NEW TANKER EXPECTED THIS SUMMER

We are expecting the delivery of our new Seagrave tanker truck in the next couple of months. It will truly be a one-of-a-kind piece and certainly something for this town to proud of. The old tanker is holding up well but its 34 years old and no longer satisfies our needs. Here are some detailsThe new Tanker 8 has a 3000 tank 1000 Gallon per minute pump 207 inch wheel base and 32 feet overall length. Stainless steel tank cab and body along with a Telma retarderbraking system. The tank is semi-elliptical with a hose bed and it will have a polished outer wrap and a two-man cab. The hose bed should hold about 500 feet of 5 inch hose and it has a lot of compartment space. The front compartments are 61 inches wide by 38 inches high and 28 inches deep. the rear compartments are 35 inches wide 38 inches high and 28 inches deep. There is a full width compartment in the cab. This will be the seventh Seagrave apparatus owned by the New Canaan Fire Company 1. The evolution and brand loyalty began with a 1922 pumper Engine 1followed by the 1924 1946 and 1959 pumpers all numbered Engine 2 . Also the 1949 and 2003 ladders both ladder 3.We are very excited and will keep the site up to date with information as it becomes available.Our hats off to the truck committee specifically ChairmanFirefighter David DiPanni on a job well done. We are extremely fortunate to have such dedicated creative and meticulous individuals working for us.