Currently the Deer Park Fire Company Rehab Unit operates Three pieces of apparatus and has begun the restoration of our first fire apparatus, a 1939 Mack Model 40S open cab front mount pumper. Of the 67 of this type built we have been unable to locate another one like it.

Rehab 1385
The main Rehab unit 1385 is a 2004 Freightliner MT55 with a Cummins diesel engine and Allison automatic transmission. During the design process the chassis was upgraded to a higher horsepower engine, heavier gross weight, and air brakes. The body of the truck was built by Union City Body based in Indiana. The body and chassis were fabricated and then shipped to Hammonton, NJ for final outfitting by Custom Mobile Foods, Inc. This was the first purpose built fire department Rehab truck built by this company. The unit can carry up to 6 crew members, 4 in captain’s style seating in the cab area and Three fold down seats in the rear. The Three rear seats can also be used for crew rest and for fire fighters that need to get inside out of the weather.

1385 curb side showing awning, serving window and shelf

1385 Left side view showing generator enclosure, water fills.

Rear view showing restroom door, compartments, and lighting

Interior of 1385 work and preparation area

Typical Rehab shelter area setup used for cooling

Typical fire ground Rehab area set-up

Drivers side Rehab area set-up

Support Vehicle 1388

This vehicle is a 2003 Ford E350 passenger van powered by a 7.3L Power stroke diesel engine, automatic transmission, heavy duty tow package,  and A/C. This unit also has a 16 channel mobile and portable radio and full warning light and siren package and a rear traffic director light bar LED system.

This vehicle is currently second due on all Rehab assignments. It is used to ferry additional supplies and manpower to the emergency scene, as well as for crew changes, re-supply runs, and company business.

1388 in engine room bay

1388 rear view

1385 and 1388 at 3rd alarm fire Pennsauken NJ

1388 rear view with equipment slide out tray

Support 1388 is outfitted with a 50’ x 77’ slide out Three shelf tray so that the following additional equipment can be stored and carried.

• Blankets
• White socks
• White towels
• Coolers
• Traffic cones
• Blankets
• One 10’ x 10’ EZ Up and custom leg weights
• First Aid Box with EMS Gloves
• Ten camp style aluminum folding chairs
• Flashlights
• Digital camera
• Extra Gatorade and bottled water
• Extra cooling mister

Utility 1386

This is the latest piece of apparatus obtained by Rehab 13-8. This 11' walk around rescue truck was purchased from a private individual that purchased same from the Mitchell Hose Company of Burlington City, NJ. This 1991 Ford Super Duty with diesel power had less than 9000 miles on it when we spotted it on a web page search. The truck was completely gone over by the Cherry Hill Fire Department shop and had new brakes, tires, shocks, belts, wiper blades, glow plugs, water pump, thermostat, new polyurethane compartment coating, and other "wear" items replaced. This unit will run as the 2nd due rehab support unit behind Rehab 1385, and will also be available for lighting and Haz Mat support assignments.

It is equipped with the following:

6 KW Honda gasoline generator
2000 Watt remote light tower
(2) 500 Watt lights on rear step, telescoping
Garmin Street Pilot 2720 GPS unit
Motorola Portable and mobile radios
Motorola Nextel phone for 2 way private communications
Spare gasoline in safety cans for generator refueling
Additional traffic cones
Additional folding chairs
95" x 40" slide out tray in rear compartment, 2000 lb rating
2 10' x 10' EZ Up light weight shelters
Buckets for active cooling
Mister fan and 9 gallon resevoir
2 HD cord reels
(1) smoke ejector fan for HI-CFM air movement
(1) Air supported 216 sq. ft. shelter tent
One heating unit and one A/C unit for shelter
Additional blankets
Additional towels
Additional water
Additional Gatorade
(1) 3A40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher
Tool Box
Collapsible trash can and liners
Additional towels
Spare socks for on scene personnel
Additional non-perishable food supplies
(1) large cooler with room to transport additional pre-iced coolers to the scene of an incident
Miscellaneous seasonal supplies as the weather dictates.

1386 driver side view with light tower and rear lighting in use




1386 driver side rear view

1939 Mack Pumper Serial # 4002

This antique is currently undergoing a minor cosmetic restoration and we will be seeking donations for a complete restoration in the near future. The truck was purchased in August of 1948 from the Cheltenham Hook and Ladder Company of Cheltenham Township, PA.  It remained in front line service well into the late 1970’s when it was placed on reserve status by the purchase of modern apparatus.

According to the Mack Museum the truck was built in 1938 on an “E” chassis but was not titled until 1939.  It has a 75 HP in line six cylinder engine with a four speed manual transmission. Its original 300 gallon booster tank has been replaced with a 150 gallon tank to save wear and tear on the drive train and brakes.

A full repaint, rewiring, and minor engine overhaul was performed in the early 1980’s. This engine won many awards at various parades that it attended during that time period.  Recently it was removed from storage and is being put back in shape by a dedicated team of members of the fire department that want to preserve it for future generations.

We will continue to work on the engine while funds are raised so that the “Little Mack” can receive the complete frame off restoration that will put it back into a condition worthy of its age and rarity.

If you care to donate to the Restoration fund, please follow our PayPal link on the home page. Your generous support is very much appreciated

As delivered photo from 1939

The Little Mack after 1980’s restoration

Little Mack at a parade in 1975

Front right view 1939 Mack

Rear view of 1939 Mack