Engine 71 In Production
 
By Active Member Thomas Buckmaster
January 20, 2023
 

08/26/2022 - This week, Engine 71 began production with the cab in fabrication. Next week, expect cab to be
scheduled for paint process. Soon, expect body to begin fabrication and chassis to be scheduled for
frame-up.

09/02/2022 - This week, Engine 71's cab moved through the paint process.

09/09/2022 - This week, Engine 71’s cab moved through the paint process while the chassis was in frame-up.

09/16/2022 - This week, Engine 71's cab moved through the paint process while the chassis was scheduled for chassis line and the body was being assembled in fabrication.

09/23/2022 - This week, Engine 71's cab moved through cab assembly while the chassis was scheduled for chassis line and the body moved to paint process.

09/30/2022 - This week, Engine 71's cab moved through cab assembly while the chassis was on chassis line for drivetrain and the body moved through the paint process.

10/07/2022 - This week, Engine 71's cab was mounted on the chassis while the body moved through the paint process.

10/14/2022 - This week, Engine 71's chassis was staged while the body was prepped for chassis.

10/21/2022 - This week, Engine 71's chassis was staged while the body was prepped for chassis. Next week, expect the body to be mounted on the chassis.

11/04/2022 - This week, Engine 71's chassis and body were staged. Next week, expect body to be scheduled for chassis mounting.

11/18/2022 - This week, Engine 71's pump module, body and tank were mounted on the chassis. Next week, expect progress to continue with installation of additional wiring, plumbing and other components.

12/02/2022 - This week, progress continued on Engine 71 with installation of additional wiring, plumbing and other components. Next week, expect similar type work to continue.

12/09/2022 - This week, progress continued on Engine 71 with installation of additional wiring, plumbing, shelving and other components. Next week, expect similar type work to continue followed by testing.

12/16/2022 - This week, progress continued on Engine 71 with installation of additional wiring, plumbing, shelving and other components. Next week, expect similar type work to continue followed by testing.

12/23/2022 - This week, testing and follow-up items were addressed as Engine 71 moved through final product evaluation. Next week, expect follow-up work to continue as truck is prepped for final inspection.

01/13/2023 - This week, remaining testing and follow-up items were addressed as Engine 71 moved through final product evaluation.

01/20/2023 - This week, committee members traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin for final inspection. Delivery to Atlantic Emergency Solutions is tentatively scheduled for next week once all repairs/change orders are completed.

Once progress reports are received, they will be posted here weekly.