Engine 1730 – 2005 Pierce Dash #16865

1250 GPM/500 Water

Engine 1730 is a 2005 Pierce Dash with an aluminum body. It is powered by a Caterpillar C13 12.5 L rated at 430 hp horsepower, Allison 4000 EVS P automatic transmission and has a Jake brake. The firefighting package consists of a single-stage Waterous pump rated at 1250 GPM supplied by a 500 gallon booster tank. There are two pre-connects above the transverse compartment and a booster reel with 260-feet of 1-inch hose. The hosebed carries 1000-feet of 5-inch supply hose, 1000-feet of 3-inch and 100-feet of 1-3/4 inch hose for a skid load. In addition to a standard complement of engine company tools and equipment it carries a Hurst tool with spreaders and cutters. Ground ladders are carried in a hydraulic ladder rack and include a 35-foot extension ladder, a 14-foot roof ladder and 10-foot folding attic ladder. A Harrison 10 kW MCR Hydraulic generator provides 110-volt power for the quartz lights and other electric items. Like all Mehlville engine companies, 1730 carries advanced life support emergency medical equipment including an automatic external defibrillator.

For more information on this or any of the Mehlville F.P.D. units, contact the Apparatus Committee