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Tanker 2 (1988 Ford L9000)

Second tanker, used only to haul water. Its 1,900-gallon tank shuttles between the fill site and the fire. Its 1990 Waterous pump is for loading and unloading water, not fire attack.

ET2, Nowthen Fire Station 1
24,018 mi as of September 18, 2026

A 38-year-old truck with 24,018 miles, still passing its pump flow test (508 GPM in June 2025, above its 475 GPM rating).

475 GPM pump (Waterous CPK-3)1,900 gal water

The plates on the truck show a Waterous CPK-3 pump built 3-16-90 and a June 2025 flow test of 508 GPM at 150 PSI. Tank size noted at the station. Water hauling only, not fire attack.

A Ford L9000, used only to haul water. It is most likely the tanker the city bought used from the City of Ramsey in December 2014 for $13,500. Ramsey’s council authorized the sale of a 1989 Ford L9000 tanker to Nowthen on December 9, 2014. The city roster calls this unit a 1988, so the model year should be checked against its title.