Engine 71
AVFD is purchasing a new engine to better serve our community. We're excited to share our journey though contract to delivery!
On the way!
After completed construction, Pierce drove our new engine from the factory to the Maryland dealership for final fit up. During the trip, and friendly citizen grabbed these photos and sent them to us!
Heading home!
Another look at our new engine!
Starting the build
On December 18th, the AVFD's new engine started production. More pictures available on Atlantic Emergency's website
Truck 7
Not ours, maybe next time we'll be ordering one of these!
Reviewing the specs
A long day for our commitee; every build line was reviewed and checked to ensure that Pierce understood exactly what we need.
Rolling out the red carpet
Peirce personally welcomed our delegation!.
Pierce Factory Appleton, Wisconsin
Four members of the AVFD Apperatus committee traveled to Wisconsin to go through the final pre-build paperwork, ensuring that the new engine is built to our exact specifications.
Signing the contract
After recieving multiple bids, the AVFD apperatus commitee has decided to purchase a Pierce engine through Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Preliminary Drawing
The new engine (working name "Engine 71") will feature many of the time-proven elements from our current apperatus fleet. In addition, the committee has spec'd out a few changes to improve the ability of our firefighters to quickly and effectively respond to all types of emergencies.