Kansas City area fire apparatus

[MFD76]

Well just returned from conducting the final delivery on our new Engine Company. We were extremely pleased with Pierce and glad to be back with them after a twenty year departure. This also marks our return to the proper color of Solid Red after a thirty-three year departure to white over red.



Merriam, Kansas Fire Department

Engine 61

2011

#24431

Pierce Velocity

1500/ 720/ 30FA







I have to admit I did not support the chevron on the front bumper. However we choose the yellow-gold diamond grade reflective and instead of the horrible lime-green and we had Pierce add a Black Pin Strip. It has grown on me and doesn't look half bad. The idea came from KCFD Air 1. We successfully fought the CAFS system and compromised on Class A foam. CAFS does not fit our aggressive style of firefighting however Class A foam will be a great addition.



Speed Lays, Top 1.75" 200ft, Middle 1.75" 200ft, Bottom 2.5" 250ft, and Booster Reel 1.0" 200ft.