Pacific Northwest

[rlukas1]

Is it safe to say that the 1976 KW's had access on both sides for the rear jumpseat area?

Thanks in advance!

Yes.  The two 1976 Curtis-Kenworth triple combination pumpers (Apparatus numbers 354, and 355) were the last ones ordered by the Seattle Fire Department.  They were described as having been delivered with large factory installed enclosed crew cabs.  Most of the previous units had different types of crew enclosures added by the shops, each one with its' own unique and at times dangerous way of entering and exiting.

 

In a future issue of Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment magazene, a featured article written by renowned Pacific Northwest fire apparatus photographer Bill Hattersly, will focus on the subject of SFD's attraction to Kenworth fire apparatus.  It should be a good read and should include a good variety of SFD Kenworth pumper photos.

 

Firepics Post 1861

D23751 E2 SFD APP 354

1976 Curtis-Kenworth triple combination pumper with body work by Heiser

Hale 1750 GPM centrifugal pump, booster tank, 400 gallons

Detroit Diesel, 350 HP

Delivered early 1977 at E2

E2  1977-1992

E20 1992-1994

E16 1994-1996

Reserve 1996-2003

Sold 2003

 

Firepics Post 1862

D23750 E27 SFD APP 355

1976 Curtis-Kenworth triple combination pumper with body work by Heiser

Hale 1750 GPM centrifugal pump, booster tank, 400 gallons

Detroit Diesel, 350 HP

Delivered late 1976 at Attack 16

ATTACK16  1977-1980

E16 1980-1981

E31 1981-1985

E25 1985-1992

E27 1992-1995

Reserve 1995-2004

Sold 2004

 

Interestingly, only these two units had a very unique type of tilting engine cover, evidenced by the visible seem on the front fenders.