The Central Kitsap (WA) Fire & Rescue designed this PIERCE rear mount as a dedicated truck company to serve a rapidly growing community with high-rises, says Division Chief Jeff Sorenson. The unit also has firefighting capability if the need arises while units are awaiting a pumper. It also responds to medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, technical rescues (as a regional resource), and hazmat responses.
Features/Equipment:
- Arrow XT chassis with a 245½-inch wheelbase and a six-seat cab with exterior storage compartments at the lower rear;
- DETROIT DD13 525-hp diesel engine;
- WATEROUS CPK-2 200-gpm pump with two 1¾-inch front bumper preconnects;
- UPF 300-gallon water tank;
- 105-foot aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load and 14-foot outrigger spread;
- 156 feet of ground ladders;
- rear AMDOR roll-up door and two wheel well sleeve compartments that store eight spare SCBA cylinders;
- PIERCE backup cameras;
- HOLMATRO rescue tools;
- ZOLL AED; and
- light and power with an ONAN 10-kw diesel generator, WHELEN brow and scene lights, and two HANNAY electric cord reels.
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The Fairbank (IA) Fire Department protects a jurisdiction of both city and rural areas with this pumper/tanker built by MIDWEST FIRE TANKER. Firefighter/EMT Drake Mangrich says the bumper turret can be used for brush fires, and the large water tank used for a strong initial fire attack and water shuttles.
Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with a 220-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISL 9 350-hp diesel engine;
- Pump-and-roll capability;
- DARLEY PSP single-stage, 1,250-gpm PTO pump with a FOAM PRO 1600 system, two 1½-inch crosslays, one 2½-inch rear discharge, and an ELKHART Sidewinder front-bumper turret;
- APR 2,000-gallon water and 20-gallon foam cells;
- 2½-inch direct tank frill;
- NEWTON 10-inch rear stainless-steel dump valve with 36-inch chute;
- MIDWEST portable tank carrier and a 2,100-gallon FOL-DA-TANK;
- ROM roll-up compartment doors;
- REAR VIEW SAFETY rearview camera; and
- WHELEN scene lighting.
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The City of Las Vegas (NV) Fire & Rescue designed this air/light unit built by SVI TRUCKS to be an operational support unit. Apparatus Project Manager Eric Scheumann says the unit has a rehab side designed to remain quiet while the compressor is running on the other side. A diverter allows exhaust to be routed vertically, and an automatic opening roof hatch lets the unit run with only the driver’s side door open.
Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with a 168-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISB 6.7L 360-hp diesel engine;
- 14-foot body with AMDOR roll-up compartment doors, four double-capacity wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders, a CARE FREE curbside awning for rehab, and a tent and chair storage module;
- Module for 16 spare SCBA cylinders;
- BAUER BP-13H-E3 compressor;
- two 6,000-psi air storage cylinders;
- SCOTT revolving two capacity air filling station;
- ENGLE refrigerator/freezer;
- HANNAY high-pressure hose reel;
- VOYAGER rearview camera; and
- light and power with an ONAN Protec 20-kw PTO generator and WHELEN scene lighting.
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