Engine 42

In August of 2018, the ESD4 Commissioners approved the purchase of a new Fire Engine to replace the nearly 30 year old Engine 8 (eassigned as ESD4 Engine 41 in 2016).

On June 7th of 2019, the ESD took delivery of the new “Engine 42”. It was initially located at Station #1, and then relocated to Fannett Station #2 for service.

The new Engine features seating for 5, greatly exceeding the crew capacity of our existing apparatus. The ability to place more firefighters onboard apparatus allows us to reduce the number of personal vehicles on an emergency scene. This significantly enhances Firefighter safety on highways. The custom cab additionally provides storage for EMS equipment, electronics, seat mounted SCBA, and room for Firefighting bunker gear to be carried.

For enhanced crew safety, the vehicle’s Advanced Protection System provides firefighters best-in-class protection against frontal impact, rollover, side impact and occupant ejection to and from the scene. Components include additional airbag positions, full side curtain airbags, advanced seat belts and outboard sensors that enable an intelligent restraint control module. The seat belt warning system provides audible and visual confirmation of seat belt status.