Carpentersville engine in production

Martin Nowak and Ron Wolkoff recently came across 'in production' photos HERE showing a new fire engine being built by Ferrara for the Carpentersville Fire Department. These images give a rare glimpse into the early stages of the department's next-generation apparatus, which is currently under construction at Ferrara Fire Apparatus.

H-4974 Carpentersville, IL

Type: Custom Rescue Pumper
Chassis: Ferrara Ember custom fire chassis; Cummins ISL9 450 hp engine; Allison 3000 EVS transmission; Ember extended medium cab with 12” raised roof; Seating for 5; EMS cabinet behind officer seat
Body: Heavy duty extruded aluminum fire body; Left and right side full height compartments, 15” deep upper/28” deep lower; Ferrara Ladders-Thru-The-Tank storage module; Spare SCBA over rear wheels
Pump: Hale QMAX 1500 GPM; Side panel controls; Fire Research Pump Boss pressure governor; Hale MIV-E intake valves in each steamer inlet; Triple speedlays; Right side LDH discharge; Rear 2-1/2” discharge; Deck gun plumbing with TFT Extend-A-Gun and Akron 3416 monitor
Tank: 1000 gallon poly water tank
Feature: Whelen LED warning lights; Whelen LED Traffic Advisor; Federal GH scene lights; Fire Research Evolution 12V LED telescopic lights, 2 rear body and 2 on rear cab wall; Fire Research 12V LED brow light

This new engine is expected to be a significant upgrade for the Carpentersville Fire Department, offering advanced technology, enhanced safety features, and improved performance. The design includes a custom rescue pumper configuration, making it ideal for both fire suppression and emergency medical response. As the unit moves closer to completion, more details about its final specifications and deployment date are likely to emerge. For now, these early photos offer an exciting preview of what’s coming next for the department.

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