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Just thought I would share a picture of our M916A1 at work protecting the community. I also included a picture of our M35A3 brush truck and an M978A2 from another department out on the same fire. You could see the relief on the faces of the elderly couple worried about the large grass fire...

Welcome from Southern Oklahoma!

I used a lockable switch from Flaming River that is rated for 250 amps continuous and 2500 amps for 5 seconds. It was not cheap but I am confident it can handle anything my Deuce throws at it. http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0015/s0005/FR1005 Here is a post showing how I...

Yes, this will be kept inside our station except when on a call. We don't yet have a drop tank. We usually just fill brush trucks or feed an engine when on a scene. We will carry 1-1/2 hose and a nozzle so that we can also fight fire from this truck if needed. I am working on the additional...

Finally getting close to putting our tender in service. I just have to install and wire the emergency lights and put the fire department decals on the door. We changed from our original plans and used a single 2,350 gallon poly tank.

Unfortunately I am not going to be able to make it this year. :-( This has always been such a good parade. You guys have a good time and post lots of pictures.

Welcome from Southern Oklahoma!

I have had good luck with the Deltran Battery Tenders. We use the waterproof models (both 12v and 24v) on all of our fire trucks. I also use the same 24v model for my deuce. My deuce's batteries are over 5 years old and are still going strong...

A short video from the parade.

Made it home safe. It was great to see everyone and a true honor to be able to have the Blue Star Mothers group decorate and ride in my deuce this year.

Sunny and 71 today. Beautiful day for a parade. See everyone there.