Engine 5501

Type 1 Engine

The twin of Engine 5502 at Station 2, these engines were designed and built at the same time to minimize the amount of training required for fire fighters.

Darley Build Number:  2038-1998

Mechanical

  • 1998 W.S. Darley custom pumper

  • 1871-series HME chassis

  • 450 HP Cummins diesel engine

  • 6-speed Allison automatic transmission

  • electromagnetic driveline retarder

  • all-wheel drive

  • anti-lock brakes

  • hot-shift PTO (power take off)

  • instant deployment chains

Fire Attack

  • Compressed-air foam system (CAFS)

  • PTO-driven 1250 gpm Darley single-stage water pump

  • 200 CFM PTO-driven air compressor

  • 1,200 gallon water tank

  • 30 gallon Class-A foam tank

  • 2,000 feet of 3" supply line

  • (2) 1-3/4" preconnected attack lines

  • (2) 2-1/2" preconnected attack lines

  • 1,000 gpm deck gun

  • 2,400 gallon portable pond

Additional equipment

  • 4 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) units

  • 4 spare SCBA bottles

  • ladder complement

  • wildfire tools

  • extinguishers

  • 5KW generator

  • rotary saw

  • entry and overhaul tools

  • initial response EMS equipment