STIRLING ENGINE 22
Engine 22 outside the Firehouse
Engine 22 was acquired in February 2002 to replace its 18-year-old predecessor. It is equipped with:
- 1750 GPM, single stage pump with built-in foam capability
- A 750 gallon tank
- 3 inch top-mounted deck gun.
- 3 crosslays of hose behind cab on pull-out trays for easy access - 2 x 1 3/4 inch, 1 x 2 1/2 inch. These are the main fire-attack hoses.
- Outlet and 100 feet of 1 3/4 hose in front bumper well for fast access to tight places
- 1000 feet of 5 inch, 500 feet of 3 inch and 150 feet of 1 3/4 inch hose on rear hose bed
- Hydraulic ladder cradle
Engine 22 at its first major fire April 10, 2002
- Carries 6 firefighters safely in an fully heated and air conditioned enclosed cab.
- Radio headsets for the driver/pump operator to improve fireground communications.
- 350 HP 6 cylinder 505 Cu.In. electronically controlled diesel engine
- Electronic torque converting 5 speed automatic transmission
- Anti-lock brakes and engine exhaust brake
- Auto-chains that drop down below the wheels at the push of a button
- 7500 watt diesel generator
A "Wetdown" was held on August 10, 2002. Over 700 people came to celebrate the new engine.
Engine 22 and Command 20 get baptized by a neighboring fire company.
Sponsors Of The Wetdown |
- Juliano & Sons Contractors
- Alemida Painting
- American Legion Post 484
- Bill's Greenhouse
- Bowman Construction
- Buff By Jimmy
- Burger King
- Calabria II
- Dorsi's Deli & Pharmacy
- Federated Fire Service
- G. Armenti Paving
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- Hall's Home & Garden
- LaCuccina
- M & M Welding
- Mark's Auto
- Millington Savings Bank
- Morris Plains Shoes
- N.J. Door Works
- Network Consulting Co.
- O'Bagle
- Rich's Auto
- Roman Touch Barber
- Sarco
- Speedy Mart
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- Star Promotional Items
- State Wide Vending
- Sterling Hallmark
- Stirling Elks
- Stirling Hotel
- Stirling Fine Wines
- Sun Valley Landscape
- Thermoplastics Industries
- TNR Exterminators
- Triangle Communications
- Valley Memorial Funeral Home World Travel
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The reflective stripes will make Engine 22 very visible at night.
View from the inside
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