Apparatus Deliveries

The Central Kitsap (WA) Fire & Rescue designed this PIERCE rear mount as a dedicated truck company to serve a rapidly growing community with high-rises, says Division Chief Jeff Sorenson. The unit also has firefighting capability if the need arises while units are awaiting a pumper. It also responds to medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, technical rescues (as a regional resource), and hazmat responses.

Features/Equipment:

  • Arrow XT chassis with a 245½-inch wheelbase and a six-seat cab with exterior storage compartments at the lower rear;
  • DETROIT DD13 525-hp diesel engine;
  • WATEROUS CPK-2 200-gpm pump with two 1¾-inch front bumper preconnects;
  • UPF 300-gallon water tank;
  • 105-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load and 14-foot outrigger spread;
  • 156 feet of ground ladders;
  • rear AMDOR roll-up door and two wheel well sleeve compartments that store eight spare SCBA cylinders;
  • PIERCE backup cameras;
  • HOLMATRO rescue tools;
  • ZOLL AED; and
  • light and power with an ONAN 10-kw diesel generator, WHELEN brow and scene lights, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

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The Fairbank (IA) Fire Department protects a jurisdiction of both city and rural areas with this pumper/tanker built by MIDWEST FIRE TANKER. Firefighter/EMT Drake Mangrich says the bumper turret can be used for brush fires, and the large water tank used for a strong initial fire attack and water shuttles.

Features/Equipment:

  • FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with a 220-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
  • CUMMINS ISL 9 350-hp diesel engine;
  • Pump-and-roll capability;
  • DARLEY PSP single-stage, 1,250-gpm PTO pump with a FOAM PRO 1600 system, two 1½-inch crosslays, one 2½-inch rear discharge, and an ELKHART Sidewinder front-bumper turret;
  • APR 2,000-gallon water and 20-gallon foam cells;
  • 2½-inch direct tank frill;
  • NEWTON 10-inch rear stainless-steel dump valve with 36-inch chute;
  • MIDWEST portable tank carrier and a 2,100-gallon FOL-DA-TANK;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • REAR VIEW SAFETY rearview camera; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com

The City of Las Vegas (NV) Fire & Rescue designed this air/light unit built by SVI TRUCKS to be an operational support unit. Apparatus Project Manager Eric Scheumann says the unit has a rehab side designed to remain quiet while the compressor is running on the other side. A diverter allows exhaust to be routed vertically, and an automatic opening roof hatch lets the unit run with only the driver’s side door open.

Features/Equipment:

  • FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with a 168-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
  • CUMMINS ISB 6.7L 360-hp diesel engine;
  • 14-foot body with AMDOR roll-up compartment doors, four double-capacity wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders, a CARE FREE curbside awning for rehab, and a tent and chair storage module;
  • Module for 16 spare SCBA cylinders;
  • BAUER BP-13H-E3 compressor;
  • two 6,000-psi air storage cylinders;
  • SCOTT revolving two capacity air filling station;
  • ENGLE refrigerator/freezer;
  • HANNAY high-pressure hose reel;
  • VOYAGER rearview camera; and
  • light and power with an ONAN Protec 20-kw PTO generator and WHELEN scene lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com

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