the Engine was very sharp, I took several pictures of it that day. After we returned and knowing that our 1974 tanker was out at Pierce for a refurbish we decided to share the photos with the members at the next monthly meeting and the membership voted to have our Tanker painted the same color, no other reason than that, the rest of the purchases after that have been the blue/white scheme. Here is the engine from Peru are our vehicles that followed (some of the photos are older and not the greatest)

The Peru engine that got it started

Our Tanker that was refurbished by Pierce in 1988 and first blue vehicle (Retired when new tanker purchased in 2007)

1989 Pierce Dash (retired)

The Dash on scene

1997 Pierce (Went out of service this week as a trade in on the new Engine

Rescue One light rescue 69-51 (photo courtesy of Ed Harvey)

Smeal tanker 69-31

Firematic BRAT 69-62

PL Custom Ambulance 69-71 which will be retired in a few months as we have a new rig being built by Lifeline

Pierce Mini Pumper which was originally red but was painted as shown when I was Chief (retired when we purchased the BRAT in 2009, photo courtesy of the SIGNMAN)

Edited August 31, 2013 by markmets415

[markmets415 524]

We do have a few red vehicles in our fleet, the Seagrave antique, the FWD (a few members own this now) and our recently purchased used Chiefs car from JHK

The Seagrave

The 1949 FWD we rescued a few years ago, the SIGNMAN and myself the day we brought her back home

The Chief car

[Mark Z 18]

You should be happy with the Lifeline, Waterford where I was a volunteer before becoming disabled, has had quite a few of them over the years and currently has all six of the units in service from Lifeline.

[pump305 53]

Thank you... The Blue fleet is different but looks great. The tanker is a show piece. Thanks for adding the pictures as well.

[markmets415 524]

Thank you... The Blue fleet is different but looks great. The tanker is a show piece. Thanks for adding the pictures as well.

You're welcome, we do get a lot of compliments on the blue/white scheme as well as grief from a few ball busters, my thing is, the color doesn't matter, it's still an Engine, myself I like the yellow or lime green. No visits this week to Firematic as I am headed out this afternoon to the New York State Fire Marshall's Conference in Syracuse for the week.

Edited September 2, 2013 by markmets415

[chris498 31]

I'm enjoying seeing the progress of the new engine - it looks like it has been very well spec'd for your needs. One question - the new engine is replacing the 1997 and 1989 engines; are you going to run a single engine only going forward?

[markmets415 524]

Yes Chris, the 89 Dash has been out of service for about 18 months now so we've been running with one Engine and automatic mutual aid from either Amenia, Millbrook or Dover depending on where in the district the call is, only on structure fire type assignments

[MyFyrtrks 15]

I'm wondering with a front mount pump have you considered shutting off the grill and bumper flashers? That way the operator can see without being blinded by the LEDs . The other option is that you could at least knock them down the LEDs to a lower power?

[markmets415 524]

The grill lights will be shutoff when the parking brake is applied, they can be turned back on or overridden by the switch on the console if there's a need for them to be on. The bumper lights will remain for protection as they are below the operators sight line.

[markmets415 524]

Some updated shots sent from the shop, added shelving, PAC Trac and slide out trays as well as pump panel completed

[markmets415 524]

A few from the visit today

Rear compartment with the pro pack, chimney can, RAM and stacking tips with refrig and cones

Tilt down shelf with both saws mounted with bar oil and fuel cans as well as the added shelf

Front compartment, pac trac installed and some of the larger adaptors mounted.

Pump panel cover

Completed pump panel with dual tank to pumps for the two sumps in the poly tank, red switches are for the individual air controls for the CAFS lines

Two front 2 1/2" discharges and gauges

Front bumper compartment with various double females, double males and reducer, hydrant gate, 6" to 4 1/2" mutual aid adaptor for their dry hydrants and the Angus 3 2 1/2" to 5"

Electric PPV fan, the upper wall will be peg board to hold the various cord and electrical adaptors, a shelf is to be added to hold the cord reels with 10/3 wire on them.

Edited September 9, 2013 by markmets415

[markmets415 524]

A few sent from the shop today.

Halogen bulb headlight upgrade from standard sealed beams, what a huge difference!!!, thanks SIGNMAN for the reminder at the last visit.

Upper step at rear of Engine that we changed at the last visit to include areas for a gloved hand to be able to grab to use it to help pack hose as well as just a regular step, first photo shows step and second photo shows the grab area cutouts

Another visit this Saturday, last one prior to the final inspection, the metal was cut and bent today to construct the ladder and suction storage areas so the rear opening will not look so big in a few days (you can see the metal for this area in the foreground of the first photo of the headlights).

Edited September 12, 2013 by markmets415

[x4093k 654]

Very nice. I like how the mirrors are lit up when the headlights are on. Seems like just yesterday you posted the very first pictures, lol.

[markmets415 524]

Very nice. I like how the mirrors are lit up when the headlights are on. Seems like just yesterday you posted the very first pictures, lol.

The amber lights on the mirrors come on with the parking lights, Brendan honestly it's been a long three years on this build and I cannot wait until it is delivered in a few weeks, thanks for the kind words and the posts, they're much appreciated.

[markmets415 524]

Here is the conceptual layout of the ladder and suction storage area, it will hold a 20' roof ladder, 26' three section extension ladder, a little giant ladder, 10' folding "attic" ladder, three 8' lengths of 2 1/2" suction, 1 10' pike pole, two 8' pike poles and a 8' dry wall hook (there also is a 36" small hook with D-handle on the tool board and on the rear wall of the tool board compartment there is a 4' multi purpose hook), a forestry rake and 3 12' lengths of 6" suction with Storz fittings. The hose bed grating and dividers go on top of this area. So in essence the ladders are stowed horizontally and slide out to the rear of the engine above the booster tank and under the hose bed, allowing a full rescue type body for holding equipment.

Click on link bolded link below, once it opens, go to top of page and click on View, go to Rotate View, slide over to counterclockwise, to view the PDF drawing correctly

HARD SUCTION COMPT3D-Model.pdf

Edited September 12, 2013 by markmets415

[bruce 15]

all 10" hooks? no other sizes on the rig?

[markmets415 524]

all 10" hooks? no other sizes on the rig?

Bruce that was my bad, there are 2 - 8'ers, 1 - 10'er and the dry wall hook plus a 36" on the tool board and a 4' multi purpose hook on the rear wall of the tool board compartment, I'll edit the previous post, thanks for the catch, I was typing it quickly this morning.

Edited September 12, 2013 by markmets415

[bruce 15]

I was gonna say, Wassic- blue fire engines tall people

[markmets415 524]

Headed to the shop in the morning with some new tools and equipment to place, more photos to share tomorrow

[x129K 1,393]

Mark - consider replacing two of those with 6 foot steel roof hooks. Serious.

[markmets415 524]

Thanks Dan, I'll see what I can do, the tubes are all 10' so we can put anything that or shorter in them, I'm thinking of losing the rake and adding a few more poles

[markmets415 524]

Mark - consider replacing two of those with 6 foot steel roof hooks. Serious.

Done today Dan, 3 of the 5 8'fers were cut down to 6' and two other steel hooks ordered, we removed the rake so there will be 6 different hooks on the Engine plus the 3' and 4' ones on the tool board, thanks for the conversations about it and the input, much appreciated

Edited September 14, 2013 by markmets415

[markmets415 524]

Took a few photos today, delivery in less than 10 days.

Brought down the air chisel tool and chain saw box for mounting and seeing how the new tarps/salvage covers fit, we actually changed the location of the covers to be in the front passenger's side compartment with the PPV fan, there will on a shelf under the peg board which is shown below.

Most of the large adaptors have been mounted, brought a few more today to complete this compartment and started to label each one, I think the organization of this compartment will be a huge benefit.

A shot looking towards the front with the speed lay trays partial pulled out, top one is for dead lay forestry hose, the center one is for 2 - 2" hose and the lowest one is for 2 1/2" hose

Rear back up camera mounted and hooked up to the GPS screen which doubles as the back up camera monitor

The area to hold the 3 - 12' pieces of suction with 6" Storz fitting with long handles

The Scott TIC camera mounted and ready to go

The air primer close up

The air primer back further, it's mounted just to the right of the pump panel

Peg board in the front passenger's side upper area of the compartment, this will hold the various different electrical connections and extension cords, you can see on the side under the peg board the mounts for the tray and in earlier pictures showing the PPV fan on a slide out tray, the tray will also hold two electrical cords reels of 100' of cord.

Edited September 15, 2013 by markmets415

[markmets415 524]

a few more from today showing the diamond plate cover that was fabricated to cover the pump drive shaft and the rear area of the pump

Edited September 14, 2013 by markmets415

[markmets415 524]

_{and an updated video from today, stop it after the first video or you'll get to see some storm and music vids as well}

_{http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niaEslSPxNQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUUe1-1K-76ecHChKTf9LAfQ}

Edited September 14, 2013 by markmets415

[x4093k 654]

The amber lights on the mirrors come on with the parking lights, Brendan honestly it's been a long three years on this build and I cannot wait until it is delivered in a few weeks, thanks for the kind words and the posts, they're much appreciated.

No problem at all, I appreciate you taking the time to post the photos. I hope to get some photos of my own of the rig one day, one of my personal favorite, along with your brush truck. What's the status of your new ambulance? Hope all is going well with that.

Brendan