Station 49 Frontline Apparatus
Tanker Support Unit 491
A crucial component of Station 49’s water supply operations, Tanker Support Unit 491 is built to deliver rapid and effective support in areas without hydrant access.
- Chassis: 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel
- Builder: MW Fire Apparatus
- Water Tank Capacity: 250 gallons
- Pump: Hale MG 1000 GPM
- Storage: Full 24” deep compartments for essential firefighting tools and equipment
- Hose Load:
- 300 feet of 1 ¾” attack line
- 300 feet of 3” supply line
- 1,000 feet of 4” supply line

Brush Unit 492
Designed for wildland and off-road firefighting, Brush Unit 492 is a highly maneuverable apparatus equipped to handle brush fires and difficult terrain.
- Pump: Honda Davey Pump
- Water Tank Capacity: 60 gallons
- Firefighting Equipment:
- Indian tanks for mobile water supply
- 200-foot booster hose for quick attack
- Miscellaneous hand tools for brush and structure firefighting
- Lighting: Surrounding LED lights for night operations

Engine 494
A versatile and powerful response unit, Engine 494 is fully equipped for fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Chassis: 2002 Pierce Dash
- Engine: Detroit 60 Series, 430 HP
- Transmission: Allison World 4060HDP Automatic
- Pump: Hale Q-Max 1,500 GPM Single Stage
- Water Tank Capacity: 1,000 gallons (poly tank)
- Power System: 2,600-watt Vanner power inverter
- Body & Cab: Aluminum construction with a 6-person cab
- Hose Load:
- 700 feet of 1 ¾” hand line
- 200 feet of 2” blitz line
- 500 feet of 3” supply line
- 1,000 feet of 4” supply line
- 200 feet of booster line
- Rescue Equipment: AMKUS hydraulic rescue tool for extrication and heavy rescue

Utility 497
A multi-purpose unit used for medical assists, personnel transport, and support functions.
- Chassis: 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
- Engine: 5.3L V8, 355 HP
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive System: 4-wheel drive for all-terrain response
- Primary Use: Medic assist unit, logistics, and personnel transport

Station 49: Ready to Respond
Each of these frontline apparatus plays a vital role in Station 49’s emergency response capabilities. Whether it's water supply support, brush fire suppression, structure firefighting, or medical assistance, these units ensure that our department is equipped to protect the community efficiently and effectively.
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