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Type 1: Sacramento Metro Fire Department

Fire Apparatus—Type 1 Engine; Agency: Sacramento Metro Fire Department

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  • Nominal tank capacity (gal): 750 gallons.
  • Mobile attack capability: No.
  • All wheel drive: No.
  • Class A foam system: No.
  • General description:
    • Custom fire service chassis,
    • 750 gallon tank,
    • Tilt cab,
    • Heavy duty service.
    • Pierce Lance or Pierce Arrow.

Pump No. 1

  • Manufacturer: Waterous.
  • Model: CMU-1500.
  • Type: Centrifugal.
  • Pump drive: Mid ship.
  • Primer type: Electric.
  • Pump Rating: 1500 gpm @ 150 psi.

Tank

  • Material: Steel.
  • Construction baffles: Yes
  • Corrosion treatment: Yes.

Controls and Gauges

  • Hand throttle: Yes.
  • Intake pressure gauge: Yes.
  • Automatic shutdown: Yes.
  • Discharge pressure gauge: Yes.

Valves

  • Tank to pump: Manual.
  • Pump to tank: Manual.
  • Overboard discharge:
    • Quantity 1 - 3 inch.
    • Quantity 6 - 2.5 inch.
    • Quantity 2 - 1.5 inch.
  • Overboard suction (intake):
    • Quantity 3 - 6 inch.
    • Quantity 2 - 2.5 inch.
  • Adjustable pressure relief: Yes
  • Pump and plumbing drain: Yes.
  • Gravity tank drain/dump: Yes.
    • Type: Plug or manual.
  • Rock trap/plumbing strainer: Yes.
    • Type: Intake screen.

Chassis

  • Cab configuration: Crew.
  • Engine fuel type: Diesel.
  • Brake type: Air.
  • GVWR: 38,400 - 40,540 pounds.
  • Front GAWR: 14,400 - 16,540 pounds.
  • Rear GAWR: 24,000 pounds.
  • Horsepower rating: 350 HP.
  • Transmission type: Automatic.
  • Auxilliary brake system:Transmission retarder.

 

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