Thursday May, 12 2011 @ 10:47:10

Nature: IR Accepts Delivery of New Utility Truck

On Thursday, April 22, 2011, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company accepted delivery of a new 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Door Crew Cab pick-up that was funded via one of the two United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects in the First State.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company received authorization to procure wild land firefighting equipment and a utility response vehicle to supplement current brush truck operations and provide aid during periods of inclement weather.

This vehicle will be equipped with a snow-plow package, first responder equipment for fire and emergency service response which may include traffic control and traffic enhancement functionalities (traffic signs, traffic cones, electronic arrow boards, and other equipment and devices) to ameliorate our operational efficiency while performing our primary organizational objective of fire suppression, fire prevention and incident mitigation in order to protect and save life and property.

The new truck will be identified at Utility 80-8 and will undergo additional design upgrades that will include utility body package which includes individualized compartment, shelving, etc. The new truck specifications include the following options:

• F-350 SuperDuty package;

• 4-door crew cab;

• 4-wheel drive;

• Automatic transmission;

• Turbo diesel, 6.2 liter engine;

• 1 ton vehicle weight rating;

• Snow plow package;

• Towing package;

• Locking Differentials;

• Aluminum wheels with all terrain tires;

• Single Rear Wheels;

• Front Bucket Seats (steel gray in color);

• Power Seats;

• Power Windows;

• Power Towing Mirrors;

• Rear Back Bench Seats (steel gray in color);

• Rubber Floor Mats;

• Factory Tinted Windows;

• AM/FM/CD Radio;

• Air Conditioning;

• Chrome Front Bumpers;

• Chrome side running boards;

• Chrome Front Grill;

• Cruise Control;

• Clearance Lights on Cab; and

• Tilt Steering Wheel.

This unit will be upgraded to include emergency response lighting; radio and telecommunication equipment for emergency response; specialized decals and graphics; and other emergency upgrades.

The truck committee was appointed by Chief Steven C. Deery, Jr. and includes: Chairman James R. Wagner; Eric G. Ruckle; Steven C. Deery, Jr.; Raymond J. Miller; and Patrick C. Miller.