New 4,000-Gallon Tanker Joins CFD as Crews Begin Intensive Training
Cutchogue, NY - The Cutchogue Fire Department on 17th August 2026 has officially begun training on its newest apparatus—a brand-new tanker designed to strengthen the department’s firefighting capabilities across the district.
Members gathered at CFD headquarters Monday evening for the first in a series of training sessions focused on the department’s new Tanker 8-5-2. The apparatus, recently delivered to the department, represents the first tanker unit in CFD history and will play a critical role in areas without access to hydrants.
Built to carry 4,000 gallons of water, the tanker will be particularly valuable in remote portions of the fire district, including areas undergoing new development where traditional water sources may not yet be available.
During the training, firefighters were introduced to the use of a 4,000-gallon folding portable tank, also known as a dump tank. Crews spent the evening practicing driving, water offloading and refilling operations as part of a simulated tanker shuttle. The exercise also allowed Engine 8-5-4 to practice drafting water from the portable tank.
The new 2026 Fouts Bros. Tanker, built on a Kenworth chassis, is equipped with:
- 4,000-gallon poly water tank
- 1,500 GPM Hale pump
- Deck gun
- Booster reel
- 4,000-gallon folding portable tank
- Rear dump chute
- Two 200-foot 1¾-inch preconnected hose lines
Training will continue throughout the coming month as CFD personnel become familiar with the tanker’s systems and develop the skills necessary to operate the apparatus safely and efficiently during emergency incidents.
The tanker is currently being outfitted with additional equipment and is expected to be placed into service in the near future.
CFD also expressed its appreciation to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund for its generous donation of 1,000 feet of 5-inch hose, which will help equip the new tanker for service.
The donation provides an important boost to the department’s water-supply capabilities and reflects the continued support and dedication of those committed to strengthening the fire service.
Tanker 8-5-2 is set to become an important new resource for CFD, providing firefighters with the water capacity and mobility needed to protect communities well beyond the reach of traditional hydrant systems.
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