Fleet Friday - Engine 40

On this Fleet Friday we feature the brand new Engine 40, a 2022 Pierce Velocity with a 1,000 gallon water tank and 1,500 gpm pump. Engine 40 is a twin to the new Engine 47, both apparatus are designed for both rural and suburban operations. Engine 40 is staffed with 4 personnel including at least one Paramedic Firefighter.

[@bloodravensterminator8594]

Seems to be more like a squad with all the truck type tools on it, kinda cool to see that

[@cmcer1995]

Great review of Engine 40. I like the way everything is setup. A through explanation of your equipment. Really appreciate the quality SMFR puts out on a regular basis.

[@W211elegance]

Watching from Dorset UK 🇬🇧 👍🏽

[@stud88100]

Great video.

[@brendangearty5584]

You did an amazing absolutely 💯 👏 great job explaining your Pierce Apparatus on Engine 40 would like to meet you sometime!

[@NYJetsFanBTR04]

Honestly, old Engine 40 was more stylish, this one more portable. I'm hoping to get a new drawing down there soon!

[@ktar7189]

Thank you Kim Connor Eric and Lauren from your friend in Springfield Missouri kyle happy holidays to my PIO friends

[@NeilM01989]

Liked and shared 🧑🏻👍🏻🚒

[@roseknott2832]

Pierce manufactures in my area, Appleton, WI. It's pretty common to see various trucks out on test drives with all of the different department names on them.

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Very cool! You may have seen some SMFR trucks during test drives. Occasionally fire departments will also drive down to Lambeau and take photos there.

[@svedman]

This engineer is standardized across the district 😁

[@colorado_fire_ems]

I might have to go back and check it out

[@tonim7129]

Watching from Bavaria it is astouning how few equipment and tools you‘ve on board. Just like some bags and one hose and a compartment is declared to be full. Otherwise you do have much more water with you.

[@juliuslochner9325]

Ich hab mir das selbe gedacht, aber mir ist kaum eingefallen was wir mehr dabei haben außer Verkehrsabicherung und Rollschläuche

[@devintrudeau6351]

3341 was a awesome rig , 3390 will serve very well though

[@landonpalmer7662]

Nerd

[@jsuperman7672]

We have a Pierce Mega Puc , with a thousand gallon tank, and 2k gpm, and very similar set up as this truck. Very nice guys.

[@andrewswan6859]

Good job guys big fan beautiful rig I wish my department had this nice equipment

[@SD45-ET44AC]

It’s nice but I still enjoyed learning and running a 1961 American LaFrance.

[@Bryer68]

Great video south metro fire department may god bless and merry Christmas from Bryer Floyd

[@raleighncfirebuff6773]

Cant wait! thx for the video

[@andrewswan6859]

Btw I like the longer fleet Fridays can you make them longer when you get the new hazmat and the tiller

[@dalepratt9707]

Is SMFR getting a tiller?!? That would be sweet!!!!!

[@andrewswan6859]

@@dalepratt9707 they are to my knowledge to replace the heavy rescue

[@Cyedae]

@@andrewswan6859 You are correct, it'll be replacing both the heavy rescue and the tower itself as far as I'm concerned whenever it was announced.

[@gophercountryusa]

What is the length of pumper?

[@drummerpatrick18]

Serious question, as I’m half asleep after working 16 hours. But if it’s a 1000 gal tank, and pumps 1500 GPM, does that mean that every minute (less actually), at full pump pressure, the tank is emptied? If that’s the case, how much pressure do hydrants put out to the engines?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Great question! When pumping at full capacity the 1,000 gallon water tank would be emptied in less than 1 minute. It's rare that an Engine would pump water at full capacity without being connected to a water supply, like a fire hydrant. For the majority of operations where a single hose line is being used while relying on tank water, the firefighters have a several minutes before the water is gone.

[@Nate-ro8nk]

Looks clean! No traffic cones or road flares?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Although they weren’t highlighted during this tour, the Engine is equipped with collapsible traffic cones.

[@hosedragger-204]

I believe that NFPA regulations require all apparatus to carry a certain number of road cones on them. I could be mistaken though

[@terrylugo2474]

I’m from Texas and have my basic structural firefighting and Emt certifications. Currently in paramedic school. South metro is my dream dept/employer not sure if there a ifsaac state. Great video guys

[@Bobbyd0052]

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ! 🇺🇲

[@Bobbyd0052]

GOOD LUCK TO YOU !🇺🇲

[@josephreyes9477]

I’m from Georgia I’m a FIRE EXTRORE WITH THE HOUSNTON COUNTRY FD THIS IS MY 5th year doing this i love doing this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terrylugo2474]

@@josephreyes9477 are you a explorer or a paid guy now ?

[@jamesweber3027]

I forgot to ask this during the live drop whatever it is. How do station assignments go? Is it based off where you live or is it a random draw?

[@pc6400]

I asked this question a while back. The answer I got was they bid on open seats based on rank (Officer, Engineer or Firefighter), EMS qualifications (EMT or Paramedic) , seniority and willingness/qualifications to be on a specialty team if one is located at the station they wish to bid (Hazmat, Wildland, Tech Rescue, Dive). I don't know for certain how new firefighters are assigned but I believe they are pretty much rotated around during probation and then serve as rovers once off probation until they bid a seat. I believe newly promoted engineers and officers have to rove as well until they bid a seat but not sure.

[@jamesweber3027]

@@pc6400 hm interesting I would love to join the HAZMAT team

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Yep, that's how it works. New firefighters out of the academy are assigned to a Battalion and rotate through apparatus there while getting their rookie book signed off. Once they're training is complete they usually rove until they win a bid.

[@stevejones5824]

Nice new rig. Didn't get to see the ladders...

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Sorry about that! Engine 23's ladder rack system is identical and there's a demonstration of it's operation in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKuboWmErseMfpo

[@stevejones5824]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Thanks for the link. Great to see standardization across the Fleet.

[@sethstephenson4491]

For the next fleet Friday can medic 44

[@ryanross8020]

Hey south metro I had a question I wanted to ask you guys about the wild land fire gear. Does each person get their own personal wild land gear and bag that they put on the engines??

[@ryanross8020]

Or does everyone share the same gear

[@ryanross8020]

For each shift

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Great question! Each firefighter gets their own wildland boots, pants, shirt/jacket and most have their own helmet. Each bag on the engine contains a backpack harness that holds a fire shelter, water, face mask, and headlamp.

[@franklewis6943]

Hey South Metro PIOple! Nerdy question for you: Rumor has it this rig was reassigned to 19s, and 19s former engine (SM3310) went to 21s. Also, that 40s is back to running one of the old tandem-axle pumper/tankers (SM3340 or 3341). If that the case, what prompted the shuffle, and what happened to 21s' former rig, the 2016 Impel PUC (SM3668)?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

That rumor is true. The shuffle was prompted by a need to have more onboard water supply on Engine 21 due to their unique geographic location. Their original Engine and Engine 22 were purchased by Cunningham Fire Rescue with 500 gallon water tanks, but all other Engines in the fleet hold 650+ gallons. Since 21's first due area can have extended second due response times and their apparatus wasn't due for replacement for a few years, a shuffle needed to occur. Engine 21's former apparatus has been reassigned to the Training Division for use at the academy.

[@johnnysbricks483]

That’s a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 100’ rear mount tower, that’s all I know, don’t know the pump GPM or the tank size.

[@BASSMANVLOGS]

anywhere we can get some SMFR merch!? or a department patch! FF from Georgia!!

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Yes! Merch is available at this link smfr-community-mar22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR2JN8l-7NlKVL5qdGgSmajVRR4bQCmNfa-jXOlM_ue775npVq8sTQDxDII and a large variety of patches are available here - www.911patches.com/search?type=product&q=south+metro

[@jea4jea413]

Where is the hard suction for drafting?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

The hard suction sections are mounted on the officer side ladder rack.

[@egarcia549]

What is the difference between truck and apparatus and why he tried to correct it?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

"Truck" is generally used to describe a ladder truck / aerial apparatus. Sometimes in conversations it's easy to refer to an Engine as a truck since that's the type of vehicle it is, but by firefighting terminology it's not accurate.

[@longviewstud26]

Would love to see all the flashy flashy lights 😁

[@wgtproductions2167]

Can you make a Department Explorers Program Vlog??

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Yes! In fact, we're working on one right now.

[@spencr.]

​Hey, I was wondering if you could show the sprinkler system alarm that went off today (12/15) at West Middle School? You guys showed up and I thought it was so cool! Do you have any bodycam footage? Address 5151 S Holly St. Thanks!

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Thanks for asking! SMFR doesn't have any body cam video from that incident.

[@cadenraymond1994]

Where can I buy a Hoodie?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Shirts are available for purchase at this link - smfr-community-mar22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwAR2JN8l-7NlKVL5qdGgSmajVRR4bQCmNfa-jXOlM_ue775npVq8sTQDxDII

[@Code3EnforcementGaming]

Question! Does SMFR Have A Mascot?

[@kevindwyer5819]

I doubt they do

[@Leopity.]

Different stations have there own mascots

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

SMFR doesn't have a mascot for the fire district, but many of the 30 fire stations have their own mascots/logos.

[@Code3EnforcementGaming]

@@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO Thank you!

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Why is steering wheel controls for sirens such a new and novel thing in the US? It’s been the standard in the UK for decades. It’s far safer. Also, why does this vehicle not carry much equipment? A lot of empty space in those compartments.

[@vincentmineault9360]

Eric what happened to PIO vlog, you not doing anymore?

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

There's a new PIO vlog that will premiere today! (December 16, 2022)

[@daltonmiles1681]

Do you know when Engine 40 will have a station logo on it like Engine 23 and Engine 47

[@SouthMetroFireRescuePIO]

Station 40 is working on a new logo, once it's final they'll add it to their apparatus.

[@James.I]

I have a game called Flashing Lights and I am apart of a group that is called South Metro Fire Rescue and we have stations and trucks just like you do in real life so if you ever want to check it out just let me know and I will give you some info

[@Danny-hw9yv]

🤔

[@nerdfallfeuerwehr3944]

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