The Western Taney County Fire Protection District
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In Branson, Missouri, uses its CENTRAL STATES rescue pumper as a first-out unit in the northern part of the district and as a covering unit when the regular rescue unit is not available, according to Chief Gary Dreyer. The rear suction is used with the folding tanks so that tankers with side dumps can pass the vehicle after supplying water. The rural/suburban district occupies 200 square miles, has 18,000 residents, and includes U.S. Route 65 and Missouri Route 76.
Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 chassis with 222-inch wheelbase;
- cab seating for five;
- CATERPILLAR 3126 330-hp diesel engine;
- ALLISON MD 3060P automatic transmission;
- DARLEY PSP single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump;
- six-inch rear intake;
- two 150-foot, 13/4-inch front bumper lines;
- three crosslays (150 and 200 feet of 13/4-inch hose, 200 feet of 21/2-inch);
- 100-foot, 13/4-inch trashline in running board;
- 150-foot, 21/2-inch rear preconnect;
- 150 feet of 3/4-inch line on reel under cab;
- right-side, five-inch discharge;
- prepiped AKRON Apollo Hi Riser with 1,200-gpm tip;
- HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system;
- UPF 750-gallon water tank;
- UPF 30-gallon Class A and 50-gallon Class B foam tanks;
- 1,000 feet of five-inch hose;
- aluminum body with seven storage compartments;
- in-body storage for ladders, suction hose, pike poles, backboard, and stokes litter;
- ROBINSON rollup doors;
- A.M.P.S. five-kw hydraulic generator;
- two FIRE RESEARCH 1,500-watt telescoping floodlights behind cab;
- two FIRE RESEARCH 500-watt tripod lights at rear;
- four WHELEN fixed scene lights on sides of body; and
- HOLMATRO extrication system with two reels.
The Union Township Fire Department
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In West Chester, Ohio, has an EMERGENCY ONE Street Warrior medium-duty ambulance with a chassis specified to provide longer service life. According to EMS Captain Richard Santel, the department serves a 34-square-mile township with a population of 49,500. Interstate 75 passes through the district.
Features/Equipment:
- INTERNATIONAL 4700LPX chassis with 170-inch wheelbase;
- cab seating for two,
- INTERNATIONAL DT 466E 190-hp diesel engine;
- ALLISON AT 545 automatic transmission;
- aluminum body with five exterior storage compartments;
- FERNO Stat-Trac cot fastening system;
- advanced life support interior package for patient transport; and
- six WELDON fixed scene/strobe lights on body.
The Topeka (IN) Volunteer Fire Department
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Operates an AMERICAN FIRE & RESCUE step-van conversion as a rescue unit and an equipment truck. Chief Steve Wainscott explains the department needed to replace (on a limited budget) a pumper and a rescue/equipment truck that carried several turnouts and a lot of loose equipment. The step-van design was the best solution for carrying turnouts, given the funds available. The department protects 72 square miles that includes Topeka, two townships, and a population of 3,000.
Features/Equipment:
- INTERNATIONAL step-van chassis with 218-inch wheelbase;
- cab seating for two;
- INTERNATIONAL 1652 190-hp diesel engine;
- ALLISON AT 545 automatic transmission;
- 20-foot aluminum body with seven storage compartments;
- six compartments with ROBINSON rollup doors;
- squad bench in body with horseshoe-style backseat;
- rear fold-down ramp for hydraulic rescue tool;
- SMART POWER eight-kw generator in swingout door compartment;
- two GFE Extenda-Lite 500-watt pole-raised floodlights at rear;
- eight WHELEN fixed scene lights on body;
- HANNAY electric reel;
- nine sets of SURVIVAIR Panther SCBA;
- storage for 12 spare SCBA cylinders;
- HOLMATRO hydraulic rescue tool;
- SCOTT thermal imaging camera; and
- global positioning system (GPS) for scene position for medevac helicopter.
The North Boston (NY) Fire Department
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Has in service this AMERICAN LAFRANCE rescue truck built at the company’s Hamburg, New York, facility (formerly R.D. Murray Fire Apparatus). Assistant Chief Sean P. Crotty says that the vehicle was designed with adequate lighting and power and sized to fit into the station. The department serves a primarily rural area with single-family dwellings, some apartment houses, farms, and light industry. The jurisdiction has several major roads, including U.S. Route 219, which has its share of auto accidents and vehicle fires. The area protected is 12 square miles and includes a population of 4,000.
Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 with 216-inch wheelbase;
- cab seating for five;
- CUMMINS ISC 250-hp diesel engine;
- ALLISON MD 3060P automatic transmission;
- Dominion stainless-steel nonwalk-in body with seven storage compartments;
- ROBINSON rollup doors;
- enclosed storage for stokes litter, pike poles, and ladders;
- ONAN 10-kw diesel generator with remote start from cab;
- WILL-BURT six-kw Night Scan;
- two TELE-LITE 1,500-watt tripod lights at rear;
- two HANNAY 250-foot cord reels with junction boxes;
- spare SCBA cylinder storage;
- climate-controlled cab for rehab; and
- PHYSIO-CONTROL defibrillator.
The Rattlesnake Fire Protection District
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In Parker, Colorado, protects a 66-square-mile, nonhydranted area that has gravel and dirt roads. Assistant Chief Dale Goetz says the district’s three W.S. DARLEY pumper/tankers were designed with large tanks and all-wheel drive to address these considerations. Since most calls are medical-related and many involve auto accidents, abundant lighting was also included. A small kitchen is designed into the cabs for rehab since the department spends many hours at most structure fires. The pump panels are user-friendly for all operators. The district protects a population of 6,500.
Features/Equipment:
Spokane County Fire District 9 in Mead, Washington
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Operates eight stations and protects 130 square miles of suburban area north of the city of Spokane. According to Chief Robert Anderson, this PIERCE pumper, assigned to Station 91, operates as an ALS engine. It’s designed to carry ALS and extrication equipment to support rescue operations, particularly on U.S. Routes 2 and 395. The district protects 40,000 residents.
Features/Equipment:
- Lance chassis with 181.5-inch wheelbase;
- tilt cab with 10-inch raised roof and six seats;
- CUMMINS M11 450-hp diesel engine;
- ALLISON HD 4060 automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CSUYDX single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump;
- preconnected six-inch front intake;
- 100 feet of 11/2-inch attack line in front bumper;
- three crosslays (two 200-foot, 13/4-inch; one 200-foot, 21/2-inch);
- right-side, five-inch discharge;
- prepiped AKRON Apollo single-inlet deck and portable monitor with Style 3405 upper deck extension;
- UPF 750-gallon water tank;
- 1,000 feet of five-inch hose;
- aluminum body with eight storage compartments;
- rear compartment has slideout tray and ROBINSON rollup door;
- AMKUS hydraulic rescue tool in above compartment;
- two GFE Extenda-Lite 200-watt floodlights behind cab; and
- right-side PIERCE hydraulic ladder rack with 42 feet of ladders.
