Found this listing on govdeals.com and thought it might interest some fire enthusiasts out there:
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**Auction Listing for 1994 Pierce Arrow – 75’ Snorkel Fire Truck**
This auction features an impressive 1994 Pierce Arrow fire truck equipped with a 75-foot snorkel. The current bid stands at $5,000 USD, with the auction closing in just 20 days, 8 hours (as of October 30, 2024, at 6:00 PM CDT). The minimum bid increment is set at $50.
Key Features:
- **Engine:** 9.2L inline six-cylinder diesel engine.
- **Seating Capacity:** Seats up to six people, including three SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) seats.
- **Condition:** The engine starts, runs, and operates as expected. It has been running weekly since being out of service starting July 23, 2023. Note that the engine hours may exceed the stated 3,568 due to these recent weekly runs.
- **Snorkel Aerial:** 75-foot snorkel aerial with a 4-inch waterway and breathing air system. Both systems were tested and certified by UL in 2023. The aerial has logged 1,211.7 hours.
- **Water Pump:** Equipped with a 1,250 GPM Waterous pump. The pump passed its latest test in 2023 with only 97 recorded pump hours.
- **Tank Configuration:** No onboard tank; however, it includes two 1 ½†crosslays and enough storage space for up to 800 feet of 4-inch LDH (Large Diameter Hose).
- **Ladders:** Multiple ladders remain attached to the apparatus:
- One 35-foot three-piece ladder,
- One 24-foot two-piece ladder,
- Two 16-foot roof ladders,
- One 14-foot roof ladder,
- One 14-foot attic extension ladder, and
- One 10-foot folding ladder.
- **Generator:** An onboard Onan 7,500-watt diesel generator, which runs off the apparatus diesel tank, powers two cord reels and various other onboard outlets.
- **Tools & Equipment:** All remaining tools and equipment currently on the apparatus will be included in the sale. This includes tools, poles, fittings, fans, and more.
- **Parts & Manuals:** All additional parts, equipment, manuals, and service records will also be part of the sale.
- **Maintenance:** Regular service has been performed as per maintenance schedules, and all required annual testing has been completed.
Attached are photos from the Geneva Fire Department, showcasing the condition and appearance of this classic fire truck.
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*Thanks to Martin for sharing this find!*
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