By John M. MaleCKy
The Bath (NY) Fire Department replaced a minipumper and a tanker with this CRIMSON pumper/tanker. Captain Corey Zydanowicz says the strategy has increased pumping and water supply capabilities while reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
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Features/Equipment:
- INTERNATIONAL 7600 chassis with 244-inch wheelbase and two-seat extended cab;
- CUMMINS ISM 425-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with six-inch front intake, two two-inch crosslays, and one three-inch rear preconnect;
- two HALE portable pumps and OTTERBEIN Chief floating pump;
- PRO POLY 1,800-gallon water tank and three 10-inch NEWTON dump valves with extensions;
- two 2,100-gallon FOL-DA-TANKS on ZICO racks;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
- seven FEDERAL scene lights (above crosslays and at sides and rear of body).
The Wapakoneta (OH) Fire Department uses this AMERICAN LaFRANCE pumper as a first-out unit for fires and EMS backup, explains Chief Kendall Krites. The vehicle was designed to fit into an historic firehouse that has height, width, and length limitations.
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Features/Equipment:
- Metropolitan chassis with 192-inch wheelbase and 10-inch raised roof cab with eight seats;
- CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- AMERICAN LaFRANCE Twin Flo single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, 1 3/4-inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4-inch speedlays, two 2 1/2-inch rear discharges (one preconnected with 1 3/4-inch and one with 2 1/2-inch line), one-inch midship booster reel, and TFT Hurricane monitor;
- UPF 750-gallon water, 30-gallon Class A foam, and 50-gallon Class B foam tanks;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
- light and power with ONAN 10-kw hydraulic generator, two FRC floodlights behind cab, and HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Kingfisher (OK) Fire Department designed this PIERCE Contender pumper for urban use and specified a large water tank to serve nonhydranted areas, explains Chief John Crawford. The booster reel is mounted low for ease of operation, and the top-mount pump panel affords better visibility for the operator.
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Features/Equipment:
- INTERNATIONAL Model 4400 chassis with 243-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
- INTERNATIONAL DT 570 diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- HALE Qflo single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with two 1 1/2-inch crosslays, rear 2 1/2-inch discharge, one-inch booster reel at driver’s side rear, and ELKHART Stinger monitor;
- UPF 1,000-gallon water tank;
- 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 AKRON Extenda-Lite floodlights midship.
The Coeur d’Alene (ID) Fire Department designed this BOISE MOBILE EQUIPMENT Type 6 wildland pumper to address the increase in urban interface areas in its jurisdiction, according to Chief Kenny Gabriel. The unit also works in conjunction with other mutual aid departments.
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Features/Equipment:
- GMC 5500 4 × 4 chassis with 152-inch wheelbase and three-seat cab;
- GMC Duramax 300-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 1000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS E 511 single-stage, 100- to 300-gpm pump on skid with BRIGGS & STRATTON 26.5-hp diesel engine, HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, three 1½-inch preconnects, and one-inch HANNAY booster reel;
- UPF 350-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
- stainless-steel grille guard.
The Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department uses three FOSTER RESCUE PRODUCTS miniambulances for use at special events and in pedestrian areas around the Inner Harbor. Chief Lloyd Carter says the units tend to patients’ needs and transport them to a full-size ambulance.
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Features/Equipment:
- Model ASAP RS 660 with POLARIS Ranger 6 × 6 ATV chassis, 105-inch wheelbase, and two-seat cab;
- POLARIS 683-cc, 44-hp gasoline engine with Model PVT transmission;
- 156-inch length, 60-inch width, and 91-inch height; and
- climate controlled patient compartment with full-size ambulance cot, attendant bench, storage compartment, and overhead cabinetry.
The Olmstead (KY) Rural Fire Department protects its jurisdiction with this ROSENBAUER pumper/tanker. Assistant Chief Dan Kemp says the department combats wheat and soybean fires using the bumper turret in pump-and-roll mode.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 chassis with 207-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISM 315-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission, and pump-and-roll capability;
- DARLEY PSP single-stage, 1,000-gpm pump with two 1½-inch rear preconnects, AKRON Fire Fox bumper turret, and CHEMGUARD Rattler deck gun;
- UPF 1,500-gallon water tank;
- four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
- two FRC floodlights behind cab.
The Baton Rouge (LA) Fire Department specified a platform for this FERRARA ladder truck to enhance rescue efforts at high-rise buildings, explains Barry Mounce, administrative assistant. The unit responds to fires and special calls.
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Features/Equipment:
- Igniter chassis with 250-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
- DETROIT DIESEL Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- 100-foot aerial platform with 1,000-pound payload, rapelling arm, and 18-foot outrigger spread;
- AKRON Stream Master platform monitor;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and eight wheel well sleeves (six for spare SCBA cylinders, two for hand extinguishers); and
- light and power with HART-GEN six-kw hydraulic generator, six FRC floodlights (two on cab roof, two on body, and two on platform), and two HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights on turntable.
