Emergency Services, News

2023 Engine 271 Delivered

Library VFC’s new Engine 271 was delivered on a busy day for volunteers. After returning from a 2nd alarm building fire in the county park and two natural gas investigations on Maripat Dr, crews welcomed the new 271 Engine. After a year and a half of planning and production time this 2023 Pierce Enforcer pumper will replace the current 1999 Pierce Quantum.

Pierce photo.
Pierce Manufacturing’s picture of 2023 E271

The specifications on this vehicle are:

Chassis Enforcer™
BodyPumper
Actual Overall Height9′ 8″
EngineCummins X15
Horsepower605 hp
Front SuspensionTAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
Rear SuspensionSpring
Electrical SystemCommand Zone™
PumpWaterous Midship
Pump GPM2000 gpm
TankWater
Tank Size750 gallons

Representatives went to Wisconsin to do the final inspection on their engine in their famous Blue Floor room.

Library VFC's new Engine 271 on the blue floor showroom at the Pierce Manufacturing Plant in Appleton, WI
2023 E271 on the show floor

The truck was delivered at the end of February for its customary wash and push-in.

2023 E271 showing off its night appearance.
2023 E271 Shining at night
2023 E271 parked outside
2023 E271 parked outside the station.
2023 E271 Rear View
Rear view of 2023 E271 parked outside the station.
Both E271 trucks
The new E271 parked next to the old E271.
2023 E271 Pump Panel
2023 E271 Pump Panel
2023 E271 parked in the bay
2023 E271 at home.
Informational

Recreational Fires

One of our most frequently asked questions is about open burning and recreational fires in Allegheny County.

Open burning fire

The ordinance in Allegheny County is Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations Article XXI, Air Pollution Control, §2105.50 Open Burning {Subsection f amended May 8, 2007, effective, August 17, 2007, and amended July 16, 2009, effective July 26, 2009. Subsections a, b, and d amended, and Subsections e and f renumbered, November 13, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.}

Below is a summarized version of what is needed to comply with the ordinance:

 

No material other than clean wood, propane or natural gas may be open burned EXCEPT for:
+ Commercially available fire logs, paraffin logs, or wood pellets;
+ Paper or commercially available smokeless fire starters in order to start a fire;
+ Charcoal for the preparation of food only.

Fires may be no larger than 3′ wide by 3′ long by 2′ high.

Fires must be at least 15 feet from the nearest neighbor’s dwelling or inhabited area, including property lines, roadways, sidewalks and public access areas.

Wood burning activities are prohibited on Air Quality Action days, except when burning for the commercial preparation of food. You can subscribe to receive email, text or smart phone app notifications of burn ban days at www.alleghenycounty.us/alerts

Burning may be prohibited or reduced if it is considered a nuisance, based on the following criteria:
+ The severity of the amount of air pollutants;
+ The duration or frequency of open burning;
+ The topography of the surroundings;
+ The meteorological conditions.

Open burning permits are available for ceremonies fostering of agriculture, abatement of a public health hazard, and firefighting instruction; however, all permitted open burning is prohibited on Air Quality Action Days. Contact the Health Department at 412.578.8103 for more information.

 

For more information and the full text of the ordinance, please visit the Allegheny County Health Department’s Burning Central site: http://www.achd.net/air/burning/