Indian River’s Reiterations of Engine 80-3 – Comparisons of Old versus New…

(1) Engine 80-3 – 1968 Mack R-Model Pumper

Antique Engine 80-3 is a 1968 Mack R- Model, diesel powered engine, 5 speed manual transmission and has a 750 gallon per minute (GPM) Waterous pump, and 1,000 gallon tank.

This Engine hosts a 2-man cab with exterior side compartment mounted self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This engine cost approximately $30,000 when it was procured brand new by the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in the 1968 time period.

The Antique Engine #80-3 is housed at our Oak Orchard facility and is primarily used as a parade piece.

(2) Engine 80-3 – 2007 Spartan / 4-Guys Custom Pumper

Engine #80-3 is a 2007 Spartan Chassis / 4-Guys, Inc. Custom Pumper with a Stainless Steel - 12 gauge body, diesel powered engine by Cummins ISL - 400 HP; Allison EVS 3000P automatic transmission, Hale QMax, 2,000 GPM side mounted pump with 1,250 gallon water – 20A-20B Foam – UPF “L” shaped tank, with Rear suction, Painted R/U doors, Custom shelves / trays, Alum. Hose bed cover, Harrison 20kw hydraulic generator, Quartz lights, 3000w Light tower, electric reel, hydraulic reel, Whelen LED Light package, automated ladder rack, and FoamPro systems.

This Engine hosts a 7-man cab with fully equipped self-contained breathing apparatus devices installed into the seats. This engine cost approximately $442,000 when it was procured brand new by the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in the 2007 time period.

The 2007 Spartan / 4-Guys pumper is housed at our Long Neck facility and is primarily used as a first due piece of emergency response apparatus for structural fire incidents.

(3) Engine 80 – 2024 Pierce Saber Custom Pumper

Engine 80 is 2024 Pierce Saber Cab & Chassis, diesel powered engine by Cummins L9 - 450 HP, 3000 Series Allison automatic transmission, 1,500 GPM Pump, 1,000 Gallon Water Tank, Husky 3 Foam System, Firetech Scene Lighting, Painted R/U doors, Custom shelves and trays, etc.

This Engine hosts a 6-man cab capacity with fully equipped self-contained breathing apparatus devices installed into the seats. This engine cost approximately $841,000 when it was procured brand new by the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in the 2024 time period.

The 2024 Pierce Saber pumper will be housed at our Long Neck facility and is primarily used as a first due piece of emergency response apparatus for structural fire incidents.

Additional information regarding the emergency response units may be obtained by viewing the following links:

• Old (1968) vs. New (2007) - https://irvfc.com/apparatus/detail/4631  

• 2007 Spartan / 4-Guys Pumper - https://irvfc.com/apparatus/detail/4624  

• 1968 Mack R-Model Pump - https://irvfc.com/apparatus/detail/4613   

• Engine 80 – Weekly Production Synopsis - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/50780?ss=1  

• Engine 80 – Nears Completion / Activation - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/51127  

• Engine 80 – Graphics Status Update - https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/51156?ss=1