Hawk 1

The only truck left in our fleet that belongs to Lawrence County is the Hawk or H1. It is a 1999 Oshkosh M-25 six-wheel drive chassis that was used by Pierce to build their prototype Hawk Extreme wildland firefighting unit in 2002. Simply referred to as ‘The Hawk’ it still features the bright yellow paint scheme and extensive graphics package on the sides depicting a large forest fire. It has a hydraulically driven Waterous CLVK pump rated at 500 gpm coupled with a FoamPro 2001 proportioning system. There is a small pump control panel on the passenger side of the unit, but operations are for the most part controlled from a remote station inside the cab. A turret rated 95 gpm extends through the hood and coupled with two ground sweep nozzles on the front bumper provides for an aggressive forward attack in off-road situations. It features a wet-side polypropylene tank that carries 2500 gallons of water and 60 gallons of Class A foam. Loose equipment is carried in hatch style storage compartments that are incorporated into the top of the tank. In addition to a 10-inch dump valve located in the rear of the unit, a booster reel with 150 feet of 1-inch hose is stored in a well recessed into the rear. It also carries 150 feet each of 2-1/2 inch and 1-3/4 inch hose and has a 3000-gallon portable tank stored between the frame rails. Although initially skeptical of the size and claims of climbing grades of 40% and negotiating side sloped of 30%, it has outperformed their expectations and they rave about its off-road capabilities and use in extreme situations. With its 2500-gallon tank, it is used as a tender especially for use outside the city.