Engine 8314

Dedicated to the memory of

Chief Jules W. Santagata

Chief, Vigilant Fire Company, 1960-1961

• 1979 American LaFrance
• Constructed in Elmira, NY
• “Century” series cab with seating for four
• Detroit Diesel 6-71 engine
• 4 speed Allison transmission
• 180” wheelbase
• All stainless steel body
• 1500gpm twin-flo American LaFrance two stage pump
• 500 gallon water tank
• 24’ extension ladder
• 14’ roof ladder

Hose carried on this engine includes:

• 1,075’ of 5” supply line
• 400’ of 3” supply line
• 1100’ of 2.5” attack line
• 100’ of 2” light weight attack line
• 550’ of 1.75” attack line
• Twin 250’ booster line reels

Notable history:

8314 was the first diesel powered apparatus, and the last open cab vehicle ever purchased by the Vigilant Fire Company.

8314 ran first due from 1980 to 1990 having seen the end of the “war years” and the slow down of working fires in Great Neck; fire safety awareness and building codes improved, making careless fires a rare event.