Apparatus Deliveries

BY JOHN M. MALECKY

• The Farmington (NM) Fire Department designed its two PIERCE pumpers (one shown here) with high-powered engines to handle steep grades; foam systems were also specified because of a number of gas and oil wells in the district, explains Chief Tom W. Aurnhammer.

Features/Equipment:

Photo by T.J. Aurnhammer.

Dash chassis with 198-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;

CUMMINS ISM 450-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060PR automatic transmission;

WATEROUS CSUY single-stage, 1,750-gpm pump with two 13/4-inch crosslays, 13/4-inch front bumper line, two rear preconnects (one 13/4-inch, one 21/2-inch), and ELKHART Stinger 1,000-gpm monitor;

FEECON 1,400-gpm around-the-pump foam system;

UPF 750-gallon water and 75-gallon foam tanks;

through-the-tank compartment for ladders and pike poles;

preplans, maps, and gas detection equipment in cab compartment in driver’s side rear-facing seat riser; and

light and power with A.M.P.S. six-kw generator, two WHELEN scene light on sides of cab, and two FRC telescoping floodlights at rear of cab.

The Solon Township (MI) Fire Department designed its EMERGENCY ONE mini-pumper as a “grab and go” type unit, according to Chief Mitch Havens. The vehicle primarily responds to medical calls, extrications, and vehicle fires.

Features/Equipment:

FORD F-550 chassis with two-seat cab and 165-inch wheelbase;

FORD Power Stroke 7.3L diesel engine with six-speed standard transmission:

WATEROUS CXVYC single-stage, 1,000-gpm pump with two crosslays (one 11/2-inch, one 13/4-inch) and two-inch rear preconnect;

E-ONE 300-gallon water tank;

AMKUS rescue system; and

light and power with HOMELITE 4.4-kw gasoline generator and two FRC midship telescoping floodlights.

The Stratton (OH) Fire Department designed its W.S. Darley pumper with a short wheelbase and 26-foot overall length to negotiate the streets of the village, according to Chief Ed Gotschall. The pumper is equipped to handle fire and EMS calls.

Features/Equipment:

SPARTAN Metro Star SMFD chassis with 155-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;

CUMMINS ISC 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;

DARLEY LDM single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with three 13/4-inch crosslays and two rear 21/2-inch preconnects;

PRO POLY 750-gallon water tank with rear 21/2-inch direct tank fill;

four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;

STOKES litter;

PHYSIO CONTROL AED;

DARLEY electric ladder rack; and

light and power with ONAN six-kw hydraulic generator, four HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two each pole raise behind cab and tripod at rear), and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

• The Salida (CO) Fire Department’s RESCUE 1 rescue truck carries equipment that was once divided among three vehicles, according to Chief Peter DeChant. It responds to all medical calls, MVAs, confined-space and other rescues, haz mat, and structure fires. It has seating for an entire crew and can be used for rehab purposes.

Features/Equipment:

INTERNATIONAL 4900 chassis with 226-inch wheelbase and cab seating for five;

INTERNATIONAL DT 530 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON MD 3060 automatic transmission;

nonwalk-in body with DOVER roll-up compartment doors;

RAMSEY four-ton portable winch with four receivers;

TNT rescue tools;

LAERDAL AED;

personal flotation devices for river rescue and STOKES litter for rescue;

four HANNAY reels (two each air and electric cord); and

light and power with ONAN 25-kw generator, six-kw WILL BURT Night Scan, four FRC fixed scene lights on body, and two FRC tripod floodlights.

• The Penn Township Fire Department in Mishawaka, Indiana, designed its ALEXIS pumper so that daytime, paid crews are equipped to answer medical and accident calls in additional to fire alarms. According to Chief John Snyder, the rear pump and panel allow better deployment of hose hookups on narrow roads and driveways; they also permit the operator to assist with other duties while keeping an eye on the pump.

Features/Equipment:

SPARTAN Metro Star MFD chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;

CUMMINS ISC 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON MD 3060 automatic transmission;

WATEROUS CXVK, single-stage 1,250-gpm rear-mounted pump with panel in right-side rear compartment, five-inch front intake, front bumper 21/2-inch discharge with gated wye, two 13/4-inch lines in cartridge preconnects, and AKRON Deck Master monitor;

HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system and WATEROUS Pneumax CAFS;

UPF 1,250-gallon water and two 20-gallon foam tanks;

ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;

1,500-gallon FOL-DA-TANK on ZICO bracket;

HURST tool;

MSA Evolution 5000 thermal imaging camera;

PHYSIO-CONTROL LifePak 500 AED; and

light and power with A.M.P.S. 10-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, and HANNAY electric cord reel.

• The Prince George’s County (MD) Fire/EMS Department placed this SEAGRAVE quint in service to evaluate the performance and versatility of the “quint concept,” explains Chief Spokesperson Mark E. Brady. This apparatus shares quarters with an engine. The department covers a heavily populated urban area.

Features/Equipment:

TP chassis with 225-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;

DETROIT Series 60 470-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;

WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with five-inch front intake, front bumper 13/4-inch line, and three 13/4-inch crosslays;

UPF 500-gallon water tank;

SEAGRAVE 75-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load, AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe and 16-foot outrigger spread;

ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and

light and power with WESTERBEKE eight-kw diesel generator, five FRC floodlights (two at top of body, two on tripod behind cab, one on tip of ladder), two HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS at ladder tip and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

• The Hillrose (CO) Fire District protects a rural area in the northeast part of the state that includes dirt roads and U.S. highways in its jurisdiction. Chief Skip Kaiser explains that this SVI TRUCKS rescue unit is designed for maneuverabilty and handling bad weather and is equipped for rescue and haz-mat calls.

Features/Equipment:

FORD F-550 four-wheel-drive chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;

NAVSITAR 7.3l 235-hp diesel engine with FORD four-speed automatic transmission;

12-foot body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;

RAMSEY six-ton front winch with grill guard;

four-bottle 4,500-psi air cascade system with fill station;

HOLMATRO rescue system;

HANNAY low-pressure air reel;

haz-mat equipment; and

light and power with engine AURAGEN five-kw generator, SVI three-kw Command Knight Light, and six fixed scene lights on body (four FRC recessed, two WHELEN).

• The Nassau Oaks (FL) Fire Department protects a jurisdiction located 12 miles from a water source. This CRIMSON pumper is designed to operate either as an attack or supply engine and has enclosed storage, which protects equipment from exposure to the weather, according to Chief Dave Pearson.

Features/Equipment:

INTERNATIONAL 7400 chassis with 240-inch wheelbase and three-seat cab;

INTERNATIONAL DT 530 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON EVS 3000 automatic transmission;

WATEROUS CS 1,250-gpm single-stage pump with two-inch front bumper discharge with 11/2-inch wye for one-inch forestry hose, 21/2-inch rear preconnect, two recessed trays for 11/2-inch and one-inch lines, two crosslays, and a three-inch pipe for a future deck gun;

FEECON 400 around-the-pump foam system;

UPF 1,800-gallon water and 10-gallon foam tanks;

NEWTON 10-inch dump valves with left and right side adaptors;

four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;

enclosed ladder and pike pole storage on the right side; and

light and power with one FRC telescoping floodlight behind cab and six WHELEN fixed scene lights on body.