In Nova Scotia, Canada, the Cape Breton Regional Fire Service operates this FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES rescue pumper first-due to the Ashby area of the city of Sydney. Deputy Chief George T. Muise says it responds as a support engine to other areas and to local auto extrications and those in surrounding communities.
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Features/Equipment:
- HME 1871 P2 chassis with 212-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 14-inch raised roof;
- CUMMINS ISC 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with top-mount panel, HYPRO Foam Pro 2001 system, 1 1/2-inch front bumper line, two 1 3/4-inch crosslays, 1 3/4-inch rear preconnect, and AKRON Apollo monitor;
- WELLINGTON PLASTICS 750-gallon water and two 20-gallon foam tanks;
- AMDOR roll-up compartment doors and enclosed ladder storage;
- HURST rescue tools; and
- light and power with HONDA five-kw gasoline generator, two FRC midship floodlights, and two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab.
The Plainfield (IN) Fire Department designed this E-ONE pumper as a first response vehicle with rescue capabilities in its district, explains Battalion Chief Mike Hildebrand. It also responds to heavy EMS runs in the district.
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Features/Equipment:
- Cyclone II chassis with 195-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
- CUMMINS ISM 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with five-inch front intake, 2 1/2-inch front jumpline (wyed to two 1 1/2-inch discharges with 1 3/4-inch lines), three crosslays (two 1 3/4-inch, one 2 1/2-inch), and ELKHART Vulcan monitor;
- four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders and POK roll-up door on rear ladder tunnel;
- LUKAS rescue tools;
- MEDTRONIC AED; and
- light and power with SMART POWER eight-kw hydraulic generator, six HAVIS SHIELDS floodlights (two on sides of cab, four on body) and rear HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Ranger Hose Company in Girardville, Pennsylvania, designed this KME pumper with a short wheelbase to fit the streets of the community, explains Chief Frank Zangari. The ladders are accessible from the rear and side. The unit also responds to all rescue calls.
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Features/Equipment:
- Predator XMFD chassis with 193-inch wheelbase and eight-seat cab with 12-inch raised roof;
- CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- HALE Qmax single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, 1 3/4-inch front bumper line, three 1 3/4-inch crosslays, three-inch rear preconnect, and TFT Crossfire monitor with Extenda-Gun;
- UPF 750-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and enclosed ladder storage;
- four-bottle air cascade system and five wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- HOLMATRO rescue tools;
- ON SPOT ice chains; and
- light and power with SMART POWER eight-kw hydraulic generator, three FRC floodlights (one brow, two behind cab), two WHELEN fixed scene lights on cab, and one HANNAY electric cord reel.
The Nelson (WI) Fire Department designed this W.S.DARLEY unit as a pumper and a tanker, explains Chief Barry Johnson. Since the department protects a nonhydranted rural area, the pumper has a CAFS to conserve water and provide quick knockdown.
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Features/Equipment:
- STERLING Acterra chassis with 213-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- MERCEDES MBE 926 280-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- DARLEY LSMC single-stage, 1,000-gpm pump with DARLEY Fast Foam 50 CAFS and three crosslays (two 1 3/4;-inch, one spare for dead load);
- POLYBILT body with 2,200-gallon water and 25-gallon foam tanks;
- three E.J. METALS 10-inch dump valves with cab and rear controls for telescoping chutes;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors; and
- five WHELEN fixed scene lights on body.
The Leland (IL) Fire Protection District designed this ALEXIS pumper-tanker with a large water tank to protect a rural area and to enable operating with limited staffing, explains Chief Ed Hecathom.
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Features/Equipment:
- HME 1871 P2 MFD chassis with 223-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 12-inch raised roof;
- CUMMINS ISL 400-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000 EVS automatic transmission;
- HALE Qflo single-stage, 1,250-gpm pump with top-mount control, five-inch front intake, two 2 1/2-inch speedlays with 1 3/4-inch lines, and AKRON Apollo deck gun with TFT Extenda-Gun;
- UPF T-shaped 2,500-gallon water tank with two rear 2 1/2-inch direct fills and three 10-inch E. J. METALS dump valves;
- ROBINSON roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders;
- enclosed ladder, pike pole, and suction hose storage under water tank;
- ZIAMATIC bracket for 3,000-gallon FOL-DA-TANK; and
- light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator and two AKRON Extenda-Lites at pump panel.
The Lower Valley Fire Protection District in Fruita, Colorado, protects agricultural, industrial, and residential communities. Because of a limited number of hydrants, the department designed this PIERCE pumper with a larger water tank for a strong initial attack, according to Chief Frank Cavaliere. The top-mount pump panel allows better operator visibility.
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Features/Equipment:
- Dash chassis* with 218-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab with 10-inch raised roof;
- DETROIT Series 60 455-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 4000 EVS automatic transmission;
- WATEROUS CS single-stage, 1,500-gpm pump with top-mount control, HYPRO Foam Pro 2002 system, two 1 3/4-inch speedlays, one-inch booster reel, 2 1/2-inch rear preconnect, and AKRON Apollo deck gun;
- UPF 1,000-gallon water and 25-gallon foam tanks;
- GORTITE roll-up compartment doors and four wheel well sleeves for spare SCBA cylinders; and
- light and power with ONAN eight-kw hydraulic generator and two FRC midship mounted floodlights.
* The Dash chassis is being replaced by the new Pierce Velocity chassis.
