By John M. Malecky
>> The Smyrna (TN) Fire Department purchased this MARION BODY WORKS mid-mount platform quint because of area growth which included multistoried hotels and a hospital. Chief Bill Culbertson says the department has two 65-foot telescoping waterway pumpers, and the platform is higher. It can be used as an engine company, hence the pump and water tank. It responds to motor vehicle accidents, hazmats, fires, and all types of rescues.
Features/Equipment:
- SPARTAN Gladiator Evolution LFD chassis with 280-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
- ROLL TEK rollover occupancy protection;
- DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CSU single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with five-inch front intake, ELKHART 240-95 P educator foam system, 1½-inch front bumper line, and two 1¾-inch crosslays;
- UPF 500-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
- R K 100-foot five-section platform with 500- to 1,500-gpm ELKHART Scorpion RF monitor;
- front outrigger spread of 17 feet, six inches and rear outrigger spread of 15 feet, six inches;
- four wheel well sleeves for eight spare SCBA cylinders;
- CARDIAC SCIENCE AED;
- four HANNAY reels (two each electric cord and hydraulic);
- AMKUS rescue tools; and
- light and power with an ONAN 15-kw hydraulic generator, two ROM brow lights, four FRC telescoping floodlights (two each behind cab and rear of platform), six WHELEN fixed scene lights (two each on side, rear, and body), and four ROM COLLINS DYNAMICS spot/floodlights (two each at base of ladder and front of platform).
>> The Surprise (AZ) Fire Department’s SVI TRUCKS hazmat unit is part of the Phoenix Regional Dispatch System and is used to mitigate hazardous responses at county, state, and federal levels, says Captain Nick Colombo. Interior features allow technicians to begin research as soon as the unit is dispatched and while responding.
Features/Equipment:
- SPARTAN Gladiator ELFD chassis with 222-inch wheelbase, 12-inch extended front bumper, and three-door cab with 24-inch raised roof, two seats, and rear command area;
- CUMMINS ISL 425-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- rear cab command area with full width “L” desk, half height technology rack, data and research center with two computers, work station, down range camera controls and monitor, weather station, and two tactical radio consoles;
- 20-foot nonwalk-in body with rear stairs and integrated ladder storage, ROM roll-up compartment doors, and three wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- storage for eight additional spare SCBA cylinders;
- street and curbside CARE FREE awnings;
- BOSCH camera with 42-foot mast at rear;
- GE refrigerator; and
- light and power with ONAN 10-kw diesel generator, four FRC floodlights, six WHELEN fixed scene lights, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.
>> Hamlin Township Fire & Rescue, Eaton Rapids, Michigan, uses this DANKO quick response attack unit as a primary engine to structure fires in off-road buildings where large apparatus cannot get in, says Chief Charles Hendrickson. It also answers vehicle, grass, and brush fires and responds to medical calls and accidents with injuries along with the department’s heavy rescue truck.
Features/Equipment:
- FORD F-550 Super Duty 4 × 4 chassis with 176-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab with secured area for EMS equipment;
- FORD 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine with automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS Model 2515 single-stage, 75- to 150-gpm pump powered by BRIGGS & STRATTON 18-hp engine (all enclosed in a heated compartment), DARLEY Fast Foam 50 system, 2½-inch gated inlet, and 1½-inch rear preconnect;
- UPF 250-gallon water and 12-gallon foam tanks;
- ROM roll-up compartment doors;
- light duty rescue equipment, backboards, and four SCBA packs;
- front mounted receiver for rope rescue and emergency securing area;
- CARDIAC SCIENCE AED; and
- two FRC telescoping floodlights.
