On Saturday December 21st the New Market District Volunteer Fire Department signed a contract with Antietam Fire Apparatus and Kovatch Mobile Equipment for a brand new 2014 KME Severe Service Engine. The apparatus committee has been hard at work for months to design and spec out a truck to meet the needs of the department. This was a huge undertaking and involved bids from four different vendors. The purchase will be the first fire engine bought by the department in 30 years. We expect to take delivery in the Fall of 2014. The features of the new engine are listed below:

- 2014 KME Predator Severe Service Chassis
- 750 Gallon Water Tank
- 1500 GPM Hale Q-Max Pump
- 500 HP Cummins ISX-15 Engine
- NY Style Low Hosebed and Crosslays
- 6 KW Harrison Hydraulic Generator
- 6 Man Cab
- (5) 2.5" Discharges
- (2) 4" LDH Discharges
- (1) 100' 1.75" Bumper Line
- (2) 200' 1.75" Crosslays
- (1) 350' 1.75" Attack Line
- (1) 250' 2.5" Attack Line
- (1) 300' 3" Blitzfire Line
- 1200' 4" Supply Line
- Front, Driver, and Officer Side Intakes
- TFT Crossfire Deck Gun
- 200' Electric Cord Reel
- Powercall DX5200 Siren
- 12 Volt LED Scene Lighting
- Whelen LED Warning Light Package
- Custom Equipment Mounting at Factory

Check back for continued updates as the project progresses. Your generous contributions have made this new engine possible and we ask that you continue to support us. Thank you!