A proposed regional fire authority made up of Chelan County Fire District 1 (CCFD1) and Douglas County Fire District 2 (DCFD2), as well as a tax levy increase that would come with it, got a unanimous approval from fire commissioners from both districts Tuesday afternoon. Yesterday the planning commission of the regional fire authority voted to approve the plan first.
- PUB DATE: 4/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee

A dump truck caught fire and is causing part of Interstate 90 to be shut down. The fire began shortly before 9:30 a.m. on westbound I-90 near Issaquah, just east of Sunset Way between Preston and Highpoint, the Washington Department of Transportation said. Much of the freeway is blocked, though cars are still able to get through.
- PUB DATE: 4/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

BRANDON, SD – April 28, 2002 –  Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group^® and leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is proud to offer the latest innovative products and technologies – including Vector^™, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck – at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 28-30, 2022.

Debuting at FDIC, Vector was developed with technology partner Emergency One Group LTD – maker of the world’s first EV fire truck. This new electric fire truck enables departments to drive and pump on electric only. It packs 316 kW of proven automotive-grade batteries to deliver the longest electric pumping duration in the industry.

Spartan Emergency Response will also showcase its 107’ Rear Mount Aerial with Smart Reach™ Multi-Stance™ technology.  This features the patented Smeal^™ ladder and outrigger control system, offering a 360-degree, no dead-zone functionality that can be adapted to the scene while maintaining full reach, and access to real-time data. With the Multi-Stance technology, operators can set the outriggers to any reach that the fire scene will accommodate. The Smart Reach control console also offers the next generation of electric and hydraulic aerial controls, giving users the ultimate in smooth operation.

Spartan Emergency Response will display several aerials, platforms, and pumpers, including:

• Top Mount Pumper from Vernon Township, IN: Built on a Spartan Metro Star^® Chassis with our exclusive Tri-Max Body Design^TM, this pumper features a Waterous CXS 1500 GPM pump, 1000-gallon tank, black laminol pump panel, and low hosebed configuration,

• Side Mount Pumper from Waco Fire Department, TX: Equipped with the Advanced Protection System^® and Waterous CSU 1500 GPM pump, this pumper features a 750-gallon tank, 30-gallon foam cell, and FoamPro 2002 foam system with power fill.   

• 107’ Smart Reach Aerial from Rye Brooke Fire Department, NY: Features 12’, 14’, or 16’ Outrigger Spread with Multi-Stance Technology, 100’ horizontal reach, Waterous CSUC20 2,000 GPM pump, 480-gallon tank, and 20 percent grade fore/aft leveling capabilities.

• 100’ Rear Mount Platform from Fuquay-Varina Fire Department, NC: Built on a Spartan Gladiator EMFD chassis with a Waterous CSUC20 1500 GPM pump, 98’ horizontal reach, 1250 lbs. dry / 500 lbs wet unrestricted tip load, and FP-4 stabilizing system that provides maximum stability and superior leveling capabilities on steep terrain.

• 100’ Rear Mount Aerial from Detroit Fire Department, MI: Configured with a low overall travel height with an enclosed side mount pump panel featuring a Darley AG 11/2 single stage PTO pump with 150 GPM and maximized storage capacity with a transverse pump compartment and torque box ladder storage with a compliment of Duo Safety Ladders.

• Spartan Gladiator^® Chassis from Austin Fire Department, TX: Features a 99” wide cab with spacious crew area for rehabilitation with flat floors and line-x coated tread plate for superior durability and easy cleaning.

• Spartan Metro Star Chassis from Leighton, MI: A 94” wide cab with Advanced Climate Control and Advanced Protection System to keep crew comfortable and safe.

REV Fire Group’s World of Innovation and Protection at Booth #4516 will feature the most recent technological advancements for Spartan Emergency Response customers, including:

A New Underwood Volunteer Fire Department 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 Saturday around noon rear-ended a semi-truck on Interstate 90 en route to a separate crash during a snowstorm.

The three firefighters were headed east in the rescue unit when they crashed near mile marker 82. The vehicle then entered the other eastbound lane and hit another vehicle.

The three firefighters were transported to Monument hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The drivers of the semi and the third vehicle avoided injury.

The Payette Fire Department has acquired a ladder truck from the Caldwell Fire Department for $30,000, reports argusobserver.com. It’s expected to arrive by next week.

The apparatus, a 1991 E-One 75-foot ladder with 27,066 miles on it, pumps 3,500 gallons per minute, something none of the other fleet’s vehicles can do, according to the report.

There’s still a little bit of detailing work, officials say, but maintenance on the transmission and pumps is complete. They estimate that the truck should provide at least six more years of service.

City council approved the purchase at a max cost of $50,000, with all the necessary equipment. Funds will come via the department’s $160,000 in savings, which it had been accruing for the purchase of a new truck. The report notes that those savings efforts will continue.