BY JOHN M. MALECKY
The Nenana (AK) Fire Department operates a tanker and mini-pumper built by FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES. Mayor Jason Mayrand, also a firefighter, says the area has few paved roads, no hydrants except in town, and remote areas that are hard to access. The jurisdiction’s rough terrain also requires a short wheelbase and high angles of approach and departure. This shelf tanker was modified with four-wheel-drive, a larger water tank, and a commercial chassis with a single axle for more mobility. The mini-pumper performs forest fire response and structural quick attack.
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Features/Equipment (tanker):
INTERNATIONAL 7400 4 × 4 chassis with 216-inch wheelbase and three-seat cab; INTERNATIONAL DT 570 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission and pump-and-roll capability; DARLEY HM single-stage, 500-gpm pump with two 1 3/4-inch crosslays; FGI 2,000-gallon water tank with 10-inch NEWTON dump valve; FGI roll-up compartment doors; and FGI portable tank bracket with 1,500-gallon FOL-DA-TANK.
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Features/Equipment (mini-pumper):
- FORD F-550 XL 4 × 4 chassis with 165-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- FORD 6.0L 325-hp, Power Stroke diesel engine with five-speed standard transmission and pump-and-roll capability;
- DARLEY HM single-stage, 500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, underhood 140-cfm CAFS compressor, and two 1 1/2-inch crosslays;
- WELLINGTON PLASTICS 500-gallon water and 25-gallon foam tanks; and
- WARN six-ton front-mounted winch.
The Bartlett (TX) Fire Department protects a mostly rural district. According to Chief Duane Kurtin, this AMERICAN LAFRANCE unit is equipped with foam and can respond as a primary pumper or tanker for rural structure and wildland fires.
Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 112 chassis with 275-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
- MERCEDES BENZ MB 4000 410-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- AMERICAN LAFRANCE Power Flo single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system, 1 1/2-inch front bumper line, two 1 1/2-inch crosslays, and 2 1/2-inch rear discharge;
- UPF 2,500-gallon water tank with three 10-inch NEWTON dump valves and 20-gallon foam tank;
- HALE Fire Float floating pump;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and 12 wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- 2,300 gallon FOL-DA-TANK on a ZIAMATIC hydraulic lift; and
- light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, and two FRC floodlights behind cab.
The Glidden (WI) Fire Department uses its MARION rescue truck to respond to fires, MVAs, and other first responder calls. Assistant Chief John Prankratz says the department wanted a small vehicle for maneuverability in the rural area with narrow roads and a walk-in body for rehab needs.
Features/Equipment:
- FORD F-550 chassis with 165-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- FORD Power Stroke diesel engine with automatic transmission;
- 12-foot walk-in body with three-seats;
- RAMSEY four-ton portable winch with front and rear receivers;
- HURST rescue tools with two reels mounted on the roof at the rear of the vehicle; and
- light and power with HONDA 3.5-kw gasoline generator and two FRC tripod floodlights.
The Park City (UT) Fire Department uses this E-ONE Teleboom to provide an aerial stream in a mostly residential and light industrial area, according to Battalion Chief Steve Zwirn. The midmount design allows for a full hosebed. The unit complements a 100-foot aerial and 65-foot Telesqurt.
Features/Equipment:
- Cyclone II chassis with 210-inch wheelbase and 12-inch raised roof cab with six seats;
- CUMMINS ISM 450-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVSP automatic transmission;
- HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, a 1 3/4-inch crosslay, rear 1 3/4-inch and 2 1/2-inch preconnects, a 2 1/2-inch discharge, and one-inch booster line;
- E-ONE 500-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
- 50-foot Teleboom with 300-pound tip load, AKRON Tuckaway ladderpipe, and nine-foot, 10-inch outrigger spread; and
- light and power with HONDA one-kw gasoline generator with floodlight and WILL BURT light tower.
The Orange (NJ) Fire Department specified its ROSENBAUER pumper with an aerial ladder to complement the department’s ladder truck, according to Deputy Chief Ben DeMarzo. The city once had two ladder companies; now it has one. The unit adds flexibility; the ladder can also be used for mass decon.
Features/Equipment:
- ROSENBAUER Commander AT chassis with 210-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
- CUMMINS ISM 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with AKRON 95-gpm foam system, 2 1/2-inch front bumper discharge with 1 1/2-inch wye and 1 3/4-inch line, two 1 3/4-inch and one 2 1/2-inch crosslays, and a rear 2 1/2-inch discharge;
- UPF 500-gallon water and 50-gallon foam tanks;
- RK 60-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load, AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe, and 13-foot, six-inch outrigger spread;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
- light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator, two TELELITE pole-raise floodlights behind cab, four HAVIS SHIELDS-COLLINS spot/floodlights, and two FRC floodlights, all at aerial tip.
The San Juan Bautista (CA) Volunteer Fire Department designed this PIERCE pumper with a short wheelbase and a high horsepower engine for the tight streets and hills surrounding the town, explains Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Rick A. Cokley.
Features/Equipment:
- Contender chassis with 172-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISL 350-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, ELKHART Vulcan RF remote-controlled deck gun, 1 3/4-inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4-inch crosslays, and rear 2 1/2-inch preconnect;
- UPF 750-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks with through-the-tank ladder storage;
- GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and three sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- SITRONICS rear vision camera; and
- light and power with HONDA 6.5 kw-gasoline generator; and two FRC floodlights mounted midship.
