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Vehicle News / Dec 26 Edition

October 26, 2026 | NEW JERSEY Ron Jeffers, Correspondent

Scotch Plains Water Rescue 1662 has been placed into service. This 2026 Sherp N-1200 4WD apparatus features seven rear seats, scene lighting, front and rear portable Warn winches, and an emergency roof exit.

Photo by Ron JeffersScotch Plains Water Rescue 1662 has been placed into service. This 2026 Sherp N-1200 4WD apparatus features seven rear seats, scene lighting, front and rear portable Warn winches, and an emergency roof exit.

Rahway Engine 2 is a new Spartan Extreme Duty 1500-GPM/750-GWT pumper. The cab features a 10-inch raised roof with seating for six and equipment chargers. Additional features include three cross-lay hose beds, a rearview camera, scene lighting, left and rear discharge gates, a low rear hose bed, an elevated deck gun, and wheel well storage. The apparatus was sold by Campbell Supply Co.

Photo by Ron JeffersRahway Engine 2 is a new Spartan Extreme Duty 1500-GPM/750-GWT pumper. The cab features a 10-inch raised roof with seating for six and equipment chargers. Additional features include three cross-lay hose beds, a rearview camera, scene lighting, left and rear discharge gates, a low rear hose bed, an elevated deck gun, and wheel well storage. The apparatus was sold by Campbell Supply Co.

East Orange Rescue Co. 1 has been assigned a 2025 Spartan/Rescue 1 apparatus. The cab features seating for six and equipment chargers. Additional features include a portable winch, coffin-style compartments, anchor points, a rehab awning on the officer’s side of the apparatus, and rear step compartment space.

Photo by Ron JeffersEast Orange Rescue Co. 1 has been assigned a 2025 Spartan/Rescue 1 apparatus. The cab features seating for six and equipment chargers. Additional features include a portable winch, coffin-style compartments, anchor points, a rehab awning on the officer’s side of the apparatus, and rear step compartment space.

Lakewood Tower Ladder 5 has been placed into service with a 2026 Seagrave 75-foot Aerialscope platform. The cab features seating for six. Additional features include scene lighting and rear tunnel storage for ground ladders.

Photo by Ron JeffersLakewood Tower Ladder 5 has been placed into service with a 2026 Seagrave 75-foot Aerialscope platform. The cab features seating for six. Additional features include scene lighting and rear tunnel storage for ground ladders.

Seaside Park Engine 4505 is a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500-GPM/470-GWT/30-GFT/100-foot quint. The cab features seating for six. Additional features include three cross-lay hose beds, scene lighting, a rearview camera, and aerial operation controls located at the pump panel. The extended front bumper is equipped with an inlet and discharge gate. The new apparatus replaces a Tele-Squrt model and was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

Photo by Ron JeffersSeaside Park Engine 4505 is a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500-GPM/470-GWT/30-GFT/100-foot quint. The cab features seating for six. Additional features include three cross-lay hose beds, scene lighting, a rearview camera, and aerial operation controls located at the pump panel. The extended front bumper is equipped with an inlet and discharge gate. The new apparatus replaces a Tele-Squrt model and was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.

Vehicle News / Dec 26 Edition

Ron JeffersCorrespondent

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