Video: Botetourt County (VA) Fire & EMS Pierce Saber

Botetourt County’s Saber rescue-pumper will respond to EMS, fire and rescue calls. Heavy-duty vinyl flaps were added to roll-out and protect the sides of the body from damage while equipment is being removed from compartments.

SPECIFICATIONS

CHASSIS: Saber®

BODY: Pumper

ENGINE: Cummins L9

HORSEPOWER: 450 hp

FRONT SUSPENSION: Leaf

REAR SUSPENSION: Spring

FOAM SYSTEM: Husky™ 12

PUMP: Hale Midship

PUMP GPM: 1500 gpm

TANK: Water, Foam

TANK SIZE: 750 gallons

GENERATOR: Harrison Hydraulic

GENERATOR KW: 15 kW

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