Engine 2 Replacement Information
Information regarding the replacement of the 1992 International Tanker
THE MONTAGUE CENTER FIRE DISTRICT IS LOOKING TO REPLACE OUR 1992 INTERNATIONAL TANKER WITH THAT OF A 2026 FREIGHTLINER CAB AND CHASSIS.
THE NEW TANKER WILL HAVE A 3000 GALLON CAPACITY, 1000 GALLONS MORE THAN OUR 1992 TANKER, PROVIDING 50% MORE VITAL WATER IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
THE CURRENT TANKER HAS 1897 HOURS OF SERVICE AND DOES NOT MEET CURRENT HIGWAY AND NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION SAFETY STANDARDS.
AN INCREASE IN FUEL MILEAGE AND A REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS WILL RESULT FROM THIS REPLACEMENT APPARATUS.
NFPA REPLACEMENT REQUIREMNTS ARE EVERY 25 YEARS.
MORE THAN $32,500 HAS BEEN SPENT ON REPAIRS IN THE PAST 8 YEARS AND THE TANKER HAS BROKEN DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES RESPONDING, ON SCENE, AND RETURNING FROM EMERGENCIES.
DUE TO NEW EMISSIONS STANDARDS IN 2027, THE PRICE OF THE NEW TANKER WILL INCREASE BY NEARLY $100,000 IN THE COMING MONTHS.
THERE ARE NO HYDRANTS OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE CENTER, SO A TANKER IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET WATER TO A FIRE IN A LARGEPORTION OF OUR DISTRICT. ALSO, IF THE HYDRANT SYSTEM IN TOWN FAILS OR IS OVERWHELMED, TANKERS ARE IMMEDIATELY UTILIZED.
BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MEET CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS, IT PUTS OUR FIREFIGHTERS AT GREATER RISK FOR ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLE INJURY.
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Posted: to MCVFD News and Updates on Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Updated: Fri, Jun 19, 2026