Melrose Engine 242
By CHRIS DILLEY, Senior Correspondent | December 21, 2020 | FLORIDA
Story No. 122120100

Photo by Chris DilleyEngine 242 using the Night Scan Light Tower

Photo by Chris DilleyPlant City Fire Rescue handing over the title

Photo by Chris DilleyBefore the light upgrades

Photo by Chris Dilley

Photo by Chris Dilley

Photo by Chris Dilley

Photo by Chris Dilley

Photo by Chris Dilley
The Melrose Fire Department recently placed into service a 1998 Pierce Saber as Engine 242. This engine was donated by Plant City Fire Rescue, where it formerly served as Engine 3. This engine has a 1500 GPM Waterous pump, a 750-gallon water tank, three mid ship preconnected attack lines and a Night Scan light tower. Before being placed into service the overhead light bar was replaced with a LED style light bar and additional led scene lights were installed, along with updated graphics and reflective chevrons added to the rear.
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