8 Engine 9

8 Engine 9  a newer version of 8 Engine8. It was put in service in 2004. It is first due in for northern part of the district. It is a Pumper/Tanker capable of pumping 1000 GPM and storing 2100 gallons of water and has a dumper valve in the rear.

8 Engine 8 and 8 Engine 9 are a bit unusual in that they can serve as the role of a pumper and a tanker whereas most of the departments trucks usually serve one role better than the other.  It features a six-person cab allowing five fire fighters in full fire fighting gear including SCBA to sit safely inside on the way to an incident and be ready to fight a fire on arrival. The driver is usually not in full gear since he operates the pump. It is equipped with a 25 gallon tank for Class A Foam and with a flick of a switch can use either plain water or foam. It replaced another fire truck that had been in service for 25 years!  It has a Command Light Tower above the cab that can be aimed in any direction. Above the tank is a hose bed that holds 1000 feet of large diameter ( 5 inch) hose that can be used with a hydrant. Very easily laid out but no fun to pick up. It is housed at Company 9.