Apparatus Deliveries

The Milford (MA) Fire Department uses this KME interface pumper mostly for fighting fires in the rough wooded area of its jurisdiction, says Deputy Chief Mark Nelson. The pumper is used as an attack engine in these areas, which are fed by water supply units, and the four-wheel-drive, heavy-duty front end and high-ground clearance adds to the department’s versatility during situations in adverse conditions.

Photo by Michael Boyton.

Features/Equipment:

• INTERNATIONAL 7400 chassis with 185-inch wheelbase, FABCO single-speed 4 × 4 conversion, and three-seat cab with PPE compartment and a ROM roll-up door;
• INTERNATIONAL MaxxForce 9 330-hp diesel engine with an ALLISON 3000 EVS-P automatic transmission;
• BULLDOG brush breaker front protector;
• HALE MG-75 single-stage, 750-gpm pump with pump-and-roll capability, WATEROUS Aquis 1.5 foam system, 1½-inch crosslay, two 1½-inch HANNAY booster reels midship, and ½-inch rear discharge;
• UPF 500-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
• built-in portable tank trough for 1,000-gallon FOL-DA-TANK; and
• lighting with FRC scene lights.

The Roanoke (TX) Fire Department runs this SPARTAN ER quint primarily on fire alarm and structure fire calls, says Division Chief Doug Parks. The department has in its response area single- and multi-family dwellings as well as large retail and manufacturing/distribution warehouses. The department preferred an aerial over a platform for the ease of rescue, citing the many overhanging trees in the town. The larger water tank affords a stronger initial fire attack when the truck arrives first.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Gladiator ELFD chassis with 254-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with a medical cabinet;
• CUMMINS ISX 500-hp diesel engine with an ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
• WATEROUS CSU single-stage, 2,000-gpm pump with 1¾-inch front bumper line and three crosslays (two 1¾-inch and one 2½-inch);
• PRO POLY 600-gallon water tank;
• 103-foot aerial ladder with 750-pound tip load and 16-foot outrigger spread;
• TFT Monsoon ladderpipe;
• ROM roll-up compartment doors;
• driver’s side racks for driver’s SCBA and spare SCBA cylinders over the wheel wells and officer’s side racks for spare SCBA cylinders and hand extinguishers;
• HOLMATRO rescue tools;
• PHYSIO CONTROL Life Pak monitor; and
• light and power with a SPARTAN 12-kw auxiliary power unit, WHELEN scene lights (on cab, aerial, and body), and two HANNAY electric cord reels.

The Courtenay (British Columbia, Canada) Fire Department designed this rescue/pumper built by FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS for service in both urban and rural settings, explains Chief Don Bordeonnex. The large water tank helps in fighting rural fires. To protect the vehicle during winter conditions, the pump panel is enclosed behind a roll-up door and the hosebed has a hard cover. A light tower provides illumination at rescues and in remote rural areas. The department’s auto extrication coverage is from sea level to a ski resort featuring large hills.

Features/Equipment:

• SPARTAN Gladiator MFD chassis with 201½-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
• CUMMINS ISL 450-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
• HURST rescue tools;
• ZICO ladder rack;
• HALE Qmax single-stage, 2,250-gpm pump with a FOAM PRO 3012 system, a 1¾-inch front bumper line, two 1¾-inch crosslays, a one-inch HANNAY booster reel, and an AKRON DeckMaster monitor;
• PRO POLY 1,000-gallon water and 36-gallon A and 24-gallon B foam tanks;
• four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
• ZOLL AED;
• ON SPOT tire chains; and
• light and power with a HARRISON eight-kw hydraulic generator, COMMAND LIGHT, and a HANNAY electric cord reel.