Apparatus Deliveries

>> The Tarpon Springs (FL) Fire Rescue Department replaced a 105-foot platform with this FERRARA aerial quint. Deputy Chief Dave Sharp explains that a smaller unit was needed to run as an advanced life support engine, an extrication unit, and an aerial. The shorter ladder was suitable because not many buildings are more than three stories high, and longer aerials are available through mutual aid.

Features/Equipment:

• Igniter chassis with 223½-inch wheelbase and seven-seat MVP extended medium cab with medical cabinet and eight-inch raised and notched roof;
• CUMMINS ISM 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSU single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with three speedlays (two 1¾-inch and one 2½-inch);
• UPF 500-gallon water tank;
• 77-foot aerial ladder with 1,250-pound dry and 500-pound wet tip loads and 18-foot outrigger spread;
• AKRON StreamMaster ladderpipe;
• ROM roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• front bumper featuring one HANNAY electric cord reel and HURST rescue tool in center with hydraulic reel;
• PHILLIPS AED; and
• light and power with HARRISON six-kw hydraulic generator, three FRC floodlights (two brow, one at aerial tip), two AKRON telescoping floodlights midship, and two COLLINS spot/floodlights at ladder tip.

>> The Bristol (TN) Fire Department responds with this 4 GUYS quint primarily as an engine and can provide aerial service in its jurisdiction, explains Assistant Chief Mike Carrier. It also carries rescue equipment and responds to extrications on and off the highway.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Gladiator MFD chassis with 217-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof and medical cabinet;
• CUMMINS ISX 15 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with Aquis 1.5 foam proportioner, front bumper 1¾-inch line, and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch and one 2½-inch);
• UPF 660-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• ROSENBAUER 60-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load, AKRON StreamMaster ladderpipe, and 14-foot, four-inch outrigger spread;
• ROM roll-up compartment doors and eight wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• HURST rescue tools;
• 98 feet of ground ladders;
• ON SPOT tire chains;
• AUDIOVOX backup camera;
• PHILLIPS AED; and
• light and power with HARRISON eight-kw hydraulic generator, four FRC floodlights (two brow, two at rear of cab), two WHELEN scene lights on sides of cab, two ROM floodlights at aerial tip, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.

>> The Marco Island (FL) Fire Rescue designed this PIERCE pumper as an advanced life support engine covering a resort island, says Driver/Engineer Stephen Hagmann.

Features/Equipment:

• Quantum chassis with 214-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 12-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISM 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) body design;
• PUC single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with Husky 12 Class B foam system, 1¾-inch front bumper line, two 1¾-inch crosslays, one 2½-inch dead lay, rear three-inch discharge, and TFT Crossfire monitor;
• Pump-and-roll capability;
• UPF 750-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
• GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders and hand fire extinguishers;
• HURST rescue tool and two HANNAY hydraulic reels;
• PHILLIPS AED; and
• light and power with HONDA 6.5-kw gasoline driven generator, six WHELEN floodlights (one brow, four on sides and one rear of body), FRC telescoping floodlight behind cab, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.