Apparatus Deliveries

The Western Salisbury (PA) Volunteer Fire Department purchased this AMERICAN LaFRANCE quint equipped with an aerial ladder to keep the vehicle length short and to complement two platforms used for mutual aid, according to Chief Steve Schneider; the unit is first out on most calls.

Features/Equipment:

• Eagle 148 low-profile chassis with 257-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab with two mounting plates for equipment;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• AMERICAN LaFRANCE Twin Flow low single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with 1 3/4 -inch front bumper line, three crosslays (two 1 3/4 -inch, one 2 1/2-inch), and 2 1/2 -inch discharge at ladder tip reduced to 1 1/2-inch;
• 110-foot aerial ladder with 750-pound tip load, 16-foot outrigger spread and AKRON StreamMaster ladder pipe;
• UPF 400-gallon water tank;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and seven wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• INTEC backup camera; and
• light and power with HARRISON 10-kw hydraulic generator, two HANNAY electric cord reels, three FRC floodlights (one brow, two at aerial tip), four HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two each on body and on tripods at rear of cab), and two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab.
• www.americanlafrance.com

The St. Charles (IL) Fire Department specified foam on its SEAGRAVE pumper because the unit is stationed in a manufacturing district and also responds to a neighboring airport for in-flight emergencies, explains Lieutenant Jeff Swanson. The apparatus also responds to medical calls and extrications.

Features/Equipment:

• Marauder chassis with 192.5-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C 13 470-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CM two-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with AKRON 95-gpm foam system, five-inch front intake, 1 1/2-inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4 -inch crosslays, one-inch booster reel, five-inch rear discharge, two 2 1/2-inch rear discharges (plumbed for foam), and AKRON Apollo deck gun;
• UPF 750-gallon water and two 40-gallon foam tanks;
• seven wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders and rear ROBINSON roll-up door;
• HURST rescue tool;
• SEAGRAVE hydraulic ladder rack;
• EMS compartment with MEDTRONIC Physio Control Life Pak 12 AED; and
• light and power with HONDA 2.6-kw gasoline generator, three HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (one brow, two behind cab), and two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab.
• www.seagrave.com

The North Boston (NY) Fire Department protects a primarily residential, light-industrial, and agricultural area and an interstate highway. Chief Sean Crotty says this TOYNE pumper is first out for most fire and rescue calls. Its short wheelbase enhances maneuverability on rural roads, narrow driveways, in woods, and on steep hills. The Class A foam supplements water and staffing.

Features/Equipment:

• HME 1871 P2 XL chassis with 180-inch wheelbase and eight-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISL 370-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qflo single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, six-inch front intake, 1 3/4 -inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4-inch crosslays, one 2 1/2 -inch rear preconnect, and ELKHART Vulcan deck gun;
• UPF 1,000-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
• ONSPOT ice chains; and
• light and power with HONDA five-kw gasoline generator and five FRC floodlights (one brow, two on rear of cab, and two on rear tripod).
• www.toyne.com

The Sandhills Fire Department in Hyannis, Nebraska, designed this FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES pumper primarily to fight fast-moving wildland grass fires, explains Chief Marshall Garner. The district occupies 1,170 square miles of rough range, grass-covered sand hills, and wetland meadows; there are few paved roads, and there is deep snow in winter. Since two of the three towns covered have no water supply, a larger water tank and CAFS were specified.

Features/Equipment:

• FREIGHTLINER M2 chassis with 250.5-inch wheelbase, 4 × 4 chassis, and seating for five;
• CATERPILLAR C7 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission, and pump-and-roll capability;
• WATEROUS CS 1,000-gpm pump with top-mount panel, DARLEY Fast Foam 250 system, WATEROUS Pneumax 140 SP PTO CAFS, 1 1/2-inch front bumper line, two 1 1/2-inch crosslays, rear HANNAY one-inch booster reel, and ELKHART Wildland front bumper turret;
• WELLINGTON PLASTICS 1,000-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
• FOL-DA-TANK portable water tank on FGI rack;
• four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• HONDA five-kw gasoline generator.
• www.fgiltd.com

The Northport (AL) Fire Department uses this FERRARA pumper as a first-out unit for fires and medical response, explains Chief Daryl Patterson. The top-mount pump panel provides safety and added visibility for the pump operator.

Features/Equipment:

• Igniter chassis with 218-inch wheelbase and eight-inch raised roof cab with seven seats;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with top-mount panel, AKRON foam eductor, 1 3/4 -inch front bumper line, three 1 3/4-inch speedlays, and AKRON Apollo deck gun;
• UPF 500-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks with through-the-tank ladder storage;
• six wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• HONDA five-kw gasoline generator and four AKRON floodlights on body.
• www.ferrarafire.com

The Laurel (DE) Fire Department designed its PIERCE truck as a platform because there is a large amount of truss roof construction in its jurisdiction, according to Chief Mark Sheridan. The area also has a large number of three-story historic homes, hotels, proposed canal development, and two sports stadiums.

Features/Equipment:

• Dash chassis with 264-inch wheelbase and 10-inch raised roof cab with six seats;
• CATERPILLAR C 13 525-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CM two-stage 2,000-gpm pump with three crosslays (two 1 3/4-inch, one 2 1/2 -inch);
• UPF 300-gallon water tank;
• 100-foot platform with 1,000-pound payload capacity, 18-foot outrigger spread, and two AKRON StreamMaster monitors (one electric, one manual);
• GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and six wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with HARRISON 20-kw hydraulic generator, 10 FRC floodlights (two behind cab and four each at front of and under platform), four HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights (two each at front of platform and aerial side compartments, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.
• www.piercemfg.com

The Bettendorf (IA) Fire Department designed its ALEXIS rescue pumper as a prototype of future engines, according to Chief Gerry Voelliger. This pumper supports a medium-duty rescue truck and is ALS-equipped.

Features/Equipment:

• HME 1871-P2 MFD chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and 12-inch raised roof cab with four seats and medical cabinet;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with topmount panel, HALE Foam Logix 2.1-A proportioning system, two two-inch crosslays, two 1 1/2-inch cartridge preconnects, and AKRON Apollo deck gun;
• UPF 1,000-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and three wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• two HANNAY hydraulic reels and GENESIS rescue tools in front bumper;
• ONSPOT tire chains;
• SAFETY VISION backup camera;
• ZICO hydraulic ladder rack; and
• light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator, two AKRON Extenda-Lites midship, one WHELEN scene light on driver’s side of cab, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.
• www.alexisfire.com

The Irishtown (PA) Fire Department uses its W. S. DARLEY vehicle as both a pumper and a tanker, according to Chief Greg Kessel. There are few dry hydrants in the district.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Advantage FF chassis with 240-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• DARLEY LDM single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with six-inch front intake, four 1 3/4 -inch crosslays, and two rear discharges (one 1 3/4 -inch, one three-inch);
• PRO POLY 2,500-gallon water tank with rear 10-inch NEWTON dump valve and two three-inch direct tank fills;
• 2,500-gallon FOL-DA-TANK;
• five wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with ONAN six-kw hydraulic generator and four FRC floodlights (two each midship and rear).
• www.wsdarley.com

The Hickory Point Fire Protection District in Forsyth, Illinois, uses its DANKO truck to fight grass, field, and wildland fires, according to Chief Dennis Downey. It is also used to tow decon, trench rescue, and foam trailers.

Features/Equipment:

• FORD F-550 XL Super Duty 4 × 4 chassis with 176-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
• FORD Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine with automatic transmission;
• KUBOTA auxiliary engine to power a WATEROUS PB18-2515 single-stage, 150-gpm pump; ELKHART Sidewinder bumper turret; ELKHART front-mounted bumper nozzles; 1 1/2-inch preconnect; and one-inch booster reel;
• UPF 400-gallon water and 12-gallon foam tanks;
• RAMSEY 4.5-ton portable winch with front and rear receivers; and
• two FRC floodlights mounted midship.
• www.danko.net

The Northport (NY) Fire Department uses this MOOSE BOATS craft as an ambulance as well as for water rescue and firefighting, explains Water Rescue Coordinator Tod Thonger. The catamaran hull provides a stable platform for dive, rescue, recovery, and critical patient care. The boat also supports land companies at structure fires where access is limited.

Features/Equipment:

• Model M2-33 with 33.5-foot length and 13.5-foot beam;
• aluminum hull with shallow draft;
• two YAMAHA 250-hp outboard motors (to save on cost and provide extra storage space below);
• HALE HP-500 single-stage, 500-gpm pump powered by a HONDA 50-hp four-stroke gasoline engine; STANG monitor with 2 1/2 -inch discharge wyed to two 1 1/2 -inch discharges and one 2 1/2 -inch rear discharge;
• port and starboard side dive doors;
• 84-inch bench seat for patient care (ALS equipment is brought onto boat rather than stored);
• two STOKES litters; and
• light and power with WESTERBEKE seven-kw gasoline generator, five FRC floodlights (three on cabin and two portable on telescoping poles), and four mounts (one on each corner of the boat).
• www.mooseboats.com

The United States Navy has placed in service eight CRASH RESCUE EQUIPMENT SERVICES airport quick-attack units, distributed to Florida Naval Air Stations in Jacksonville and in Milton (Whiting Field), and to the Naval District of Washington DC. According to Carl Glover Jr., functional manager of Navy Fire and Emergency Services, and commander, Navy Installations Command, two different models were purchased to evaluate which would be more suitable for current and future needs.

Features/Equipment (Renegade TM-5300):

• FORD F-550 XLT 4 × 4 chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
• FORD 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine with automatic transmission;
• 300 gallons of water/foam premix and 500 pounds of dry chemical with HYDRO CHEM Trimax technology to handline and AKRON Fire Fox bumper turret;
• 1 1/2 -inch foam preconnect with twin agent handline with WILLIAMS Hydrochem nozzle;
• 300-gallon steel water tank;
• two FRC floodlights and six WHELEN fixed scene lights; and
• RANCH HAND six-ton, front-mounted winch.
• www.crashrescue.com

Features/Equipment (Renegade CAV-2400):

• FORD F-550 XL 4 × 4 chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
• FORD 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine with automatic transmission;
• DARLEY 2 1/2 AGE single-stage, 250-gpm pump powered by a DEUTZ 60-hp engine, 1 1/2 -inch crosslay with twin agent booster reel, and AKRON Fire Fox bumper turret with WILLIAMS Hydro Chem nozzles;
• PRO POLY 400-gallon water and 50-gallon foam tanks;
• POLYBILT body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
• 200 pounds of dry chemical;
• two FRC floodlights at front of body, six WHELEN scene lights on sides of body, and two UNITY spotlights at rear; and
• RANCH HAND six-ton front mounted winch.
• www.crashrescue.com

The Colma (CA) Fire Department designed this SEAGRAVE pumper with high side storage compartments on both sides and a large generator so that it can respond and operate independently with a truck company at the scene, explains Chief Geoffrey Balton.

Features/Equipment:

• Marauder II chassis with 181-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• left and right side cab access doors to store officer and driver turnouts during medical responses;
• DETROIT Series 60 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CM two-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, 1 3/4 -inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4 -inch crosslays, one-inch midship HANNAY booster reel, three 2 1/2 -inch rear discharges (one preconnected), one 1 3/4 -inch rear preconnect, and TFT Hurricane monitor with Extenda-Gun;
• UPF 500-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• SEAGRAVE hydraulic ladder rack;
• four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• MEDTRONIC Life Pak 12 AED; and
• light and power with HARRISON eight-kw hydraulic generator, FRC brow light and two telescoping floodlights behind cab, and HANNAY electric cord reel.
• www.seagrave.com

The Mayfield Village (OH) Fire Department protects a 70-percent suburban and 30-percent rural jurisdiction, according to Chief David Mohr. Its E-ONE 75-foot quint is a first-out vehicle that is designed to protect a new subdivision containing million-dollar homes and four-story structures.

Features/Equipment:

• Cyclone II chassis with 210-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISM 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system, 1 3/4 -inch front bumper line, three crosslays (two 1 1/2 -inch, one 2 1/2-inch), and waterway to AKRON StreamMaster ladderpipe;
• E-ONE 500-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• Model HP-75 aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load and 16-foot outrigger spread;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with SMART POWER eight-kw hydraulic generator, six HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two each at rear and sides of cab, two at aerial tip), and two FEDERAL scene lights on cab.
• www.e-one.com