Apparatus Deliveries: March 2020

apparatus deliveries | By John M. Malecky
The Lewiston (NY) Fire Company No. 1 received this KME with PRO pumper configuration.

The Lewiston (NY) Fire Company No. 1 received this KME with PRO pumper configuration.

Features/Equipment:
  • PREDATOR LFD chassis with 216-inch wheelbase;
  • CUMMINS ISX 15 505-hp diesel engine and a seven-seat cab with 22-inch raised roof;
  • HALE Qmax XS 1,500-gpm pump;
  • 750-gallon poly water tank with through-the-tank ladder storage;
  • AMDOR roll-up doors;
  • HARRISON 10-kw PTO hydraulic generator; and
  • WHELEN scene lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department responds with this quint built by FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS.

The New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department responds with this quint built by FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS.

Features/Equipment:
  • Mounted on a CINDER chassis with a 218-inch wheelbase;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • FERRARA F-Shield frame protection and an extruded aluminum body;
  • three-section steel HD 77-foot aerial ladder with ELKHART Sidewinder monitor;
  • 500-pound tip load flowing 1,500 gpm;
  • HALE Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; and
  • 500-gallon water tank.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The Quitman (LA) Fire Department has in service four FOUTS BROS. tankers.

The Quitman (LA) Fire Department has in service four FOUTS BROS. tankers.

Features/Equipment:
  • KENWORTH 370 chassis;
  • CUMMINS L9 380-hp diesel engine;
  • DARLEY PSM 1,500-gpm pump;
  • UPF 3,000-gallon water tank with upper compartment and ladder storage;
  • 10-inch stainless-steel NEWTON dump valve, two 2½-inch direct tank fills, 3,000-gallon FOL-DA-TANK; and removable crosslays for easy load;
  • booster reel;
  • 3,600-watt inverter; and
  • WHELEN lighting.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The Lewiston (NY) Fire Company No. 1 received this KME with PRO pumper configuration.

The Dormont (PA) Fire Department has in service this SUTPHEN SLR75 quint.

Features/Equipment:
  • MONARCH chassis with a 200-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine and a stainless-steel body;
  • HALE Qmax 2,000-gpm pump
  • three crosslays, a front bumper line, a 500-gallon water tank, and ladder chute;
  • aerial ladder with 750-pound dry and 500-pound wet tiploads;
  • TFT Monsoon electric monitor;
  • SMART POWER six-kw generator;
  • RIGID floodlights;
  • HANNAY electric cord reel; and
  • FRC rearview camera.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department responds with this quint built by FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS.

The Fort Morgan (CO) Fire Department has in service this rescue vehicle built by SVI TRUCKS.

Features/Equipment:
  • SPARTAN Metro Star 4×4 EMFD chassis with a 193-inch wheelbase and an 18-foot aluminum body;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • a command desk with a lift-up, slanted surface in the crew area of the cab;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors;
  • COMMAND LIGHT and WHELEN side scene lights;
  • RIGID brow light;
  • ZICO air pack brackets;
  • RAMSEY 9,000-pound portable winch; and
  • AUDIOVOX and VOYAGER backup cameras.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com


The Quitman (LA) Fire Department has in service four FOUTS BROS. tankers.

The Vilonia (AR) Fire Department operates this E-ONE pumper/tanker.

Features/Equipment:
  • FREIGHTLINER M2-112 6×4 chassis and an extruded aluminum body;
  • CUMMINS L9 450-hp diesel engine;
  • HALE Qflo single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with top-mount panel;
  • ROWE INDUSTRIES CAFS;
  • 3,030-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
  • two 1¾-inch speedlays
  • front bumper 1½-inch line;
  • rear 10-inch NEWTON dump valve; and
  • WHELEN floodlights midship.

To request information go to fireeng.hotims.com

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