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The Oshtemo Fire Department welcomed its newest member on Saturday December 12. The new member is a 2008 Pierce Velocity fire engine and it was officially placed into service at a christening ceremony held at Firehouse #2. During the ceremony Engine 533 was officially retired from service.
The new engine will serve at Firehouse #1 and will take the number "511." The current Engine 511 is being relocated to Firehouse #3 and will serve as Engine 513, replacing the now retired Engine 533. The new Engine 511 will be first out to all fire calls in the township and will also respond to Automatic Aid requests from Kalamazoo Township, Alamo Township, and the City of Kalamazoo.
Highlights of the new engine include:
- 6 person cab
- Enclosed pump controls
- 750 gallon water tank
- 30 gallon Class A foam tank
- 1500 gallon per minute pump
- 5 fire attack hoses
- 1100 feet of 5" supply hose
- 600 feet of 3" supply hose
- PTO 10KW generator
- Enclosed ladder storage
- Front and side airbags
- Independent front suspension
Pump controls are inside the cab, allowing the pump operator to stay warm and dry in poor weather conditions.
This engine features front and side airbags.
