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 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. |
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