Post by PUMP on Feb 1, 2009 18:19:57 GMT -5
Engine 94 was designed and built to replicate a “City Engine” profile, incorporating the best possible safety features, but still maintaining the simplicity of an easy to work from engine. This includes a 7 man enclosed cab, a short wheelbase with excellent turning radius for ease of maneuverability, city geared acceleration, 60” from ground cross lays and hose bed. It is powered by a Series 60 Detroit Diesel 515 Hp engine, has a Jacobs 2 stage engine brake, rapid de-acceleration, anti rollover protection, 500 gallons of water, 1250 GPM pump, 3, 12 volt HID scene lights and a full complement of emergency lighting, as well as the reflective safety chevron on the rear.
It is with Honor that this new engine be dedicated to a member who has 45 years of active service with the department. Having joined in 1963 as a volunteer, then accepting a position in the newly formed PGFD in about 1967 maintained his dedication to the fire service. Upon retiring from the career department this individual never missed a beat and today continues to remain very active in the department. He serves our department with honor, instilling pride and professionalism in all the work that he does. Instrumental in keeping our fleet of apparatus in service and in tip top shape as he has for years, he consistently meets the challenges of teaching our younger staff, not only the mechanics of care and maintenance on apparatus but the finer arts of firefighting in general. Now it is with great honors that the officers and members of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. dedicate Engine 94 to MR. JOHN “JB” BRANOCK for all of your years of dedicated service and unselfish contributions to not only the department but to the Community we serve. We look forward to many more years to come.
It is with Honor that this new engine be dedicated to a member who has 45 years of active service with the department. Having joined in 1963 as a volunteer, then accepting a position in the newly formed PGFD in about 1967 maintained his dedication to the fire service. Upon retiring from the career department this individual never missed a beat and today continues to remain very active in the department. He serves our department with honor, instilling pride and professionalism in all the work that he does. Instrumental in keeping our fleet of apparatus in service and in tip top shape as he has for years, he consistently meets the challenges of teaching our younger staff, not only the mechanics of care and maintenance on apparatus but the finer arts of firefighting in general. Now it is with great honors that the officers and members of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. dedicate Engine 94 to MR. JOHN “JB” BRANOCK for all of your years of dedicated service and unselfish contributions to not only the department but to the Community we serve. We look forward to many more years to come.
