Replacement of Our 1980 Hann Pumper

Replacement of Our 1980 Hann Pumper

The New Engine '32'

Background

   Engine 32 (A 1980 Hann) was Riverdale's first and only Custom Pumper. The normal replacement time for a pumper is 20 years. Engine 32 will be close to 25 years old before it is retired later this year.

   The fire department has been working on the specifications for the replacement of Engine 32 for over 5 years. In September 2003 the Borough went out to bid for the replacement of the 24 year old engine with a new custom pumper. In November 2003 the bid was awarded to Pierce Manufacturing, the largest manufacturer of fire apparatus in the world.

   The Truck committee spent the next few months working with Pierce on the detailed design documents needed prior to construction. Residents are welcome to visit the firehouse Monday nights and view the documents and drawings.

   Construction began the week of May 15th and expected completion is June 30th. Delivery is expected Mid July.

Capabilities

ITEM

1980 Hann

2004 Pierce Enforcer

Seating Capacity Enclosed	3	8
Seating Capacity Total	5	8
Water Capacity	750 Gallons	1000 Gallons
Pump Capacity	1,000 Gallon per minute	2,000 Gallon per minute
Fire Fighting Foam System	None	Compressed Air Foam (C.A.F.S.)*
Pre-Connected Hose Lines	2	4
Pump Location	Side Mount	Top Mount
Air Conditioning	No	Yes
Scene Lights	None	2-500 watt Telescoping Lights

*What is a C.A.F.S system?

CAF systems are simply high energy foam generators. Pump compressed air or compressed gas into foam solution and you will get CAF (Compressed Air Foam)

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What CAFS System does Pierce offer?

The new Hercules CAFS delivers advanced technology that's simple, reliable and affordable. It is up to five times more effective than water alone for fire suppression and boasts tremendous knockdown capabilities. The system can also lay down a  long-lasting protective blanket and helps protect firefighters from exposure to heat and products of combustion.


What are the benefits of CAFS?

Since CAFS mixes air with the water/foam the weight of the hose lines are 50% less, than that of water. That allows firefighters to move the lines quicker, and with less manpower.
The L.A. County fire department conducted a test using plain water, water with foam, and CAFS to extinguish a house fire. The results were described in many firefighting magazines and books. Below are 2 links articles, as well as a excerpt for one of the articles outlining the benefits of CAFS. These benefits will save lives( residents and firefighters) as well as reduce property damage caused by fire and water.

	Plain Water	Class A Foam	Compressed Air Foam	% Improvement
Fire Knockdown Time (Sec.)	50 seconds	25 seconds	11 seconds	78%
Water Used (gal)	75 gallons	44 gallons	16 gallons	79%

Time to reduce temperature below 200 degrees F (min:sec)

6:03 minutes

1:45 minutes

1:28 minutes

76 %

LATimes Article on CAFS   -http://www.hypropumps.com/Fire/downloads/Fight_House_Fires.pdf

Fire Chief Magazine Jan 2000 - http://www.hypropumps.com/Fire/downloads/Bubbles_Beat_Water.pdf
                                LACFD foam test Results (From Fire Chief Magazine January 2000)

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Pictures from the Factory

Report form Riverdale week ending 5/15/04.

Parts were pulled and fabrication began on the cab late this week. The fabrication of the body typically follows the fabrication of the cab by approximately 7-10 days. Therefore, we won't be seeing any work on the body until the very end of next week or the following week.

Delivery information (These are target dates and may change)
      Construction Completion 6/30
      Arrival in NJ           7/5
      Pre Delivery Service    7/6-7/16
      Arrival in Riverdale    7/19

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