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This is D/E Ernie Isaac in front of his "Big Red Cadilac", a.k.a. Engine 29.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Department uses 1998 Pierce Quantum Pumpers. All of which are ALS Engines. The following is a list of the specifications for our Engines.

Specifications Engine Type and Model
Detroit Diesel Engine Series 60, 12.7 Liters rated at 500 Horsepower @ 2100 R.P.M.

Transmission
Allison HD 4060DP, 5 Speed, Automatic Shift

Vehicle Dimensions
    Weight: 45,740 lbs / 40,210 lbs Empty
    Length: 37 Feet
    Width: 8 Feet, 102" w/ mirrors
    Height: 11.25 Feet
    Wheelbase: 240"

Booster Tank
750 Gallons
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Water Pump
    Waterous 2000 gpm, Two Stage, Pressure (Series) and Volume (Parallel),
Midship Mounted, Class "A" type, Centrifugal Pump.
    Ratings: 100% Rated Capacity @ 150 psi
                70% of Rated Capacity @ 200 psi
                50% of Rated Capacity @ 250 psi

Generator
10kw

Hose
    5" w/ Storz Couplings - 1500' in 100' Lengths, plus (1) 25' Length
    3" w/ 2.5" Couplings - 800'
    Hard Suction - (2) 10' Lengths
    1.75" w/ 1.5" Couplings - 500'

Ladders
    (1) 24' Extension Ladder.    Series ALP-200-24
    (1) 14' Roof Ladder.    Series ALP-100-14
    (1) 10' Attic Ladder.    Series ALP-080-10

Hurst Tool
(1) 220 volt, 30 amp Electric Hydraulic Pump
(2) 150' Hydraulic Lines
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