2007
Dimensions:
Length - 20 studs
Height - 8.66 bricks to top of extended antenna
Width - 10 studs to outside of mirrors
Note: 6 stud wide cab with 7 stud wide body
Pump Specifications:
250 gpm PTO (Power Take Off)
Pump and Roll capable
Around the pump foam proportioner
2.5" intake on rear
1" discharge for booster reel
1.5" discharge for the attack line
All discharges capable of foam discharge
Tank Capacity:
500 gallons
Foam System:
20 Gallon Class A Foam Cell
100 CFM compressor for CAFS
Hose:
28" preconnected attack line
38" booster reel
14" supply line
Equipment:
In Cab Storage
Two flashlights
Two firefighter helmets
Axe, Sledgehammer, and Forcible Entry Tool
Exterior of Apparatus
Two, 2.5 gallon water fire extinguishers
20 pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher
5 gallons of drinking water in cooler
Two shovels and a broom
Two bags of absorbent
Circular saw
Hydrant wrench
Tow/Rescue Rope
Jack
Spare Tire
Drip Torch
Driver's Side Compartments
First Aid Kit
Portable Radio
Binoculars
Officer's Side Compartments
CO/Gas Detector in Case
Cordless Drill
Small hammer, screwdriver, and open ended wrench
Description:
The Type 5 Engine has many new features never found on any Sixby Fire apparatus, or many other people's apparatus for that matter. It is our first apparatus to feature the new gray elements provided to us by a third party instead of our usual supplier. This apparatus also features our first custom striping job and a longer booster hose. The booster hose was made by our primary parts supplier, however, it was also obtained by a third party with the nozzle being added by us. Some other firsts include in cab storage for two firefighter helmets. Firefighters can enter the cab with other headgear on, caps or wildland helmets, and swap them out with the firefighters helmets while enroute to the call. Their cap or wildland helmet can be stored where the firefighters helmets were, without interefering with the wearing of the firefighter helmets. Another first is a prototypical water tank size, that is, the water tank is built from solid bricks instead of the compartments going through it, which often is done to increase equipment carrying capacity. The exhaust stack is another first for Sixby Fire, as is the carrying of a jack and a spare tire. Very few apparatus carry their own spare tires or a jack, however, since the Type 5 Engine often operates off road, it's a necessity.
The Type 5 Engine is four wheel drive and can pump and roll. The booster line can be operated by the minifigs while inside the cab of the apparatus, eliminating the need for minifigs to walk alongside or ride on the apparatus, which is the cause of many injuries. It also has a diesel engine and dual fuel tanks for long mutual aid responses or to operate for long periods of time without support. The Type 5 Engine makes an ideal brush apparatus for big city fire departments or as a regular engine company for rural departments.
The Type 5 Engine has been in the research and development stages since late 2006 and we are now proud to offer it to you!
