Apparatus

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2021 11:50 Written by Administrator Sunday, 21 November 2010 00:10

Schuyler Hose operates with eight pieces of apparatus out of our station located at 35 Spring St. in the village.

• ER-571 - 1500 gpm / 850 tank
• ER-572 - 1250 gpm / 1000 tank
• ER-573 - 1250 gpm / 1000 tank
• TA-574 - 1250 gpm / 3500 tank
• F-575 - high pressure pump / 220 tank
• MR-576 - water rescue boat
• T-577 - 95' Aerialscope
• Car 57 & Car 570 - Command Vehicles

At the board meeting on June 8th the Village Board gave Chief Myers the approval to start the process of obtaining a new tanker to replace ETA-571 and TA-574.  Bids specifications have been drawn up and the procurement process will be initiated.  The new tanker will be a 1250 gpm 3500 gallon tanker on a commercial chassis.  The truck will also feature a unique self-filling vacuum system.

On December 29, 2011 Schuyler Hose Co. placed its new tanker in full service.  TA-574 is a 2011 E-One Water Master Vacuum Tanker on an International 7400 chassis with seating for a crew of two.  The tanker is equipped with a 1250 gpm Hale Pump, a Vacuum Pump and 3500 gallon aluminum water tank.

Water Master vacuum tankers can be filled at up to 2000 gallons per minute without a Class A Engine at the fill site using its unique self-filling vacuum system  The tanker can self-fill from up to three suction inlets using almost any alternative water source including ponds, rivers, lakes, ditches and swimming pools.

TA-574 is designated as the second due apparatus for all rural responses in our district and can also be used as a supply engine at any major village fires.  Two pre-connected attack lines are also available in the event a back up safety line is needed.  Equipment carried on TA-574 includes:

• 3500 gallon portable pond
• Turbo Draft
• Suction Hose
• Various sized adapters
• 500’ of 5” LDH