Fire Apparats Preservation Award

Indian River Vol. Fire Co.

for the restoration of their

1968

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Mack

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R600

Indian River VFC – Millsboro, DE

Engine 80-3 is a 1968 Mack R600 model pumper purchased new by the Indian River Vol. Fire Department (IRVFD) at a cost of only $30,000. This rig was built by Mack in Allentown, PA and carries the following manufacture numbers: Chassis R611F /Serial # T010. Powered by a Mack diesel engine, 5 speed manual transmission, it has a 1000GPM Waterous pump, and a 750 gallon booster tank, a two man cab with side compartment mounted SCBA devices. This unit has only has 49,958 road miles on her and only 1952 engine pumping hours. This unit was refurbished by 4 Guys in Myersdale, PA, and is still used or parades, car/truck shows, and fire prevention education programs for the local schools in their district. It is also used as a funeral caisson for fire company and ladies auxiliary members when needed. It is still used or parades, car/truck shows, public appearances, and fire prevention programs, and as a funeral caisson for fire company and ladies auxiliary members when needed.