Prince George's County MD

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IT'S NOT A TANKER!
At first glance, one may assume this is a tanker, but it's not. You won't find any dump valves or a drafting pool. This 2016 Pierce Velocity is Prince George's County (MD) Fire & EMS Department's Engine 845. It covers a more rural portion of the county (Croom), where there may be long distances between hydrants and other companies that are further away. This setup is very similar to PGFD's other Engine companies, including a full compliment of hose packed in a low hosebed, ground ladders, and all the equipment you'd expect a PGFD engine to have. So, what sets this engine apart? It's the 1,500 gallon booster tank. Plenty of water to make an initial attack and then some. The water is delivered by a 1500GPM Hale pump. And the Detroit Diesel DD13 525HP motor makes hauling all that water easy. It also includes a Husky foam system with a 100 gallon foam tank.
Special thanks to all those involved in helping me get the great shot of this beautiful rig!




Prince Georges County Fire & EMS Department Engine 845 by Seth Granville, on Flickr