| From Edenfire.com Newsroom Apparatus News Recently many upgrades have taken place on Engine 241. First was the replacement of all preconnected attack lines, with the exception of the 400' apartment line, on the engine company. Angus Hi-Combat attack lines were recently purchased and racked in its place. These hose lines are luminescent and reflective. In addition they show direction of exit from a fire.
Secondly, a new Hurst Simo power plant was purchased from Neffsville (Sta 2-7) replacing the older unit. Along with this, new 32" Hurst spreaders and Extractor Gold Series Cutters were also placed into service.
Lastly 500' of 3" was loaded and placed into service by Eden volunteers. 250' of that being pre-connected to the Blitzfire Gun for large scale fire attack and 250' dead loaded for supply or additional leader line operaions.
Along with the Engine upgrades Squad 241 was upgraded with a Hurst unit, spreaders and cutters. With that addition all 24 frontline units are now equipped with hydraulic rescue tools. © Copyright 2002 by Edenfire.com |
