Rescue 98

Rescue 98 is a 1981 Ford C8000 with a Cat diesel engine and 5-speed manual transmission.

- 300 gpm pump

- 200 gal. tank

- class A and class B foam capabilities

- two 1 ¾” preconnects

- 500 ft. of 2 ½” hose

- eight 500 watt permanent mounted lights

- 7500 watt Onan generator

- full complement of Amkus rescue tools

- nine 6000 psi cascade bottles with filling station on board

This apparatus is currently for sale.

Click here to view photos of Rescue 98

The 1981 Ford will soon be replaced by a brand new KME Predator LFD Rescue Pumper which will enhance our overall rescue capabilities with its many features, including:

- Cummins ISX15 500hp engine

- Allison 4000EVS transmission

- Waterous S100 1,500 gpm rearmount pump

- 500 gal tank

- SmartPower HR25 25 kw generator

- seating for eight

Rear-mount pump panel	Cab seating
Chief Engineer John Houck examines the tool box.	Chief Gary Wezel points out some of the interior features.
Packing new hose	Cascade system
Click here to view the progression of the rescue being built at the KME plant in Nesquahoning.

1/2 - West Pikeland Dwelling

No one harmed in this house fire.

11/6 - House Fire on Old State Rd.

Family evacuated house as it filled with smoke.

10/30 - Phoenixville 3-Alarmer

Heavy fire and smoke damage 3 buildings.

10/29 - Fire Destroys Collegeville Home

Engine 98 provided secondary water supply.

What is Station 98?

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