Phillies Fire Company Apparatus

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Pottstown Station 69-B

1998 PIERCE DASH

THIS UNIT WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2010. EARL TOWNSHIP OF BERKS COUNTY SOL IT TO US.HERE ARE SOME SPECS.

Series 60 Detroit - 430 H.P.
Allison Transmission
Waterous 1500 GPM Pump
1000 Gallon Fiberglass tank
17,434 Miles
7.2 KW Amps Generator
Seats 7 / 5 Air Pack Seats

14 ft Roof Ladder
35 ft - 3 Section Ladder
On Spot Chains
200' 10/3 Electric Cord Reel
EMS Cabinet In Cab
Wheel Base 222.5"
51,800 GVWR

FORD 550 4x4

“2001-Present”

This unit was bought to replace our 1983 ford utility truck. This unit is the only four-wheeled drive fire apparatus in the Pottstown Fire Department’s response line up. This truck responds to hazmat calls, structure fires, helicopter landings, brush fires, vehicle accidents, lighting for investigation calls and other various service calls. It is a Ford Diesel Power Stroke, The truck features are, 550 heavy duty chassis, 4X4, two six foot pull out trays from the rear, 12000 kW generator, 4000 watt light tower, 4 air packs, absorbent materials for hazmat spill cleanup, 3500 watt portable generator, portable lighting, power saws, submersible pumps, and an assortment of tools for firefighting operations.

SEAGRAVE's LADDER

“1986- Present”

Ladder thirteen (69-13) is one of the most important pieces of fire fighting apparatus in the borough of Pottstown. This truck was bought to replace the 1959 American Lafrance ladder. This truck responds to any type of fire in the borough for the use of its aerial system and surrounding area assistance to various fire companies. Some features are the 100’ steel ladder, 1250 GPM pump, various sizes of ladders, five- man cab, automatic transmission, air system, 6000 kW generator, mobile telephone, 250 gallon water tank, 500’ of four inch hose, two inch and a half hose lines with 200 Ft. on each line, on spot chains, Six air packs for fire personnel with spare breathing bottles and many miscellaneous hand & power tools.

MACK (MB) PUMPER

“1976-2010" (SOLD TO POTTSTOWN BORO PARKS &REC)

Engine ten (69-22) was the first of its type to come to the area. It was also the first automatic fire truck to be in Pottstown. This truck replaced the 1934 American LaFrance Scout, A major decision in this purchase was the color of the new truck. A vote was held and the winning color was lime-yellow. At the time of the debate there was a major fire at the Hill school. Our American LaFrance ladder was scorched and would need a new paint job, this is how the company changed from red to lime-yellow trucks. Engine ten has been a very great positive piece of fire fighting apparatus. It has received many positive comments in various fire service magazines as “a pumper that incorporates bold innovation and progressive concepts.” This is also how the company adopted the name “ The REEL Men” from its seven hose reels.

Features of this truck is the length 25 feet over all, Six electrical hose reels, four air packs, three spare bottles for breathing and a miscellaneous hand & power tools. The bell on this truck is from the 1934 American Lafrance Scout.

FORD/E-ONE

“1988-Present”

Engine eleven (69-24) was bought to replace our 1945 Mack pumper. The truck has been a great positive fire fighting apparatus for many and various services to the community. This truck was the first to feature our mascot “Fire Plug” on its sides. This truck is a Ford/ E-One Pumper and has features of a large hose reel in the rear that carries 1400 feet of four-inch hose. It has a top mount pump panel, four pre-connect hose lines that are100 ft. 150 ft. 200 ft. 200 ft. 500-gallon water tank, on spot chains and a set of ground ladders and an assortment of hand tools & adapters.