· The Sheldon (VT) Fire Department‘s EMERGENCY ONE pumper/tanker replaces an aging pumper and a tanker. It allows the department to perform initial operations with a limited staff, according to Chief Bill Irish.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER FL-80 chassis with 206-inch wheelbase;
- CUMMINS C8.3 330-hp diesel engine and ALLISON MD 3060 automatic transmission;
- HALE QSG 1,250-gpm pump with six-inch front intake;
- two 13/4-inch and one 21/2-inch crosslays;
- 13/4-inch front bumper line and 21/2-inch preconnects;
- prepiped ELKHART Stinger 1,000-gpm monitor;
- EMERGENCY ONE 1,500-gallon water tank with six-inch SOUTH PARK dump valve;
- aluminum body with eight compartments; and
- light and power with HONDA five-kw generator and GFE Extenda-Lite Daymakers.
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·The Westminster (MA) Fire EMS Rescue Department uses its AMERICAN LAFRANCE walk-in rescue truck for technical and other rescue work and EMS transport, says Chief Brenton W. MacAloney.
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Features/Equipment:
- FREIGHTLINER FL-60 chassis, 158-inch wheelbase, and extended two-seat cab;
- CATERPILLAR CFE 250-hp diesel engine and ALLISON MD 3060P automatic transmission;
- two seats in body;
- ROBINSON rollup doors on cab and body;
- mini command area;
- rehab bench;
- light/power with A.M.P.S. 10-kw generator, FIRE RESEARCH Focus lights, and HANNAY electric cord reel;
- HURST rescue tool system;
- air-operated ON SPOT chains; and
- trailer hitch for future winch.
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·The Elmont (NY) Fire District designed this RESCUE 1 walk-in rescue truck with rollup doors for getting equipment on tight streets, explains Former Chief Bob Mitarontonda. The design allows quick access to extrication tools from all sides of the vehicle.
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Features/Equipment:
- SPARTAN Gladiator chassis; 224.5-inch wheelbase; two-foot front bumper extension; and eight-seat, raised-roof cab;
- DETROIT Series 60 430-hp diesel engine and ALLISON HD 4060P automatic transmission;
- command center with surveillance camera, five seats, and DOVER roll-up doors in body;
- RAMSEY front-mounted, six-ton winch;
- HURST rescue equipment and six HANNAY reels (two electric, one air, three hydraulic); and
- light/power with ONAN 35-kw PTO generator, WILL BURT six- kw light tower, six recessed floodlights, and eight WHELEN fixed scene lights.
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·The Nettie (WV) Fire Department designed its PIERCE pumper with maneuverability and engine power to climb hills in the rural community, according to Secretary/Treasurer Steve Davis.
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Features/Equipment:
- KENWORTH T-300 chassis with 199-inch wheelbase;
- CUMMINS ISC 300-hp diesel engine with ALLISON MD 3060 transmission;
- WATEROUS CSY 1,250-gpm pump with top-mounted panel;
- two 11/2-inch crosslays and rear two-inch preconnect;
- UPF 1,000-gallon water tank;
- aluminum body with five compartments and DOVER rollup door at rear; and
- light and power with HONDA 3.5-kw generator and GFE Extenda- Lite floodlights.
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