As far as I know and remember, Meriden "Engine 5" was originally purchased by Middletown (City FD) from Ranger directly and was not a refurb by them. It served as Engine 1 then Engine 2 in Middletown. I was always told it was a Hahn chassis since it was purchased in 1988 from Ranger. I have a couple local apparauts books I'll check to see if it has the information on it.
When it was replaced, the State bought the engine for Connecticut Valley Hospital to replace an older rig up there. CVH's fire department was recently disbanded. When it went up for sale, Meriden purchased it as they didn't have a good spare engine at the time.
When it was replaced, the State bought the engine for Connecticut Valley Hospital to replace an older rig up there. CVH's fire department was recently disbanded. When it went up for sale, Meriden purchased it as they didn't have a good spare engine at the time.