By John M. MaleCKy
The East Avon (NY) Fire Department uses this PIERCE quint as an engine and as a truck, explains Chief Andrew Eichhor. The unit is first out to all but EMS calls and has rescue tools mounted in the front bumper for easy access at MVAs. The single axle allows easier access into more confined areas which allows faster setup time.
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Features/Equipment:
- Quantum chassis with TAK-4 System, 231-inch wheelbase, and six-seat cab;
- DETROIT Series 60 490-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with PIERCE Husky 10 foam system and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch, one 2½-inch);
- UPF 470-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
- GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four-wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- 75-foot aerial ladder with 750-pound tip load, AKRON StreamMaster ladderpipe, and 16-foot outrigger spread;
- HOLMATRO rescue tools and two hydraulic reels in front bumper;
- SAFETY VISION back-up camera; and
- light and power with ONAN 15-kw hydraulic generator, four FRC (two each at aerial tip and telescoping behind cab) and one HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Elmwood Park (IL) Fire Department protects a suburban area. This E-ONE Bronto replaces an older aerial ladder truck and gives the department the versatility of a pump, explains Chief Michael Marino. Firefighter safety, as well as rescue and below-grade capabilities were considerations in choosing this type of apparatus.
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Features/Equipment:
- Cyclone II chassis with 230-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
- DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4500 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS S 100 single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with 1¾-inch jumpline and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch; one 2½-inch);
- 100-foot Bronto elevating platform with 1,500-pound tip load, AKRON StreamMaster monitor, and 19-foot, eight-inch outrigger spread;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four-wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- HOLMATRO rescue tools;
- tree trimmer tool to cut branches for access;
- three HANNAY reels (two electric cord, one hydraulic); and
- light and power with ONAN 10-kw hydraulic generator, six HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two on brow, two on platform, and two behind cab), and two FEDERAL scene lights on cab.
The Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department responds with two RESCUE 1 Airflex units to second alarms and special calls for support services, says Division Chief Donald Heinbuch. “Airflex” describes the vehicles’ components (air, floodlighting, and high-expansion foam).
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Features/Equipment:
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 chassis with 169-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- INTERNATIONAL DT 466 260-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
- 16 6,000-psi on-board air cylinders plumbed to a SIERRA booster;
- EAGLE Cadet dual-bottle fill station;
- storage for 48 spare SCBA cylinders;
- POK foam generator with foam supply; and
- light and power with ONAN 25-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT light tower, and six WHELEN fixed scene lights on body.
