The Model1 concept was started in the early 1950s. Ease of operation,

along with excellent on and off-highway handling made it one of the most

popular engines for over 30 years. In late 1989, for crew safety, the decision was

made that all personnel would ride inside. Although there are still Model 1 engines

in service today, the Model 15 has become the replacement.

Seating for six personnel

Auxiliary 85 GPM

Class A Foam

The Model 5 concept was started in the early 1950s. Ease of operation, along with

excellent on and off-highway handling, made it very popular for over 30 years.

With its added all-wheel drive capabilities and a front mounted winch, it facilitated access

under the worst traction conditions found in the State. In late 1989, for crew safety, the

decision was made that all personnel would ride inside. At that time, the Model 14 engine

was developed to become the replacement.

Seating for six personnel

Booster Tank: 500 gallons

Fire Pump: Midship 300 GPM Single-Stage

Auxiliary 85 GPM

Class A Foam

Chassis: Navistar

Body: West-Mark, Master Body Works

Gross Vehicle Weight: 26,500

Engine: International DT-466 210 H.P. @ 2,600

Front Axle: 9,000 lbs. (Late models have 12,000 lb front axels)

Rear Axle: 17,500 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MT-643

Wheel Base: 152"

The Model 9 started in the early1970s. California’s demographics had begun to change and

the Department recognized its apparatus needed to change also. This was the first time engine

design took into consideration more than just wildland fire suppression. The urban interface

requirements, along with CDF’s growing partnerships with local governments to provide

rural fire protection services, were factored in. The Model 9 was the first successful

multi-purpose concept in the fleet.

Seating for six personnel

Class A Foam

The Model 11 concept started in the mid 1970s as an initial attack wildland engine/water tender.

It was the first diesel powered chassis in CDF’s fire engine fleet. At that time, the emphasis was

on increased water, smaller crews, and good off-highway performance.

Both the Model 9 and Model 11 utilize the same pumping system.

Seating for three personnel

Fire Pump: Darley HE-500, Single-Stage

Class A Foam

Body: Master Body Works, West-Mark, Paeolitti

Engine: Mack E-6 220 HP @ 2,350

Front Axle: 12,000 lbs.

Rear Axle: 21,200 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MTB 653

CDF moved to the four-wheel drive Model 14 in 1990. At this point, the Department had

adopted the 500 gallons per minute, two-stage pump, hydrostatically driven, as an effective system. Field experience had proven this combination to provide flexibility in dealing with the wide

variety of fire scene conditions encountered by CDF crews. This was one design factor facilitating

moving the crew inside for safety, without increasing the chassis wheel base.

One note, CDF Model 14 and 15 engines are basically the same, with the

exception of the chassis, four-wheel drive versus two-wheel drive.

Seating for five personnel

CDF moved to the Model 15 in 1990. At this point, the Department had adopted the 500 gallons

per minute, two-stage pump, hydrostatically driven, as an effective system. Field experience

had proven this combination to provide flexibility in dealing with the wide variety of fire scene

conditions encountered by CDF crews. This was one design factor facilitating moving the crew

inside for safety, without increasing the chassis wheelbase. One note, CDF Model 15 and14 engines

are basically the same, with the exception of the chassis, two-wheel drive versus four-wheel drive.

Seating for five personnel

Fire Pump: Hydrostatic Driven Darley 500, Two-Stage

Class A Foam

Body: Master Body Works, West-Mark

Engine: DT-466 230 H.P.

Front Axle: 12,000 lbs.

Rear Axle: 21,000 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MTB 653

In a continuing effort to improve the delivery of training, the Department permanently assigned

two Model 16 engines to its Academy in Ione. This enables students to gain experience with

a wider spectrum of apparatus, more typical of what they may encounter upon graduation.

Seating for six personnel

Fire Pumps: Waterous CS -- 1,000 GPM

Class A Foam

Body: Westates

Engine: Cummings 8.3 240 HP @ 2,200

Front Axle: 16,000 lbs.

Rear Axle: 23,000 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MTB 643

The Model 17s are assigned in those urban interface areas with difficult access and some

full-service needs. Compact over all, size is maintained with good mobile attack performance.

Currently there is no regular production of this model in the Department.

Seating for 6 personnel

Fire Pump: Hydrostatic driven JMP-500, Two-Stage, Rate @ 500 GPM

Class A Foam

Body: Westates

Engine: Cummings 8.3 240 HP @2,200

Front Axle: 16,000 lbs.

Rear Axle: 23,000 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MTB 643

The Model 18 was developed in the 1990s. With the continuing expansion of urban

interface areas in California, along with an increase in full-service involvement, Model 18 engines

were deployed in the Department’s fire engine fleet. Existing off-highway and mobile

attack performance was maintained. More equipment storage and pumping capacities

were added while maintaining a minimum increase in overall size.

Seating for four personnel

Fire Pumps: 1000 GPM, Two-Stage, Midship

150 GPM auxiliary pump, Single-Stage

Class A Foam

Body: West-Mark

Engine: Cummings 300 HP @ 2,200

Front Axle: 16,450 lbs.

Rear Axle: 22,000 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MD 3560 PR

The Model 19 is an enhanced version of the Model 9 Fire Engine.

Additional compartment space, a fully enclosed cab, full size ladder,

and increased pump capacity were incorporated to enhance the engine’s

urban interface capabilities while still retaining some of the engine’s compactness

for off-road use. The Model 19 allows the Department the advantage of

providing fire protection in and around municipal areas, as well as in the wildlands.

Seating for five personnel

Pumps: 1,000(+) GPM Single-Stage Pump System

Class A Foam

Body: Master Body Works

Engine: Cummins 275 h.p.

Front Axle: 14,600 lbs

Rear Axle: 24,000 lbs

Transmission: Allison World MD-3060

Wheel Base: 150”

The Model 24 is a prototype engine intended to serve in urban

interface areas in California. CDF has placed into service two of these engines for field

operational evaluations. After thorough evaluation, the decision on further acquisition and

integration of the Model 24 into the CDF fleet will be made.

Seating for four crewmembers

Fire Pump: 2-stage, 500 gpm, PTO drive

Body: Pierce

Engine: International DT 530, 330 hp

Front Axle: 12,000 lbs.

Rear Axle: 21,000 lbs.

Transmission: Allison series 3060

Based on its design and current equipment complement, Model 25 is a full-service vehicle.

It has been built specifically to address the need for a specialized emergency vehicle to

provide full-service capabilities in both structural and wildland fire fighting areas.

Seating for four personnel

Fire Pumps: 1000 GPM, Mid-Ship

175 GPM Auxiliary

Class A Foam

Body: Pierce Manufacturing

Engine: International 300 HP @ 2,000

Front Axle: 12,000 lbs.

Rear Axle: 23,000 lbs.

Transmission: Allison MD 3560 PR