Forreston Fire Protection District has taken delivery of a new 2020 Alexis Pumper/Engine and have placed it in service as of this release. The new truck was purchased as a demo from Alexis Fire Equipment. The cost of the new truck will be partially offset by the already completed sale of the 2005 Peterbilt fire engine that it is replacing.
The new Engine 5901 features a 1000 gallon tank, 2000 gallon per minute pump, and the SAM (Scene Apparatus Management) Control System with wireless tablet. Full specifications can be found here: https://www.alexisfire.com/listings/custom-side-control-equalizer-sam-pumper-2406/
This new apparatus allows FFPD to continue to serve its community as best as possible by making the sometimes difficult and stressful task of providing the life saving water on a fire scene, a bit more approachable. The members of FFPD have already been training on this truck and have noted the ease of use of the new SAM system.
FFPD hopes to host a public viewing soon when the weather and local health precautions allow. The website will be updated with photos of the new truck once weather cooperates.