The Loyalsock Fire Company purchased a new 500-gallon pumper and fire apparatus at the regular meeting Monday night.

The new pumper is being purchased from the Mack Company, and it is hoped that it will be delivered by July 14 in time for the Loyalsock Firemen’s Carnival. It will replace the 1922 model REO, which was purchased about 10 years ago, second hand from State College.

The apparatus will be equipped with a new 200-gallon booster tank and a 32-foot three-section ladder, so as to help provide protection in the rural section of the township. It has a 125-horsepower motor, 170-inch wheelbase and total weight without hose and water of 10,000 pounds and overall length of 23 feet.

It will be arranged to carry 1,200 feet of 2/12 inch hose and 150 feet of booster line hose. It will be painted red. The truck has dual wheels in the rear and has a cab for the driver. It has been described as modern in every detail.

The pump is two-stage centrifugal type. With a long line hose, it will be possible to build up a 300-pound pressure.

After delivery here the apparatus will undergo a strenuous 12-hour test conducted by the National Fire Underwriters.

The old REO will be disassembled and some of the equipment will be used on other trucks.