Shumway (IL) Fire Protection District Takes Delivery of Alexis Tanker

The Shumway (IL) Fire Protection District has taken delivery of this Alexis tanker built on a Freightliner two-door cab and chassis. The rig features a 2,000-gallon tank and Darley 1,500-gpm pump.


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Specifications for the new tanker include:

  • Freightliner M2 106 2-Door Chassis
  • Detroit DD8, 350-HP Diesel Engine
  • Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
  • Heavy-Duty Stainless-Steel Body and Subframe
  • ROM Roll Up Doors
  • 2000-Gallon Wetside Poly Tank
  • One (1) Newton 10” Square Swivel Tank Dump w/ 36” Extension
  • Darley PSM 1500-GPM Pump
  • Fol-Da-Tank Roll Out Drop Down Tray, right side above compartments
  • Suction Hose Storage, left side above compartments
  • Progressive Dynamics On-Board Battery Charger w/ Viair Air Compressor
  • Kussmaul Super Auto Eject Shoreline Connection
  • Whelen Electronic Siren with 100-watt Whelen Speaker
  • Whelen LED Warning Light Package
  • FireTech LED Scene Light Package
  • Audiovox Back-up Camera System

For more information, visit https://www.alexisfire.com/listings/2000-gallon-tanker-2374/.

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