Engine #6 is a 1997 Pierce Saber. It has a 1500 gpm pump, with 4 pre-connected 1 3/4 lines and 2 pre-connected 2 1/2 lines. It carries 1000 feet of 4 inch hose. Along with all of the fire equipment, we also carry Centaur (Hurst) extrication tools. Our EMS equipment consists of a jump kit, oxygen, cervical collars , ALS equipment, a LP 12 defibrillator, and Paramedic level meds. It has been with us since 2005. The truck had a total makeover in the summer of 2006, just before being assigned to us.
The previous Engine #6 was this 1977 Ward- LaFrance. It had a 1000 gpm pump. It was in service as Engine #6 from 1989-1994.
This Mack engine was in service as Engine #6 until 1989.
This hand pump Engine served as "Tiger 6" from 1847 until 1864. It is pictured here in front of their station on State Street hill. The picture was taken sometime after 1854.
This McCann engine (cira. late 1920's) Served as Engine #6. The dates are unknown and the truck can be seen at the Cole Land Museum in Bangor.
This Engine #6 is a 1989 Pierce Arrow. It has a 1250 gpm pump, with 4 pre-connected 1 3/4 lines and 2 pre-connected 2 1/2 lines. It carries 1000 feet of 4 inch hose. It was with us from 1994 until September 2005. The truck was rebuilt in late 2001 and now is assigned as Engine 2 (spare engine).