The Woodstock (NY) Fire District uses this KME tanker primarily for response to its nonhydranted outlying area, according to Chief Engineer Phil Eighmey. The single-axle unit easily accesses narrow roads and driveways.
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• INTERNATIONAL 7400 chassis with 201-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• INTERNATIONAL 570E 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE AP-50 single-stage, 500-gpm PTO pump with two 13⁄4-inch crosslays and left/rear 21⁄2-inch discharge;
• UPF 2,100-gallon poly water tank with stainless-steel wrap, 10-inch rear NEWTON dump valve, and 21⁄2-inch direct tank fill;
• ZIAMATIC rack with 2,100-gallon FOL-DA-TANK; and
• six WELDON scene lights on tank.
The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is located in mountainous area between 6,300 and 7,300 feet in elevation. Chief Ernst R. Piercy says that its ROSENBAUER/CENTRAL pumper has a heavy-duty engine and braking power designed to handle this altitude.
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• HME SLE chassis with 182-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISM 450-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSUY single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with five-inch front intake, three crosslays (two 13⁄4-inch; one 21⁄2-inch), and AKRON Apollo fixed deck gun;
• UPF 500-gallon water tank;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and three wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with VANNER IQC 7600 inverter and three FRC floodlights (two telescoping above pump, one fixed scene light over first driver’s side compartment).
The West Deer Volunteer Fire Company in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, responds its SMEAL pumper first out to all structure fires, MVAs, and haz mats, according to Captain Josh Wiegand. The unit also supports a quint, has a large generator for maximum lighting, and features a rear inlet for drafting and relay pumping.
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• HME 1871 LFD chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 12-inch raised roof;
• DETROIT Series 60 490-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSUY single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with five-inch rear intake, two 13⁄4-inch crosslays, one 21⁄2-inch rear preconnect, and AKRON Apollo monitor with TFT Extenda-Gun;
• CFP 750-gallon water tank;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, six wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders, and rear ladder storage compartment; and
• light and power with ONAN 15-kw hydraulic generator, WILL BURT nine-kw Night Scan, four FRC floodlights on sides of body, two WHELEN scene lights on sides of cab, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Walcott (IA) Fire Department specified its ALEXIS pumper with four-wheel-drive and pump-and-roll capability for on-and off-road response in its agricultural area, explains Chief Tim L. Iossi. The pumper also has a front bumper monitor for quick knockdowns of vehicle and cornfield fires.
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• FREIGHTLINER FL-80 4 × 4 chassis with 222-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR 3126 300-hp diesel engine with ALLISON MD 3560P automatic transmission and pump-and-roll capability;
• HALE PSD single-stage, 1,000-gpm pump with topmount panel, 11⁄2-inch front bumper line, two 11⁄2-inch cartridge lays, 21⁄2-inch crosslays, three-inch rear discharge, AKRON Apollo midship deck gun, and AKRON Fire Fox bumper turret;
• UPF 1,000-gallon water tank;
• ladder and suction hose storage at rear accessible from ground;
• four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with POWERALL five-kw generator belt-driven off engine, two GFE floodlights, and two WHELEN midship mounted scene lights.
● The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department in Henry County, Tennessee, specified a large water tank on this PIERCE pumper to protect a rural area, according to Captain Patrick Petronico. The pumper has a topmount pump panel for operator visibility, especially on narrow county roads.
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• KENWORTH T-300 chassis with 199-inch wheelbase and three-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISC 315-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with two 11⁄2-inch crosslays and one 21⁄2-inch speedlay;
• UPF 1,000-gallon water tank;
• Contender style body with GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with HONDA eight-kw gasoline generator and two FEDERAL Nightfighter spot/floodlights.
The San Juan County Fire District 2’s Orcas Island Fire Company in Eastsound, Washington, designed this SEAGRAVE pumper with a large water tank and CAFS to protect a rural area, explains Captain Paul Spencer. It also has a short wheelbase for maneuverability.
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• Attacker chassis with 176-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C9 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSYCX single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with dual primers, ECLIPSE CAFS integrated with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, 21⁄2-inch front bumper discharge reduced for 13⁄4-inch hose, two 13⁄4-inch crosslays, a rear 21⁄2-inch Blitzline, and ELKHART Stinger monitor with TFT Extenda-Gun;
• PRO POLY 1,000-gallon water, and 20- and 30-gallon foam tanks;
• GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with HONDA five-kw gasoline generator, and two HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights behind cab.
The North Syracuse (NY) Fire Department designed its SAULSBURY pumper with a large water tank because parts of the district (including two highways) have few or no hydrants, according to Lieutenant John Lisi, Jr.
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• SPARTAN Gladiator chassis with 202-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
• DETROIT Series 60 430-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system, four crosslays (two 1¾-inch and two two-inch), rear 2½-inch preconnect, and ELKHART Stinger monitor;
• UPF 1,000-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tank;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
• E-ONE hydraulic ladder rack; and
• light and power with HONDA 10-kw gasoline generator, two FRC telescoping floodlights at rear of cab, and HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Huntsville (AL) Fire Department took delivery of three KME apparatus. The department designed the haz-mat truck for self-sufficiency, since it also is the regional haz-mat response vehicle for the Department of Homeland Security and is subject to deployment anywhere, according to Captain Dave Jacks.
The two pumpers are designed for multifunctional applications. One serves an urban area, performs rapid intervention duties, and a serves as a decon unit for the regional haz-mat team. The other unit protects a rapidly growing suburban area, responding to EMS, extrication, and mutual-aid calls.
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• Predator XLFD chassis with 252-inch wheelbase and three-door cab with 223-inch raised roof, command desk, and six seats;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• 25-foot non walk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, two GIRARD motorized awnings, and SAFETY VISION camera;
• UPF removable tool box;
• two WARN winches (one six-ton front; one 4½-ton portable with three receivers);
• INSTA CHAIN ice chains; and
• light and power with LIMA 45-kw PTO-driven generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, eight FRC floodlights (six fixed scene on body, two on tripods), eight WHELEN fixed scene lights and four HANNAY electric cord reels (two 120-volt, two 220-volt).
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• Predator chassis with 185-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 12-inch raised roof;
• DETROIT Series 60 455-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with AKRON foam system, three crosslays (two 13⁄4-inch one 21⁄2-inch), two rear 21⁄2-inch preconnects (one with 13⁄4-inch line), rear HANNAY booster reel with one-inch hose and AKRON Apollo Hi Riser with TFT Extenda-gun;
• UPF 500-gallon water and 40-gallon foam tanks;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• INSTA CHAIN ice chains; and
• light and power with ONAN six-kw PTO-driven generator, two FRC floodlights behind cab, two WHELEN scene lights on cab, and HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Telico (TX) Volunteer Fire Department designed its WESTEX unit with pumper and tanker capabilities, according to Lieutenant Josh Slovak. The pumper has side dump valves because the driver cannot see well enough to back up to a folding tank at the rear.
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• GMC 8500 chassis with 206-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C7 300-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3500 EVS automatic transmission;
• DARLEY LDM single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with HALE 2.5V foam system, two 1¾-inch crosslays, and TFT Crossfire monitor;
• UPF 12-gallon foam tank and 2,000-gallon water tank with four-inch direct rear fill and two 10-inch NEWTON telescoping dump valves (left and right side);
• HALE Chief III floating pump;
• 2,100-gallon FOL-DA-TANK; and
• four-bottle air cascade system above pump panel with four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders.
● The Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue Department designed this SVI haz-mat support unit with seating and storage identical to their haz-mat unit. Captain Milton L. Painter says this enables them to use both trucks to cover for each other with full crews and similar inventories.
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• SPARTAN Gladiator LFD chassis with 248-inch wheelbase; six-seat, three-door cab with 20-inch raised roof; rear command area with L-shaped desk; and overhead and full height cabinets;
• CUMMINS ISM 450-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• 24-foot non-walk-in body with CARE FREE roll-out awning and ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
• industrial air tool system with PTO-driven VANAIR Model 160 (80-160 cfm at 150 psi) for quickly drilling/removing product from tankers on highways;
• four HANNAY reels (two electric cord, two low with pressure air); and
• light and power with HARRISON 20-kw hydraulic generator, SVI Command light, two WHELEN scene lights on cab and five FRC floodlights (four scene lights on body, one rear on tripod).
The Eagle River Area (WI) Fire Department uses its DARLEY quick-attack unit to access lake homes where larger 4 × 2 apparatus cannot approach, according to Chief Patrick Weber. The unit also responds to wildland fires and will operate at MVA extrications in the future.
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• FORD F-550 4 × 4 chassis with 165-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• INTERNATIONAL 6.0L 325-hp diesel engine with FORD Torqueshift automatic transmission;
• DARLEY LSMC single-stage, 750-gpm pump with split-shaft drive, HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system, 120-cfm rotary screw DARLEY Auto CAFS, two 1¾-inch crosslays, and one-inch booster reel in rear;
• PRO POLY Poly Bilt body with integral 25-gallon foam tank and 315-gallon water tank with 2½-inch direct fill at rear;
• SUPER WINCH 4½-ton portable winch with front and rear receivers; and
• light and power with BALDER seven-kw diesel generator, SVI Command light, two FEDERAL GH scene lights, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Medina (OH) Fire Department chose this RESCUE 1 demonstrator unit because it provides adequate seating and a body to accommodate not only its present equipment but future acquisitions as well, according to Chief Mark Roberts.
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• SPARTAN Gladiator LFD chassis with 208-inch wheelbase, 24-inch extended front bumper, and seven-seat cab with 20-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISC 370-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• 18-foot non walk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and a lift-up stairway to coffin compartments;
• six HANNAY reels (two electric cord, two hydraulic, and two air);
• RAMSEY 41⁄2-ton portable winch with four receivers;
• four-bottle air cascade system with SIERRA booster; and
• light and power with WILL BURT light tower and eight FRC floodlights (four scene on body, four tripod).
The Cortland/Lancaster (NE) Fire Department designed this DANKO tanker with a large water tank to provide an adequate supply due to limited staffing in a jurisdiction that lacks hydrants, explains Chief Dave Niemeyer.
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• FREIGHTLINER M2 chassis with 226-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C7 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS-P automatic transmission and pump-and-roll capability;
• DARLEY HM single-stage 500-gpm PTO-driven pump with four-inch front intake, two 11⁄2-inch rear crosslays, and one-inch booster reel in right side compartment;
• UPF 3,000-gallon water tank with five-inch direct tank fill and three-way 10-inch dump valves (left, right, and rear);
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and rear compartment for 3,000-gallon FOL-DA-TANK; and
• six FEDERAL GH scene lights on tank.
● The Petersburg (NY) Fire Department designed its MARION rescue truck to serve as a command post and a rehab unit as well as fire, accident, and water search/rescue response, according to Chief Richard Snyder.
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• STERLING Acterra chassis with 193.5-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C7 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• 18-foot walk-in body with cab walk-through, command center with map desk and filing cabinet, four seats, refrigerator, ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, rope tie-off points, and EASY UP exterior awning;
• RAMSEY four-ton portable winch with four receivers;
• HURST rescue system; and
• light and power with ONAN 25-kw PTO-driven generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, four FRC floodlights (two pole raise; two tripod), six CODE 3 fixed scene lights and two HANNAY electric cord reels.
The Lake Township (MI) Fire Department uses this U.S. TANKER rescue pumper in conjunction with another rescue pumper to cover a large area including an Interstate highway and the Lake Michigan shoreline, where dwellings are nestled among some dunes along the beach, explains Engineer Derek Warnke.
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• FREIGHTLINER FL-112, 4 × 4 chassis with 242-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C12 455-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CMUYFX two-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with enclosed pump panel, HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 System, 13⁄4-inch front bumper line, two 13⁄4-inch speedlays, two crosslays (one 13⁄4-inch, one 21⁄2-inch), and ELKHART Vulcan RF remote control monitor with extender;
• UPF 750-gallon water and 50-gallon foam tanks;
• WARN 71⁄2-ton front-mounted winch;
• HURST electric rescue tools;
• DOVER roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• ZICO hydraulic ladder rack; and
• light and power with ONAN 12-kw diesel generator and WILL BURT light tower.
The Ville de Longueil (QB) Canada Service de Securite Incendie uses this AMERICAN LA FRANCE quint as an ladder with engine capability, says Directeur Gilles LaMadeleiene.
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• Metropolitan chassis with 230-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• AMERICAN LA FRANCE Twin flow single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with 11⁄2-inch front bumper line, and dead load of 13⁄4-inch line;
• UPF 500-gallon water tank;
• HD-75-foot aerial ladder with 650-pound tip load, AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe and 16-foot outrigger spread;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, six wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with ONAN 10-kw hydraulic generator, two FRC floodlights on body, and two HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights at ladder tip.
The Frankfort (KY) Fire & EMS Department has in service two SUTPHEN apparatus. According to Captain Dan Shouse, the pumper was designed for ease of operation. A short wheelbase aids maneuvering in the district and the midmount tower enhances positioning while providing a platform with maximum height.
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• custom chassis with 170-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage 1,500-gpm pump with two 13⁄4-inch crosslays, one-inch booster reel, and TFT Crossfire monitor;
• UPF 750-gallon water tank;
• Shield body style with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
• light and power with ONAN six-kw hydraulic generator and two FRC telescopic floodlights behind cab.
Features/Equipment (aerial tower)
• custom chassis with 252-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C12 505-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with two 1¾-inch crosslays;
• UPF 400-gallon water tank;
• 110-foot Aerial Tower with 1,000-pound payload capacity, two AKRON Gemini monitors, and 16-foot outrigger spread;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
• light and power with ONAN 10-kw diesel generator, five FRC floodlights (two at turntable, two at platform and one under platform), and HANNAY electric cord reel.
The North Haledon (NJ) Fire Department’s first aerial ladder is this PIERCE quint. Chief Brian W. Laube says the suburban response area is adding new housing developments that have setbacks that warrant this type of vehicle. Roll-up compartment doors eliminate door obstructions to setting up the outriggers.
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• Dash chassis with 256-inch wheelbase and eight-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS-R automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSU single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with six-inch front intake and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch; one 2½-inch);
• UPF 500-gallon water tank;
• 105-foot aerial ladder with 750-pound tip load, 16-foot outrigger spread and AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe;
• GORTITE roll-up compartment doors;
• MSA thermal imaging camera and ARC AIR slice pack; 163 feet of ground ladders; and
• light and power with six FRC floodlights (four on body, two at ladder tip), five HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.
The Marengo-Liberty Fire Protection District in Marengo, Indiana, specified this ROSENBAUER/CENTRAL STATES pumper with a large water tank since less than half of the district is hydranted, according to former chief Kevin Batman. The top-mount panel allows the operator an optimal view to see operations and assist with duties around the pumper.
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• FREIGHTLINER M2 chassis with 215-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C7 300-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• DARLEY PSM single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with five-inch rear intake, AKRON foam system, two 1¾-inch crosslays, rear 21⁄2-inch preconnect, and AKRON Apollo deck gun;
• UPF 20-gallon foam tank and 1,250-gallon water tank with 21⁄2-inch direct fill at rear;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• ROSENBAUER electric ladder rack; and light and power with SMART POWER 10-kw hydraulic generator, two FRC telescoping floodlights, and two WELDON fixed scene lights midship.
