Special Operations 31

Photo by Mark Carr

Palm Beach County just took arrival of  two new Special Operations trucks.

This brand new custom Special Operations truck manufactured by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, recently made its debut in the parking lot of headquarters for all to see. Below are some details about the two trucks that will be in service soon.

  • Chassis Make: 2001 FFA custom chassis, 152 inch tilt cab with extended roof.
  • Construction: All aluminum extruded body & cab
  • Model : Inferno
  • Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 60 Series
  • # of Cylinders : 6
  • Rated HP: 500 @ 2100 RPM
  • Alternator Make: Leece Neville
  • Output : 320 AMPS
  • Battery: Multiple
  • Capacity 4200CCA
  • Transmission Make: Allison
  • Model: HD4060
  • Type: Automatic
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 100 Gallons
  • Dimensions: 39 1/2 feet long, 11 1/2 feet high, 8 1/2 feet wide
  • Est. service weight: (including personnel & equipment) 41,000 pounds.
  • Generator/Electrical: 25KW Amps hydraulic generator, 2 electric cords reels, marine circuit breaker panel
  • Breathing Air System: 4-5000 psi bottle cascade system, 2- breathing air quality air reels, 1-control panel.
  • Lighting: 2 remotely control light towers, 4 body mounted 1000 watt scene lights, 6 body mounted 12 volt scene lights.
  • Compartmention: Includes slide out tool boards, slide out trays, stokes basket storage, fixed and adjustable shelves, underbody compartments for air bags and other equipment.
  • Remote Camera System: Observes command area or is used as rear view camera for the backing of the unit.