The Valhalla (NY) Fire Department uses its AMERICAN LaFRANCE utility truck to transport its FAST, which also covers neighboring towns, explains Commissioner Ken Hoff-darth. It is also used for fireground support and as a backup rescue truck.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with 192-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab with raised roof;
- MERCEDES MBE 900 250-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- 12-foot nonwalk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and two wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- rack for six spare SCBA cylinders in body;
- rear ground ladder and pike pole storage compartment;
- LUKAS tool and two HANNAY hydraulic reels; and
- light and power with Harrison15-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, two FRC fixed floodlights (one each side of body), four WHELEN fixed scene lights, and HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Northport (AL) Fire Department uses its FERRARA pumper as a first-out unit for fires and medical response, explains Chief Daryl Patterson. The top-mount pump panel offers safety and added visibility for the pump operator.
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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 an 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.
The Penn Township Fire Department in Cassopolis, Michigan, designed this SPENCER pumper for general firefighting and response to vehicle accidents, according to Chief Jim Bogue. The larger water tank allows a stronger initial attack and the top-mount pump panel allows better operator visibility.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with 223-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISC 315-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- HALE Qflo single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2000 system, six-inch front intake, 1 3/4 -inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4-inch speedlays, two rear discharges (one 1 1/2, one 2 1/2-inch), and ELKHART Stinger deck gun;
- UPF 1,000-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks with through-the-tank storage for ladders and pike poles;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and eight wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- HURST rescue tool; and
- light and power with SMART POWER six-kw hydraulic generator and four FRC floodlights (two at front, two at rear of body).
The Avon (MA) Fire Departmentdesigned its SMEAL quint so it can establish it own water supply when there is a limited response, according to Chief Kevin Partridge. The quint also responds to motor vehicle accidents and rescue calls.
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Features/Equipment:
- Sirius chassis with 242-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
- DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with 2 1/2 -inch front bumper discharge (reduced for 1 3/4 -inch line), three crosslays (two 1 3/4 -inch and one 2 1/2 -inch) and ELKHART Scorpion ladderpipe on aerial waterway;
- UPF 300-gallon water tank;
- 100-foot aerial ladder with 1,000-pound tip load and 18-foot outrigger spread;
- two HANNAY hydraulic reels for HURST tools, and
- light and power with HARRISON 10-kw hydraulic generator, six FRC floodlights (two on body, two on platform, two at front of turntable), and two WHELEN scene lights on cab.
The Miami-Dade County (FL) Fire Rescue Department designed this METALCRAFT MARINE fireboat to protect a jurisdiction that includes numerous container terminals, industrial properties, and one of the largest passenger cruise ports, explains Captain Carlos Gimenez.
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Features/Equipment:
- Firestorm 50 model (50-foot, five-inch length), powered by two CATERPILLAR C-18 diesel engines (873 hp at 2,200 rpm),
- 15-foot, 10-inch beam and 30-foot draft;
- Two HALE 8 FG single-stage, 6,000-gpm pumps with two ELKHART Spitfire monitors (one on roof, one on bow), two ELKHART Copperhead monitors at stern, and two 2 1/2 -inch discharges at vent boxes aft on deck;
- Two 95-gallon foam tanks educted to aft deck guns;
- set of five push knees (horizontal and vertical) integrated with bow boarding ladder;
- SEA FLIR infrared system for night vision;
- medical equipment and movable work station; and
- three seven-inch GUEST MARINE remote spotlights and four HELLA floodlights.
The East Wise County Fire Rescue in Rhome, Texas, uses this ROSENBAUER apparatus as an engine or a tanker, depending on circumstances, explains Lieutenant Robert “Sonny” Brown, since the district has only three hydrants. The top-mount pump panel affords more operator visibility.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 chassis with 283-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
- MERCEDES MBE 300-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CXVK single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with top-mount panel, HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, two 1 3/4 -inch speedlays, one-inch midship HANNAY booster reel, and >AKRON Apollo monitor with TFT Extenda-Gun;
- UPF 1,800-gallon water and 12-gallon foam tanks;
- rear 10-inch NEWTON dump valve;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
- ROSENBAUER electric ladder rack.
The New Carlisle (OH) Fire Department replaced an engine and a telescoping waterway pumper with this HME quint. Chief Ron Grout explains that the vehicle provides engine and ladder capabilities, which is especially helpful when there is a reduced crew.
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Features/Equipment:
- 1871 SLE MFD chassis with 211-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISM 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with 1 3/4 -inch jumpline, three crosslays (two 1 3/4 -inch; one 2 1/2 -inch), and AKRON StreamMaster ladderpipe on waterway;
- APR 400-gallon water tank;
- R K 75-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load and 16-foot outrigger spread;
- GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
- light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator, five FRC floodlights (one brow, two at rear of cab, two at front of body), two FEDERAL scene lights at rear of body, and two HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS spot/floodlights on aerial tip.
The Honolulu (HI) Fire Department designed its two SVI TRUCKS search and rescue units with increased storage space and number of compartments while maintaining the same size vehicles as the older ones, according to Captain Kenison Tejada, PIO. The trucks have short wheelbases for maneuverability on streets in remote areas.
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Features/Equipment:
- SPARTAN Gladiator Evolution LFD chassis with 185 1/2 -inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof and custom work desk with overhead cabinets;
- DETROIT Series 60 515-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVPR automatic transmission;
- 16-foot walk-in/walk-around combination body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, interior flip-down bench for seating five, and surfboard mounting brackets;
- storage for 24 scuba cylinders at side and rear;
- RAMSEY 4 1/2 -ton portable winch with three receivers (front and both sides) and four fender receivers/tie-off points;
- heavy-duty pintle-style trailer hitch with integrated tow eyes;
- 22-foot FORCE and RADON rescue boats (one for each truck);
- HOLMATRO rescue tools;
- SURVIVALINK AED; and
- light and power with ONAN 15-kw PTO generator, four FRC floodlights (two brow, two rear telescoping), and six WHELEN scene lights on body.
The Garwood (NJ) Fire Department designed its PIERCE as a rescue pumper, replacing a standard pumper and a converted ambulance used as a rescue truck, according to former Chief Richard Bonfanti. It responds first-due to vehicle fires, hazmat spills, and mutual-aid calls.
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Features/Equipment:
- Enforcer chassis (being replaced by the Impel) with 226-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 16-inch raised roof;
- CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CM two-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with top-mount panel, six-inch front intake, 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;
- GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves to store six spare SCBA cylinders;
- HURST Centaur simo pump and two hydraulic reels for LUKAS rescue tools;
- PIERCE hydraulic ladder rack; and
- light and power with HARRISON 15-kw hydraulic generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, three FRC floodlights (one brow; two midship), and eight WELDON scene lights on cab and body.
The Couer d’Alene (ID) Fire Department designed this BOISE MOBILE EQUIPMENT truck as a regional rescue, USAR, and hazmat unit, compatible with the Boise-based State USAR (SUSAR). Chief Kenny Gabriel says the department wanted to keep most of the equipment portable while allowing for maximum flexibility.
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Features/Equipment:
- SPARTAN Big Easy chassis with 210-inch wheelbase and 10-inch raised roof cab with five seats;
- CUMMINS ISC 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- nonwalk-in body with ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors, upper body storage, lumber storage, and three wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- four-cylinder air cascade system with OXARC booster system and BAUER fill station;
- DEWALT portable air compressor;
- TNT extrication tool;
- HANNAY air and electric cord reels;
- ONSPOT tire chains;
- WARN 4 1/2 -ton portable winch with five receivers (two on front); and
- light and power with WINCO 25-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT Night Scan, five HAVIS SHIELDS scene lights (two on sides, one at rear), and eight WHELEN fixed scene lights (six on body, two on cab).
The Fire Department of New York designed this LDV unit to augment its existing Mobile Command Unit as a planning center, explains Deputy Assistant Chief James Manahan. It is used by the department’s Type 2 IC Teams and is deployed inside the city as well as for special situations outside of the city.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER MT-55 chassis with 276-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISB-02 260-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 2500 EVS automatic transmission;
- 30-foot body with slide-out section 78 inches high, 140 inches long, and 30 inches deep;
- eight WHELEN exterior fixed scene lights;
- CAREFREE One-Touch 21-foot electric awning;
- large format plotter in rear work area capable of downloading and printing large scale, detailed blueprints of areas from specific buildings, city blocks, or topographical maps (to help personnel locate and rescue people);
- five interior work stations and automatic digital satellite system;
- lavatory and small galley; and
- KOHLER 20-kw diesel generator with air bag mount.
