Apparatus Deliveries

The Farmington (PA) Fire Department designed this ROSENBAUER pumper to be first out primarily for vehicle rescue and as a fire attack unit, says Chief Brian VanSickle. The department covers primarily rural farming land with dirt roads. The four-wheel-drive helps with these roads and when responding in inclement weather. The department chose a commercial chassis to save money on that feature.

Features/Equipment:

  • FREIGHTLINER m2-106 4 × 4 chassis with 223-inch wheelbase and five-seat cab;
  • CUMMINS ISL 350-hp diesel engine with an ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
  • DARLEY PSP single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with 1½-inch front bumper line, one-inch CMW booster reel (under the passenger side door), one each 1¾-inch and 2½-inchlines in crosslays, and one 1¾-inch rear preconnect;
  • UPF 500-gallon water tank;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors and wheel well storage for spare SCBA cylinders and oil absorbent hopper;
  • WARN 4½-ton portable winch with four receivers;
  • one each CMW reel for electric cord and low pressure air;
  • HURST rescue tools;
  • box on top of body for Stokes basket, backboards, and rope rescue equipment;
  • enclosed ladder, suction hose, and pike pole storage; and
  • light and power with a SMART POWER 15-kw hydraulic generator, WILL BURT light tower, and WHELEN scene and brow lights.

The Village of Kelleys Island (OH) Fire Department uses this DANKO pumper/tanker and another engine to protect an area of which one-quarter has no hydrants, says Chief Jack Hostel. The island is situated in Lake Erie.

Features/Equipment:

  • FREIGHTLINER m2-106 chassis with 216-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
  • CUMMINS ISL 9 350-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
  • WATEROUS CAP A single-stage, 1,250-gpm pto pump with Advantus 3E Class A foam system, two 1¾-inch crosslays, and one 2½-inch rear preconnect;
  • UPF 2,000-gallon water and 25-gallon foam tanks;
  • rear 10-inch NEWTON dump valve with 180° swivel;
  • rear four-inch direct fill;
  • ROM roll-up compartment doors and four sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
  • ZICO hydraulic portable tank carrier with a 2,100-gallon HUSKY folding tank; and
  • WHELEN scene lights.

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tacoma (wa) firing range

One Killed, Another Injured in Fire at Indoor Shooting Range in Tacoma (WA)

One person was killed and another injured after fire broke out at an indoor shooting range in Tacoma on Sunday.