Pierce Manufacturing Inc.’s PIERCE® VOLTERRA™ was placed in service with the Gilbert (AZ) Fire and Rescue Department’s (GFRD’s) Station No. 2, the department’s busiest station. The GFRD’s Volterra electric vehicle configuration includes a Pierce Velocity® custom chassis, seating for six, a TAK-4® independent front suspension, a 500-gallon water tank, a 1,500-gpm single-stage pump, 150 cubic feet plus ladder storage, capacity for 1,000 feet of five-inch hose and 850 feet of 2½-inch hose, Oshkosh-patented parallel-electric drivetrain featuring an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission, and zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard batteries coupled with an internal combustion engine. www.piercemfg.com. (920) 832-3000.
Rosenbauer’s BATTERY EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY (BEST) offers an operation and setup that can be achieved in less than two minutes, allowing for the deployment of the piercing nozzle in eight milliseconds. BEST can halt a thermal runaway battery pack fire in as little as 10 minutes, flowing at a mere eight gal/min at 100 psi, far less than using the current EV manufacturer safety data sheets. The field-proven design keeps the operator 26 feet from the involved EV, limiting exposure to heat and highly toxic fumes released from a lithium-ion battery fire. www.rosenbaueramerica.com. (605) 543-5591.
Bullard’s TXS™ THERMAL IMAGER is the most affordable thermal imager in its class, making it possible for fire departments to have life-or-death decision-making imagers in the hands of more of their firefighters. The TXS Thermal Imager is lightweight and palm-sized, weighing just 1.6 pounds. The device is designed for ease of use, with simple one-button operation, featuring a 3.5-inch display with 320×240 resolution to provide firefighters with a superior optimized, clear, and sharp thermal image. Intended for multiuse operations including fire attack and detail, the TXS Thermal Imager is powered by a long run-time lithiumi-ion battery. www.bullard.com/txs. 877-285-5273.
Waterous CS/CSU SINGLE-STAGE PUMPS are designed with a two-piece, horizontally split body with intake and discharge passageways in a single casting and on the same level. This design affords the lowest possible height; a lower center of gravity; and more room for hose reels, hosebeds, and other equipment. Available with our silent chain-drive C20 Transmission for midship mounting or our K and PA Transmissions for PTO mounting. Waterous fire pumps use castings made in the USA and are machined, assembled, and tested at our factory in South St. Paul, Minnesota. www.waterousco.com. (651) 450-5000.
MSA’s LUNAR and G1. Built on a software-based platform, the MSA G1 features compatibility with the all-new LUNAR™ Connected Device and enables firefighter gear to become increasingly connected and work together. Firefighting is more unpredictable than ever. Discover why, when the pressure is on, connectivity matters most. The future of firefighting fits in your hand. http://msasafety.com/connected-firefighter. (800) 672-2222.
Coxreels® EXTREME DUTY XTM SERIES SPRING REWIND REEL is born from the highest strength springs, stainless-steel rollers, dual-sintered bronze bearings, multiple axle supports, and welded box frames, offering the world’s most robust reel solution. All sizes of the XTM Series use dual permanently lubricated bearings, rigidly fixing the drum assembly to the solid one-inch steel axle for consistent stability. High temperature, steel-core arbors transfer the heavy-duty spring motor torque to the multiple supported axle, ensuring reliable rewind in odd positions or dirty situations. Available in pressure ranges up to 5,000 psi. www.coxreels.com. (800) 269-7335.
