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Inside the Hosebed: Kansas City Engines 1, 10

The first two of four new Spartan engines arrives ready for work


KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas City, Kan, Fire Department took delivery of the first two of four new Spartan Custom Pumpers in June, through Feld Fire.

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Feld Fire, Inc.

Left to right:

  • Upper left, 200 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose
  • Lower left, 200 feet of 1-3/4 inch hose
  • 1,000 feet 5” LDH
  • 300 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose
  • Above right discharge, 200 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose
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Feld Fire, Inc.

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