Pumper 196

In 2005 Western Wake took delivery of the replacement for old Pumper/Tanker 196.  It was built by Pierce Manufacturing as part of Wake County's apparatus replacement program.  The truck is a Pierce Contender equipped with a Cummins ISL diesel motor, a Waterous 1250 GPM pump with a Husky Foam System, a 1000 gallon tank, a 30 gallon on-board foam tank and a 2100 gallon drop tank it also has Onspot automatic tire chain system, a first for Western Wake. This truck is the first out on vehicle accidents and vehicle fires.  It also serves as the mutual aid engine.  Essential structural fire equipment is carried as is a MSA Thermal Imaging Camera.  In addition it carries a Holmatro hydraulic pump, cutter and combination tool to enable it to begin extrication before the rescue arrives.  It seats 6 firefighters in an enclosed raised-roof cab.  Scene lighting is provided by a 1500 watt brow light and (2) 1500 watt scene lights mounted on the side of the truck above the pump panel.

Emergency warning devices include: A LED light bar, and an all LED perimeter lighting package which was upgraded by our members.  It also has a Code 3 siren and speaker along with air horns along with a Federal Signal "Q".

196 was placed in service on 7 December 2005, and ran its first call that day, a working vehicle fire on Interstate 40.