BY JOHN M. MALECKY
- The Ashland Grant Fire District in Grant, Michigan, designed its W.S. DARLEY pumper with a poly body to reduce problems with rust, explains Chief Terry Hiler. The topmount pump panel increases safety and ease in operating the deck gun. The pumper is first out for structure and vehicle fires as well as personal injury calls.
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Features/Equipment:
KENWORTH T-300 chassis with 224-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
CUMMINS ISC 33-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
DARLEY LDMC single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with topmount panel, six-inch rear suction plumbed with a two-inch direct tank fill, one 11/2-inch front trashline, two 11/2-inch speedlays, one 21/2-inch rear discharge, and AKRON Hi Riser deck gun;
DARLEY Auto CAFS using HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system;
DARLEY POLY BILT body by PRO POLY with integral 1,000-gallon water and 25-gallon Class A foam tanks;
ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors;
enclosed ladder and pike pole storage;
four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
light and power with AURAGEN five-kw PTO generator, two HONDA one-kw generator floodlights, and four FRC telescoping floodlights (two at front and two at rear of body).
- The West Alton (MO) Fire Department designed this CENTRAL STATES pumper to protect a rural area at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers that includes homes and small businesses, according to Chief Richard Pender. The department also protects the American Power Plant and Lock and Dam 26 on the Mississippi.
 Photo by Dave Dubowski. |
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Features/Equipment:
FREIGHTLINER FL-80 chassis with 233-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab;
CUMMINS ISC 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON MD 3060P automatic transmission;
HALE Qflo single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with two 13/4-inch crosslays, midship booster reel with one-inch line, and 21/2-inch rear preconnect;
UPF 1,000-gallon water tank;
FYR FLOAT high-pressure floating pump;
four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
HURST rescue system;
PHYSIO CONTROL Life Pack 500 AED; and
light and power with HONDA one-kw generator, two FEDERAL Nightfighters, and six WELDON fixed scene lights on body.
The Moore (OK) Fire Department’s AMERICAN LAFRANCE quint replaces a quint with a 55-foot waterway and a pumper. Chief Charles Stephens says the unit is first out to motor vehicle accidents and complements the department’s small rescue truck.
 Photo By Steve Loftin. |
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Features/Equipment:
Eagle 148 LoPro chassis with 227-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with medical cabinet inside;
CUMMINS ISM 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 System, 13/4-inch front bumper line, two 13/4-inch crosslays, and a three-inch preconnect in hosebed;
UPF 500-gallon water tank and 30-gallon foam tanks;
AMERICAN LAFRANCE MV-75 75-foot aerial ladder with 600-pound tip load, AKRON Stream Master ladderpipe, and 16-foot outrigger spread;
ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
PHOENIX electric rescue tool;
113 feet of ground ladders; and
light and power with A.M.P.S. 10-kw hydraulic generator, four HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two on aerial tip and two behind cab), and two HANNAY electric cord reels.
- The Longboat Key (FL) Fire Rescue Department designed its PIERCE quint with All-Wheel-Steer for added maneuverability, Firefighter-EMT Jeff Goss explains. This is a first-out unit with ALS capability.
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Features/Equipment:
Dash chassis with 243-inch wheelbase and four-seat cab with medical cabinet and 12-inch raised roof;
DETROIT Series 60 500-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
WATEROUS CSU single-stage, 1,750-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro System, two 13/4-inch speedlays, three crosslays (two 13/4-inch, one three-inch dead load), and 13/4-inch front bumper line;
PIERCE 75-foot heavy-duty ladder with 500-pound tip load, ELKHART Scorpion 1,000-gpm ladderpipe, and 16-foot outrigger spread;
UPF 500-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks;
DOVER roll-up compartment doors;
HURST rescue system with electric and hydraulic reels;
SONY backup camera; and
light and power with HARRISON 10-kw PTO generator, four CHURCHVILLE Safe-T-Lite floodlights (two on ladder tip and two behind cab), two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab, four HAVIS SHIELDS COLLINS FX-6 spot/floodlights on ladder, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.
*The Spring Valley (NY) Hook & Ladder Co. 1 designed this GENERAL SAFETY ladder truck with a short wheelbase and cramp angle to negotiate streets in narrow, congested areas of the urban/suburban area, according to Chief Fred Thibault.
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Features/Equipment:
SPARTAN Gladiator MFD chassis with 2161/2-inch wheelbase and flat-floor cab with six seats and forcible entry tool compartment;
DETROIT Series 60 430-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
WATEROUS CXVY single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with two rear two-inch attack lines and rear 21/2-inch discharge;
UPF 200-gallon water tank;
METZ 100-foot aerial ladder with removable rescue basket, detachable monitor, and 500-pound tipload;
9,900-pound lifting capacity;
METZ operating system, PLC (Programmable Logic Control) self-leveling turntable, 22-foot belowgrade operating capability, and automatic impact protection for ladder and basket;
four independent outriggers with eight-foot, three-inch to 14-foot, nine-inch spread;
rear storage for deadload of one-inch forestry hose and four spare SCBA cylinders;
SAFETY VISION backup camera and SCOTT thermal imaging camera; and
light and power with A.M.P.S. 15-kw hydraulic generator, four HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two midship, two on aerial tip); and HANNAY electric cord reel.
- The Alloway Township (NJ) Fire Department designed its SAULSBURY vehicle to function as a pumper and tanker because of staffing restrictions during daytime hours, Chief Jeff Pompper explains.
 Photo by Bob Smith. |
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Features/Equipment:
FREIGHTLINER FL-112 chassis with 280-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
CUMMINS ISM 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
HALE Qmax single-stage 2,000-gpm pump with topmount panel, three crosslays (two 13/4-, one 21/2-inch), 13/4-inch line in right side running board, and AKRON Apollo 1,250-gpm monitor;
UPF 3,000-gallon water tank with 10-inch NEWTON manual dump valve and two four-inch direct tank fills, all at the rear;
four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
two FEDERAL Nightfighter spot/floodlights and eight WHELEN Model 9E fixed scene lights.
