The Glenview Fire Department recently received two new 2010 Pierce Arrow XT engines, which were previously mentioned in an earlier post. These units are set to replace older models and bring updated technology and features to the department’s fleet. The engine assigned to Engine 6 is still in the process of being fully equipped, as it awaits the installation of communication radios before it can be officially put into service.
Engine 7 was delivered with a new Pierce Arrow XT unit (serial number 23701), while the previous engine assigned to Engine 7, a Pierce Enforcer (serial number 17393), has been reassigned to Engine 13. This move helps streamline the department's apparatus configuration and ensures that each engine is properly matched with its designated body style.
Earlier this year, we reported that Glenview had ordered these two Arrow XT units. One was intended to match Engine 8, which already operates on a similar chassis with a rescue-style body, while the other was meant to have a standard pumper body, matching Engines 6 and 7.
A recent photo from Pierce shows Engine 7, which appears very similar to Engine 8 in design and layout. However, when the unit was recently deployed, it was seen with a standard pumper body, rather than the rescue-style configuration shown in the original delivery image. This suggests that the department may have made a last-minute adjustment or that the body was customized after delivery.
Another image from Larry Shapiro captures Engine 7 in service, highlighting the new features that distinguish it from older models. Meanwhile, Engine 13 now runs a 2006 Pierce Enforcer that was once assigned to Engine 7. This older model replaced a 1990 Pierce Lance engine, which is scheduled for disposal.
Some key differences between the new Arrow XT and the older Enforcer include a painted steel bumper instead of chrome, barrier-style short cab doors, a full LED light bar, and a longer hosebed with a flush rear design. Engine 13 also features chevron striping on its chrome bumper, a detail not seen on the newer unit. Additionally, the new engine is equipped with a 1,500-GPM pump and foam tanks holding 10 and 40 gallons, replacing the older system that used two 25-gallon tanks.
An interesting detail noted by the editor is that the new units feature clear labels on the pump panel showing exact tank capacities for both water and foam. This is a welcome improvement, as previous models often lacked such information, making it difficult for photographers and historians to determine specifications without additional research. This trend was also observed at the FDIC trade show, suggesting that manufacturers may be moving toward more transparent labeling on fire apparatus.
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