The Fort Meade Fire Department (FMFD) helps protect 112 square miles in and around the City of Fort Meade. The volunteer department recently accepted the delivery of two twin Toyne Pumpers to help bolster their emergency response capabilities.
Fort Meade was founded in 1849, making it the oldest city in Polk County, Florida. Per the US Census Bureau in 2021, the population was reported as 5,148 and is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. The City’s fire department tasked Iowa-based apparatus manufacturer, Toyne, Inc., to build two identical pumpers.
Both apparatus were built on a bolted painted stainless steel body and mounted on Spartan FC94 MFD chassis with a 10″ raised roof. The twin pumpers include an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and are powered by a Cummins ISL9 380 horsepower engine.
Additional features include:
- Hale Qmax 1,500 GPM Pump
- Foam Pro 1600 Class A Foam System with 25 Gallon Tank
- UPF 1,000 Gallon Tank
- Fire Research SPA540-A28 Telescoping Lights
- Seating for 6 Firefighters
- Toyne Custom Under Step Storage
- Hydraulic Rack for Ladder and Hard Suction Storage
- Rear 2.5″ Direct Tank Fill
- Front Mounted Tow Hooks
- Storage for 8 SCBA Bottles in Wheel Wells
- Various Discharge Options
- And more!
“We’re proud to have the opportunity to build two identical fire apparatus for Fort Meade [Fire Department],” said Mike Schwabe, President of Toyne, Inc. “They’re a great team to work with and we look forward to partnering with Fort Meade on their next apparatus.”
The Fort Meade Fire Department is a volunteer department made up of 14 members. FMFD responds to all types of fires and other emergencies, as well as motor vehicle accidents and industrial accidents, 365 days a year. When requested by the Polk County EMS service, FMFD provides aid to medical emergencies outside of Fort Meade.
Good news for the city is that Fort Meade recently received delivery of two fire engines that had been ordered last year. The trucks are painted in the colors of Fort Meade High School, gold with black trim.
The less-happy news: The two new engines do not easily fit inside Fort Meade’s one fire station. Taller than the city’s current trucks, the engines can be backed into the fire house through the front door but do not fit under the rear opening, City Manager Jan Bagnall said.