S-171 thru 176
In service in February, 1987, were six 1986 Ford C8000/ Emergency One wagons powered by Caterpillar 3208Ts driving single stage Hale 1250 gpm pumps, and 500 gallon water tanks. The Department had considered Emergency One’s Chicago/ Boston configuration, but in the interest of safety (or consensus standards and litigation concerns), the DC style crew box was ordered. This made the wheelbase increase from a short 153” to 160” (same as the Hahns and 6" shorter than the E-Ones). These crew boxes had the members facing rearward, and did not have rear-facing windows (the SCBAs were mounted on the rear wall). The crew box doors were flush with the running boards, making difficult the use of rear-view mirrors. These pieces were unpopular with the members.
Engine Companies 4, 24, 28, 29, 32 and 33 got them.
Kevin Byrne