New Redbird Unit

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Birmingham Fire & Rescue and the Birmingham Airport Authority have replaced the old Redbird 27 with a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting unit.

Specifications:
• Built by Crash Rescue Equipment Service
• Ford 550XL Super Duty Chasis
• V8 PowerStroke Turbo Diesel engine
• 300 Gallon Water Tank
• 40 Gallon Foam Tank
• 450 lb. Dry Chemical System

These are a few pictures of the unit at Station 5...


Birmingham Fire Station 5...




Old Redbird 27...




New Redbird 27...