New Rigs in Service in Duluth

The Duluth Fire Department is the proud new owner of two American LaFrance rigs, which went into service this past summer.

Rescue 1 went into service on July 24, 2002. The truck is powered by a CAT 330 with an Allison automatic transmission. The new rig includes a raised Metro cab with a walk-thru to the rescue body. Rescue 1 has a 35kw Onan generator and roof mounted light tower. The cost was put at around $250,000.

3 Engine, which includes a 55 foot Squrt from the previous 3 Engine, went into service on August 23rd. The rig, which has a Metro cab, is powered by a CAT 330 and includes a 1,500 GPM Waterous pump and 500 gallon poly tank. The approximate cost was $262,000.

Both Rescue 1 and 3 Engine are based out of the Duluth Fire Department headquarters, located at 602 West 2nd Street.

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