In 2001 the Village of Fishkill empowered a group of Fishkill Firefighters to form the “Village of Fishkill Engine Replacement Committee”. The committee was comprised of both Officers and Firefighters alike. This committee worked closely for almost two years to develop specifications for a replacement to the 1991 Saulsbury/International 4 wheel-drive Pumper.

The Committee objective was to design a vehicle to provide firefighting capability and also be able to act as a stand alone rescue vehicle for vehicle accidents and other hazardous conditions. After many, many long evenings, research and field trips, the specifications were completed and the Village Board allowed the Fire Department to “go to bid” for the replacement Engine.

Saulsbury from Preble, N.Y. was the successful bidder with Robert Duncan acting as the Salesperson. Chassis acquisition started immediately with a Spartan Gladiator chassis being delivered to Preble and the assemble process starting soon after, in the 2nd half of 2003.

The Committee made several trips to the Saulsbury Plant during the construction phase and worked closely with Saulsbury personnel throughout the entire building and assembly process. The close relationship between the Saulsbury Plant Staff, the Salesperson and the Committee allowed us to address questions and/or concerns “on the fly” while there was still time to make adjustments.

In early 2004 the new Saulsbury Rescue – Pumper, known to the Fire Department as 42-13, was delivered to the Village of Fishkill. Many favorable comments were received from local firefighters, residents and others that had knowledge on the subject. After about two weeks of acceptance testing, training and familiarization the Engine was placed in-service.

This album is a group of pictures that include the chassis of 42-13 at the Saulsbury Plant in Preble, N.Y., to the building, painting, assembling, Committee inspections, completion, day leaving the plant for delivery, arrival in Fishkill and the engine on display for the dedication.

Building of 4213