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Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department

3 months ago

On April 16, 2018 the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors was approached by Chief Eric W. Meredith. Chief Meredith requested the establishment of a committee to review the replacement of our current Engine - 71. Engine - 71 is a 2001 Freightliner built by American LaFrance. It holds 750 gallons of water with a 1250 GPM pump and has pump-n-roll capabilities. The department’s Board of Directors appointed a voluntary group office members to the "Engine Committee". Committee members consisted of Chairman / Chief - Eric Meredith, 1st Asst. Chief - Joseph Joyner, 2nd Asst. Chief - Norman Husfelt, 2nd Lieutenant - William Elborn IV and Fire Fighter - Jayden Wilson.

The committee held their first official meeting on Mother's day Sunday, May 13, 2018, being the first of many. The committee first started by reviewing the current condition and maintenance records on the 18 year old engine. The committee also reviewed county standards and preformed a needs analysis. A few items that we researched we're, building construction in our 1st as well as 2nd and 3rd due areas, average manpower during daytime vs weekend/week nights as well as water supply restrictions. The committee determined a need for replacing our current Engine - 71, pending approval from the department. After gaining approval of the department, we began to meet with Fire Engine Manufactures, Finance companies and even our department’s accountant for financial direction.

The committee choose Pierce, Rosenbauer and Seagrave manufacturers to design and bid our new engine. The committee spent 3 months meeting with manufacturers, visiting various fire departments and trade shows to get an idea of the type of engine that would best benefit our community and membership. Deadline to return bids was set on July 30, 2018. The committee reviewed specs, pricing, warranties and build times. On Thursday, August 2, 2018 the committee voted to select a manufacture to build our new engine. The committee met with the department’s Board of Directors for approval. On Sunday, August 5, 2018 100% of the voting members present, agreed to concur with the committee’s selection. Monday, August 6, 2018 the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department’s general membership voted to purchase a 2018 Seagrave Marauder custom built engine, contracted by 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services Salesman, Tim Massey.

On August 30 & 31, 2018 the engine committee met with Seagrave Fire Apparatus in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The committee members spent more than 19 hours with engineers and Seagrave representatives completing pre-construction of our new engine. Engine -71 replacement will be a 2018 Flattop, Low hose bed, Marauder engine, carrying 1,000 gallons of water, a 20 gallon foam system, 1750GPM Waterous Pump, offering seating for six and driven by the new Cummins X12 500hp diesel motor. This engine will exceed the Queen Anne’s County standards when placed into service. Estimated delivery will be in May of 2019. This unit will be designated Engine -71.

Special Thanks to Tim Massey (Seagrave LLC), Brett Romberg (Seagrave LLC), Amanda Wallace (BB&T Bank), Nikki Mothersell (BB&T Bank), Michael Payne (BB&T Bank), Joseph Cupani CPA (Department Accountant / Finical Advisor) and John Michalik (J.G. Parks & Sons). We also would like to thank the following fire departments for your helpful advice and knowledge as well as for allowing us to ride and drive some of your newer apparatus.

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