APPARATUS DELIVERIES: The Clinton-Warren Joint Fire District in Clinton County, Michigan, replaced an older minipumper

By John M. MaleCKy

The Clinton-Warren Joint Fire District in Clinton County, Michigan, replaced an older minipumper with this SUMMIT rescue style midi-pumper. Chief Bob Wysong says the vehicle can maneuver more easily through stopped traffic, an advantage since the district protects five miles of interstate highway. The unit also serves as a frontline pumper in some rural areas that are inaccessible to the larger apparatus.

Features/Equipment:

• GMC 5500 4 × 4 chassis with 217-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab with EMS cabinet;
• GMC Duramax 6.6L 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 1000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE MG single-stage, 1,000-gpm pump with Foamlogix 2.1A system and two 1¾-inch crosslays;
• UPF 300-gallon water and 10-gallon A and B foam tanks;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• WARN six-ton winch in front bumper;
• absorbent hopper mounted in roof of body;
• rear receiver for use as tie-off point and as a trailer hitch;
• TNT rescue tools and two hydraulic reels;
• PHYSIO CONTROL Life Pak 500 AED; and
• light and power with SMART POWER 10-kw hydraulic generator, four AKRON Extenda-Lites (two behind cab, two at rear on tripods), and four WHELEN fixed scene lights on body.

In Missouri, the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Fire Department has in service this OSHKOSH crash truck, an upgrade from an older, similar model. According to Captain Mike Newbury, the unit increases the department’s capability with more water, foam agent, and a dual-agent with reel; retains the utility of a piercing nozzle; and adds a FLIR camera on the articulating nozzle.

Features/Equipment:

• T-3000 Stryker model with 236-inch wheelbase and seating for five;
• CATERPILLAR C 16 680-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4800 EVS automatic transmission;
• all-wheel drive, Tac-4 system, and pump-and-roll capability;
• power divider driven WATEROUS CRQA single-stage, 1,950-gpm pump with NORDIC electric foam system and two 1¾-inch foam/water preconnects, dual-agent handline, and OSHKOSH bumper turret with WILLIAM Hydrochem nozzle;
• UPF 3,000-gallon water and 420-gallon foam tanks;
• 500-pound PKP dry chemical system;
• 460-pound Halotron system with handline (uses a “clean agent” to extinguish engine fires, which allows engine to be rebuilt instead of replaced);
• CRASH RESCUE EQUIPMENT SERVICE 50-foot Snozzle with WILLIAMS Hydrochem nozzle, piercing nozzle, and FLIR thermal imaging camera;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
• light and power with ONAN five-kw hydraulic generator, six HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two brow and four on roof), four WHELEN fixed scene lights on body, and HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlight on boom.

The Newfield (NY) Fire Departmentprotects a 100-percent rural area. Chief Kevin Wall says this E-ONE pumper is first out and also serves as a tanker. The four-wheel drive allows negotiation of long, narrow driveways with varied terrain, especially in winter.

Features/Equipment:

• Cyclone II, 4 × 4 chassis with 215-inch wheelbase and 12-inch raised roof cab with six seats;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 5300-P EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with 1¾-inch front bumper line, two 1¾-inch crosslays, three-inch rear preconnect, and TFT Crossfire monitor with Extenda-Gun;
• E-ONE 1,500-gallon water tank, four-inch rear tank fill, and three 10-inch NEWTON dump valves;
• WHELEN Water Level Light System on left and right sides of cab;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, backboard compartment in pump panel area, and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• dual hydraulic packs for ladders and 2,000-gallon FOL-DA-TANK;
• INTELLUS back-up cameras at front and rear because of height of bumper; and
• light and power with ONAN six-kw hydraulic generator, two HAVIS SHIELDS brow lights, two FRC floodlights behind cab, two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.

The Madison (SD) Fire Department prefers to use its ROSENBAUER as a platform instead of as an aerial ladder for added safety, explains Chief Jerry Johnson, since personnel are familiar with using a platform. The quint adds versatility for the volunteer department.

Features/Equipment:

• Commander AT model chassis with 238-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISM 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• DARLEY PSM single-stage 1,500-gpm pump with 1¾-inch front bumper line and two 1¾-inch crosslays;
• UPF 300-gallon water tank;
• R K 85-foot platform with 1,000-pound dry and 500-pound wet payload; AKRON Stream Master monitor; and 15-foot, six-inch outrigger spread; and
• light and power with SMART POWER six-kw hydraulic generator, four FRC floodlights (two behind platform, two behind cab), four HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights (two at platform, two at base of ladder), and one HANNAY electric cord reel.

The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, designed its FERRARA pumper (one of two) with four-wheel drive to handle mountainous terrain and snow conditions, which exist for up to eight months of the year, says Battalion Chief Van Ogami. The pump panels are covered to keep out water.

Features/Equipment:

• Inferno 4 × 4 chassis with 196-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with eight-inch raised roof;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage 1,500-gpm pump with covered panel, HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, 1¾-inch front bumper line, two 1¾-inch crosslays (all foam capable), two 2½-inch rear preconnects, and AKRON Deckmaster monitor;
• UPF 750-gallon water and two 20-gallon foam tanks with through-the-tank ladder storage;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• INSTA CHAINS; and
• light and power with HARRISON six-kw hydraulic generator, two FRC floodlights midship, two WHELEN scene lights on sides of cab, and two HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights at rear.

The Annapolis (MD) Fire Departmentreplaced its 25-foot fire rescue boat with this METALCRAFT boat. According to Lieutenant John Bowes, this new boat provides a larger platform and patrols Chesapeake Bay.

Features/Equipment:

• Firestorm 36 model (36 feet long);
• two CUMMINS QSC 490-hp diesel engines and two HAMILTON 242 jets;
• 23-inch draft and 13-foot, one-inch beam;
• DARLEY PSM single-stage, 1,750-gpm pump (can pump almost 2,500 gpm) with two rear 2½-inch and one five-inch discharges;
• ELKHART Scorpion monitor;
• diving platform;
• push knee;
• stainless-steel STOKES basket; and
• MEDTRONIC AED.

The Tom’s Brook (VA) Fire Department protects an essentially rural area. Chief Engineer Mike Nelson says this SEAGRAVE pumper/tanker can also be used as a rescue pumper, and its large water tank also is useful for highway emergencies.

Features/Equipment:

• STERLING LT 9500 chassis with 219-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C 13, 410-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4500 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,750-gpm split shaft pump with three crosslays (two 1½-inch; one 2½-inch) and TFT Crossfire monitor;
• POLYBILT Intellus body with 3,500-gallon Elipta Pak water tank;
• two three-inch direct tank fills (one with four-inch and one with 2½-inch connections);
• three NEWTON 10-inch dump valves;
• ZICO rack for 3,100-gallon FOL-DA-TANK;
• POK roll-up compartment doors and wheel well compartments for one spare SCBA cylinder and one complete SCBA on each side; and
• two FRC midship floodlights and six WHELEN fixed scene lights on sides and rear of tank.

The Harlan (IA) Fire Department’s RESCUE 1 rescue truck is part of its Tri-County Special Operations, according to Chief Roger Bissen. The department needed a heavy rescue body since the truck is equipped for hazmat; water/ice, high-angle, trench, and confined space rescue; extrications, and fireground support.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Big Easy chassis with 195-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISC 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• 18-foot, nine-inch nonwalk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, four upper body anchor points, and lift-up hydraulic rear staircase;
• absorbent dispenser;
• HURST tools with three reels;
• four-bottle, 6,000-psi air cascade system and EAGLE two-bottle fill station;
• RAMSEY 4.5-ton portable winch with three receivers (two over wheel wells and one rear); and
• light and power with ONAN 35-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, seven FRC floodlights (one brow and six scene on body), six WHELEN fixed scene lights on body, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

The Gilead (NC) Fire-Rescue designed this MARION BODY rescue truck with a nonwalk-in body for extra storage, according to Chief Ben Reagan; this allowed it to carry the inventory qualifiying it as a state-certified rescue unit. The short wheelbase aids maneuverability and a hydraulic reel in the bumper is expedient at accidents.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Gladiator Classic chassis with 193-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof, refrigerator and storage cabinet (behind the driver’s seat);
• DETROIT Series 60 445-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• 18-foot nonwalk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
• front bumper with hydraulic reel (for AMKUS tools) and six-ton WARN winch;
• four bottle, 6,000-psi air cascade system, SCOTT RevolveAir fill station and storage for 14 spare SCBA cylinders;
• two ZIP DEE fold-up awnings;
• Safety VISION back-up camera;
• oil dry hopper in wheel well, and
• light and power with ONAN 35-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, six FRC scene lights on body plus one brow light, and six WHELEN scene lights on cab and body.

The Clayton (DE) Fire Department uses its AMERICAN LaFRANCE quint to protect a district of primarily single family dwellings with setbacks and a rural area with farm lanes and tight turns, explains Public Information Officer Kevin L. Wilson. Although self-sufficient, it runs with an engine when staffing allows.

Features/Equipment:

• Eagle 123 chassis with 213-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• DETROIT Series 60 455-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• AMERICAN LaFRANCE Twinflo single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with 1¾-inch front bumper line, three crosslays (two 1¾-inch, one 2½-inch), and 2½-inch rear preconnect;
• 75-foot aerial ladder with 650-pound tip load, 16-foot outrigger spread, and AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe;
• UPF 500-gallon water tank;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and eight wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• STOKES basket on side of ladder;
• 137 feet of ground ladders;
• HURST tool;
• SAFETY VISION back-up camera; and
• light and power with HARRISON 10-kw hydraulic generator, two FRC midmounted floodlights, two HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights at aerial tip, and HANNAY electric cord reel.

The Allegheny County Airport Authority uses this DANKO twin-agent fire-rescue vehicle as a first-out unit at the Pittsburgh (PA) International Airport. Chief Rick Wilson says it responds to aircraft emergency, medical, structure fire, and vehicle accident calls.

Features/Equipment:

• FORD F-550 XL Super Duty 4 × 4 chassis with 165-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
• FORD 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine with automatic transmission;
• pump-and-roll capability;
• WATEROUS E 511, single-stage, 100-350-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system and ELKHART Sidewinder bumper turret;
• UPF 250-gallon water and 25-gallon foam tanks;
• 500-pound Purple K system with 330 cubic-foot nitrogen cylinder;
• dual agent hose reel;
• RAYTHEON infrared control R-300D, long-wave video camera within cab display;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
• light and power with MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER SOLUTION 7.5-kw generator (under hood) and two FRC telescoping floodlights behind cab.

The Northwest (AZ) Fire-Rescue Department uses this SVI TRUCKS vehicle as a paramedic rescue truck; it can also handle small, nonstructural fires since it is housed with an engine company, explains Division Chief Randy Karrer.

Features/Equipment:

• FORD F-550 Super Duty 4 × 4 chassis with 162-inch wheelbase and extended cab with two seats;
• FORD 6.0L Power Stroke 325-hp diesel engine with five-speed automatic transmission;
• HALE CBP 25 single-stage, 250-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 foam system, 1¾-inch speedlay, and ¾-inch booster reel (driver’s side rear);
• UPF 250-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
• TNT rescue tools;
• MEDTRONIC Life Pak 12;
• RAMSEY four-ton, front-mounted winch; and
• six WHELEN fixed scene lights on body.

The Stayton (OR) Fire District designed its PIERCE quint with an aerial ladder instead of a platform to provide better visibility from the cab, extend the apparatus’s lifespan, and reduce maintenance and weight, according to Chief Jack Carriger. The quint covers the city and is first out for commercial fires, second out for all other structure fires.

Features/Equipment:

• Dash chassis* with 245-inch wheelbase, TAK-4 independent front suspension, and six-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISM 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, 1¾-inch front bumper line; and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch, one three-inch);
• UPF 500-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
• 105-foot aerial ladder with 750-pound tip load, 16-foot outrigger spread, and AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe;
• GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and six wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with KOHLER 7.5-kw diesel generator, five HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two at midship, two at aerial tip, one at rear), four HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights on aerial, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.

*The Dash chassis has been replaced by the Velocity.

Deerfield Beach (FL) Fire-Rescue has in service an E-ONE pumper and rescue truck. Deputy Chief Tony Stravino says that the pumper has full-depth compartments for equipment and EMS/ALS inventory. It also has slideout crosslays for ease of repacking. The squad is designed for advanced life support, extrication response, rehab, air supply, and scene lighting.

Features/Equipment (Pumper):

• Hush chassis with 200-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISL 350-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE QSMG single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with six-inch front intake, two 1¾-inch trashlines (in running boards), two 1¾-inch crosslays, two 2½-inch rear preconnects, and AKRON Apollo HiRiser deck gun;
• E-ONE 500-gallon water tank;
• four wheel well sleeves for hand fire extinguishers;
• PHYSIO CONTROL LifePak 10; and
• light and power with ONAN 10-kw diesel generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, five FEDERAL scene lights (two each on cab and rear, one at top of hosebed), and two WHELEN fixed scene lights on body.

Features/Equipment (Rescue):

• Typhoon chassis with 248-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab with 24-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISL 350-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• 22-foot nonwalk-in body with rear stairs to roof coffin compartments and four wheel well sleeves for hand fire extinguishers;
• two ZIP DEE awnings;
• HOLMATRO rescue tools;
• WARN six-ton, front-mounted winch;
• BAUER SCBA air compressor, six-bottle air cascade system, and rack for 20 spare SCBA cylinders;
• six HANNAY reels (two each electric cord, high and low pressure air and hydraulic);
• PHYSIO CONTROL LifePak 10; and
• light and power with ONAN 50-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, and 10 FEDERAL scene lights (two on cab, two at rear, six on sides of body).

The Aledo (IL) Fire Department replaced a 65-foot aerial with this 75-foot ALEXIS quint. The town has multiple three-story buildings and commercial structures in industrial areas. According Chief Dennis Litwiler, the truck is second out to structure fires—the crew is responsible for ventilation and secondary attack. The cascade system provides extra air at major structure fires.

Features/Equipment:

• HME 1871 P2 MFDXL chassis with 223-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with 1¾-inch front bumper line and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch, one 2½-inch);
• UPF 300-gallon water tank;
• R K 75-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tipload, 15-foot 6-inch outrigger spread, and AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe;
• JUNKIN Stokes basket and 14-foot roof ladder mounted outside base of aerial;
• three-bottle air cascade system;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
• light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator, three FRC floodlights (one brow, two on aerial), three AKRON Extenda-Lites (two rear of cab, and one recessed at rear of apparatus), two HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights in ladder tip, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.

The Belcourt (ND) Fire Department uses its FGI pumper as a first-out apparatus to protect a very rural, 72-square-mile reservation, warranting a large water tank, explains Chief Jamie Demery. The unit also responds to extrications.

Features/Equipment:

• FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with 240-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
• CUMMINS ISC 315-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, 1¾-inch front bumper line, two 1¾-inch crosslays, and two 2½-inch rear preconnects;
• WELLINGTON PLASTICS 1,000-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• AMDOR roll-up compartment doors, four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders, and internal ladder and suction hose storage; and
• light and power with HONDA five-kw gasoline generator and two AKRON floodlights midship.

Simsbury (CT) Fire Departmentreplaced a 27-year-old tower with this KME midmount. It protects a suburban setting with a diverse variety of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, says Chief James Baldis. Since the department is a member of the Capital Region Emergency Plan, the truck is also available for mutual aid.

Features/Equipment:

• Predator XMFD chassis with 256-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with six-inch raised roof;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE 8FG single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with two 1¾-inch crosslays;
• UPF 300-gallon water tank;
• 100-foot platform with 1,000-pound payload, -12° elevation capability (for ground level access), removable cradle for STOKES basket, two AKRON Stream Master monitors, and 18-foot outrigger spread;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and eight wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• 160 feet of ground ladders (14-footer mounted on fly section; LITTLE GIANT ladder above pump panel); and
• light and power with HARRISON 10-kw hydraulic generator, eight FRC floodlights (two telescoping on cab, four portable on upper body, two on platform) and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

In Canada, the Township of West Lincoln (ON) Fire Departmentdesigned this HME pumper with a large water tank to support a 3,000-gallon tanker to meet rural firefighting demand, explains Chief Dennis Fisher. The unit also responds to MVAs for fire suppression and traffic control.

Features/Equipment:

• Model 1871 P2 chassis with 156-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 12-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with HALE Foamlogix 2.1A system, 1½-inch jumpline, two 1½-inch crosslays, and TFT Crossfire monitor with Extenda-Gun;
• APR 1,200-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks with through-the-tank ladder storage;
• GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• HURST rescue tools;
• three HANNAY hydraulic hose reels; and
• light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator, two FRC tripod floodlights at rear of body, UNITY hosebed light, and two WELDON scene lights on sides of cab.

The Arkansas City (KS) Fire Department designed this SMEAL platform with an increased height compared to the previous old truck, explains Chief Randy Leach. The department believes that using a platform instead of a ladder increases safety at an elevated height and reduces the risk of climbing injuries.

Features/Equipment:

• Sirius model chassis with 240-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSY single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, 1¾-inch front bumper line, and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch, one 2½-inch);
• 100-foot platform with 1,000-pound dry payload (500-pound wet), 18-foot outrigger spread, and AKRON Gemini monitor;
• UPF 300-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and eight wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
• light and power with ONAN 10-kw hydraulic generator, six AKRON Extenda-Lites (two at rear of platform and four on body), two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab, and two UNITY spot/floodlights at front of platform.

The Leonia (NJ) Fire Department covers part of Interstate 95 that leads to the George Washington Bridge and New York City. Firefighter Kevin G. Karros says the design of this RESCUE 1 rescue truck emphasizes auto extrication/stabilization as well as fireground support, lighting, and supplying spare SCBA cylinders.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Gladiator chassis with 212-inch wheelbase and 20-inch raised roof cab with eight seats and cabinet for water rescue gear;
• DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• 18-foot, nine-inch nonwalk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and rear hydraulic access stairway;
• ZODIAC inflatable boat and cribbing stored under stairway;
• rack for 48 spare SCBA cylinders;
• portable WARN 4.5-ton winch with four receivers;
• XRT hydraulic power system with four tools and hydraulic reels; and
• light and power with ONAN 35-kw hydraulic generator, WILL BURT light tower, seven FRC floodlights (one brow, four recessed in body, two rear tripod), six WHELEN fixed scene lights on body, and four HANNAY electric cord reels.