Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department has been anxiously awaiting their new apparatus Brush 7, which is going through the final inspections, and will hopefully be in Hollywood and in service in the next coming weeks!
Last week members of the Apparatus Committee took part in a Virtual Final Inspection of the new Brush 7. This was a first for us. Our Committee Members along with reps from Atlantic Emergency Solutions and Skeeter Brush Trucks complete part one of our final inspection. The unit is still located in Texas at the Skeeter Factory and we expect it in Baltimore some time next week. Once the unit arrives in Baltimore, our Committee Members will conduct an in person, part two, final inspection of the unit. We hope to have the unit in Hollywood in a few weeks.
Here is a brief description of the New Brush 7.
2020 Ford F-550 with 6.7 liter Diesel engine with custom body design with maximum storage capability and custom 4 link suspension and off road package
- 380 GPM single stage fire pump with drafting capability.
- 330 Gallons of water
- 10 Gallons of Class A foam and an around the pump Scotty foam system
- Two 8′ hard sleeves
- Skeeter 6” suspension lift with 335/80 super single tire and wheel conversion
- Heavy duty chassis skid plates
- Skeeter heavy duty brush and grill guard
- 15,000 lb front winch
- 9,000 portable winch for the rear
- Skeeter heavy duty aluminum Rescue Side Body with front body corners angled 22 degrees and narrow 92” wide body
- Darley 2 BE 18V fire pump
- Front bumper ground sweep nozzles
- Twin booster reels with 200’ hose each
- HiViz LED Lighting Firetech 12V scene lights on all four sides, and more!
We are looking forward to start training on this unit once it arrives. Another great job by the Apparatus Committee and our Membership for continuing to enhance our capabilities with our new Apparatus.
