The Glenview Fire Department recently welcomed two brand-new 2010 Pierce engines built on Arrow XT chassis. These vehicles were previously discussed in an article you can find here. Engine 6’s new unit hasn’t been placed into service yet due to pending radio installations. Meanwhile, Engine 7 now operates a brand-new 2010 Pierce Arrow XT (serial number 23701). Its predecessor, a Pierce Enforcer, has been reassigned as Engine 13 (serial number 17393).
Back in July, as noted in another post accessible here, Glenview had announced the purchase of these two new Arrow XT engines. One was designed to resemble Engine 8, featuring a rescue-style body mounted on an Arrow XT chassis. The other was outfitted with a conventional pumper-style body to match Engines 6 and 7.
A recent delivery photo from Pierce showcased Engine 7, which sports what looks like a hybrid rescue/pumper configuration similar to Engine 8. Local photographer Larry Shapiro captured an image of the newly operational Engine 7, clearly displaying its standard pumper body—a design consistent with the two Pierce Enforcer engines currently part of Glenview’s fleet, rather than the rescue-style configuration seen in the delivery photo.
Meanwhile, Engine 13, located on the east side of Glenview, now features a 2006 Pierce Enforcer. This vehicle replaces a 1990 Pierce Lance engine slated for decommissioning. Some noticeable external differences between the new Arrow XT for Engine 7 and the older Enforcer include a painted steel bumper instead of a chrome one, barrier-style short cab doors, a full LED light bar, and a longer hosebed with a sleek rear body design. Additionally, Engine 13 sports chevron striping added to its chrome bumper. The newer engine boasts a 1,500-GPM pump along with foam tanks—holding 10 and 40 gallons respectively—instead of the two 25-gallon tanks found on the older model.
For those interested in fire apparatus photography or history, there’s another noteworthy detail about these new units. The pump panels now feature clear labels indicating the capacities of both water and foam tanks. This eliminates any confusion regarding these crucial specifications, which had previously remained unlabeled on many vehicles. Interestingly, this labeling trend was spotted on several units showcased at last week’s FDIC trade show in Indianapolis. Could this be a growing trend among fire apparatus manufacturers? It certainly seems like a practical and beneficial development.
As an aside, Engine 7 (serial number 17393) was photographed earlier with its original chrome bumper before chevron decals were applied. These photos provide a fascinating glimpse into how the department’s fleet continues to evolve.
*Editor’s Note:* For enthusiasts and historians alike, another exciting aspect of these new engines is the inclusion of detailed tags on the pump panel specifying the exact capacities of the water and foam tanks. Gone are the days of guessing these critical details, which were often left unmarked on apparatus. This change, observed at the FDIC trade show, might just signal a broader shift within the industry toward greater transparency in vehicle specifications. It’s a small but meaningful improvement that many will surely appreciate!
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