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Meet “Bertha” – A Classic Fire Engine Ready for Her Next Call
The American Canyon Fire Protection District, a Special District fire agency in Napa County, California, is auctioning a 2004 American LaFrance / Freightliner Metropolitan Custom Cab fire engine, affectionately known as “Bertha.”
Bertha proudly served our community for many years and is now ready for her next assignment as the District upgrades its fleet. With her distinctive green color, she offers excellent visibility day or night and carries the strong presence expected from a full-size fire engine.
Specifications
• Year: 2004
• Make: American LaFrance / Freightliner
• Model: Metropolitan Custom Cab
• Engine: Detroit Diesel Series 60 – 455 HP
• Transmission: Allison 4000EVS
• Pump: Waterous 1500 GPM
• Water Tank: 500 Gallons
• Foam System: Foam Pro (A/B – 20 Gallons)
• Mileage: Approximately 79,096 miles
Pump Hours
No pump hour meter is currently installed, as the pump boss is not the original unit. Based on the industry estimate of approximately one hour of pump use per week during service, pump usage is estimated at approximately 1,100 hours. For full disclosure, actual pump hours could be up to 2,000 hours.
Bertha is in good condition with normal wear consistent with fire service use and was operational when removed from service as part of a planned fleet upgrade.
This apparatus could make an excellent addition to a fire department, training academy, industrial facility, ranch property, emergency response program, or a collector of classic fire apparatus.
Appointments to inspect the apparatus may be arranged by contacting:
Martha Banuelos
American Canyon Fire Protection District
mbanuelos@amcanfire.ca.gov
707-551-0653
Inspection appointments must be scheduled in advance during normal business hours.
Terms
• All sales are FINAL.
• Item is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied.
• Buyer is responsible for all pickup, transportation, and applicable taxes.
• Clear title will be provided to the successful bidder.
We hate to see Bertha go, but she’s ready for a new station, a new mission, and a new crew.
PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION
Inspection of Auction items by appointment only.
American Canyon Fire Protection District may require a bid deposit.
Pay Mac, Inc. handles all payments for American Canyon Fire Protection District.
Acceptable forms of payment are: Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award.
American Canyon Fire Protection District may charge sales tax. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding. When sales tax is included, the buyer shall add and include the sales tax amount when making payment.
A Buyers Premium of 10.5% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid.
All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.
The successful bidder will be responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Pick-up must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released.
Pick-up hours by appointment only.
The successful bidder will be responsible for packing, and/or loading any item(s) at pick-up, if necessary.