United Communities VFD Fleet

Tools of the Trade, Ready to Serve

A large white and green fire tanker truck labeled "United Communities" is parked in front of a brick fire station with "United Communities Vol. Fire Dept." and “Tanker 9” signage visible.

Tanker 9

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Soon to be retired

Specifications: Tanker 9 is a 1996 Freightliner unit with a two-person air-conditioned cab powered by a Detroit 60 series 400-horsepower diesel engine with a 5-speed Allison Automatic Transmission. The vehicle carries 3000 gallons of water in a poly tank and is supplied with a 1000-gallon-per-minute Hale single-stage pump. It hosts a 5kw Honda Generator with telescoping scene lights. The unit has a 150-foot 1-1/2″ trash line, two cross lays. It carries several hundred feet of 3-inch supply line and several quick disconnect short shots. The unit also carries an array of small tools and a 3000-gallon portable folding tank. The unit was rehabbed in 2012 with a complete exterior makeover, new LED lights, and a rear chevron warning package. The unit was dedicated to former UCVFD Fire Chief David M. Brinkley after he died in the line of duty in 1998.