REV Fire Group, which includes REV GroupInc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE^®, KME^®, Ferrara^™, Spartan Fire Chassis^™, Spartan Emergency Response^®, Smeal^™, and Ladder Tower^™, will debut Vector, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 28-30, 2022.

As one of the most exciting developments in the firefighting industry, this new electric fire truck is innovatively engineered so firefighters can drive and pump on electric power only. Developed with technology partner Emergency One Group LTD – maker of the world’s first EV fire truck – this new electric fire truck packs 316 kW of proven automotive-grade batteries to deliver the longest electric pumping duration in the industry. Vector performs 100 percent of fire ground duties on 100 percent electric with unrivaled performance, range, and efficiency

Designed with the same components that are used on diesel-driven fire apparatus, Vector’s electric motor takes the place of the diesel engine, driving the pump or the rear axle in normal split shaft operation. Its low center of gravity battery placement provides better cornering with more predictable handling and is safer in a crash.

“We’re excited for Vector to debut at FDIC. We developed the ultimate fully electric fire truck without sacrificing the critical elements that firefighters value in the North American style, responding to our customer demand for cleaner technology, reduced noise pollution and lower carbon footprint. We look forward to sharing this with everyone at FDIC and the world,” stated Kent Tyler, President of REV Fire Group.

A special launch event will be held at REV Fire Group’s World of Innovation and Protection at Booth #4516 during FDIC at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29, and to mark the debut of Vector and to demonstrate other technological innovations, including:

• GE DisInFx: Utilizes UVC and UVA technology to help reduce viruses in air and bacteria and fungus on surfaces including SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. The small device can be easily installed into the cab headliner and includes white and red LED lights which exceed NFPA surface illumination requirements providing the necessary cab interior lighting. 

• Smart Reach^™ Multi-Stance^™ System: Attendees can experience firsthand this patented new Smeal ladder and outrigger control system that offers 360-degree, no dead-zone functionality on aerials that can be adapted to the scene while maintaining full reach. The Smart Reach control console provides real-time data, and its electric and hydraulic aerial controls offer the ultimate in smooth operation. It also offers Advance Rung Lighting, a series of RGB LED light strips that can have customized patterns running the length of the ladder.

• ECO IDLE-TEC^™: This idle reduction system, specifically designed for fire apparatus, shuts off the main engine during EMS and rescue calls, eliminating loud diesel engine noise and exhaust while maintaining power for lighting, air conditioning and more. This reduces operating costs, and help to protect the environment, and improve driver safety and comfort.

• Active Air Purification System: Designed with advanced Photohydroionization^® (PHI Cell) and UV technology, these units kill 99 percent of pathogens, including the virus which causes COVID-19, in the air and on surfaces delivering better air quality and a safer cab environment for your crew.

REV Fire Group representatives will be present to discuss the unique features of each o

A man Monday afternoon led police on a 75-mile chase in a stolen ambulance, multiple media outlets report.

Around 4:40 p.m., the man stole an ambulance that was parked on the 200 block of West Cermak Avenue, outside a Chicago Fire Department station.

The man then led police on a chase throughout the Chicago area that ended in Grundy County.

Police were able to disable the ambulance and, after a short foot pursuit, tackled the man and took him into custody at the the Grundy County Jail.

OCFL Update | Orange County Fire Station 68 Ribbon Cutting from Orange TV on Vimeo.

Orange County Fire Rescue recently celebrated its newest facility, Station 68, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The station, the county’s 44th, is located on Goldenrod Road and “is a state-of-the-art firehouse with a community room, stainless-steel kitchen, private sleeping quarters for all firefighters, and clean technology.”

It will serve East Orange County.

A two-year, $5.25 million remodeling of a historic Charleston fire station is finished, while firefighters have moved back into the facility, reports live5news.com.

Officials say they aimed to keep the historic nature of the station, located at 5 Cannon St., during the makeover while updating it to modern standards. Its arches and brick outside remain, and the inside is completely different.

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The original station was built in 1888, while the remodeling began in February 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic got out of hand, the report says.

The project was funded mainly via a FEMA grant, though the city chipped in about $1.3 million as part of the 25% match.

Work includes making the building more immune to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.

The department says it will soon have an open house for all to see the renovations.

Monroe, NC (April 26, 2022) – 3M Scott Fire & Safety is excited to announce a collaboration with industry-leading incident management providers, Adashi Systems LLC and Systems Definition, Inc. (SDI), to leverage critical SCBA telemetry data via an application programming interface (API) with 3M™ Scott™ SEMS II Wireless SCBA Telemetry System, giving incident commanders a more complete common operating picture on the fireground.

The solutions provided by these companies are now empowered to provide incident command with air, PASS and EVAC data while establishing and maintaining command. Additional alert notifications – high-flow or no-flow condition at full-alarm PASS – provide incident command with enhanced situational intelligence to guide critical decision making. The telemetry data is further improved by giving incident command the ability to electronically call for a personnel accountability report (ePAR).

“Adashi’s C&C software integration with the 3M™ Scott™ Monitor Telemetry Software Solution gives incident commanders unprecedented data and bi-directional communication tools between each firefighter and the Adashi C&C software to make informed life-saving decisions to ensure firefighter safety and the most effective use of personnel across every phase of a fire incident,” said Sanjay Kalasa, director and project lead, Adashi Systems LLC.

“Proper air management is critical to firefighter safety,” stated John Alston, Fire Chief, New Haven Fire Department. “Real-time view of the air status of all the firefighters inside a building, along with situational awareness provided by Adashi C&C, will help the IC make good decisions. The combined Adashi and 3M Scott solution will definitely help save firefighter lives.”

Frank Briese, president of SDI, added, “I am excited and pleased to see the integration of the 3M™ Scott™ Monitor Telemetry Software Solution with our APAA software. Combined with radio-centric accountability, the integration of these two systems will help to enhance fireground safety and accountability operations.”

“The Fairfield Fire Department was delighted to participate in product development trials interfacing the 3M Scott SCBA data and the SDI incident management software,” noted Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood. “This product separates the 3M Scott SCBA from competitive offerings—there is no match to the value the telemetry data now provides.” Chief Sherwood further stated, “It is my strong belief that integrating the SCBA telemetry into the SDI accountability software takes the product from a nice-to-have to a must-have for many fire departments. Combining SEMS II with incident management/accountability, and the radio monitoring that SDI offers, provides an immeasurable value to all incident command staff using the product.”

“We’re excited to introduce this dynamic collaboration at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), said Longin Kloc, global product marketer, firefighter solutions. “I believe the integration of the SCBA telemetry into these leading incident management solutions represents a significant improvement in fireground operations and will lead to improved firefighter safety.”

To learn more, stop by any of the following exhibits at FDIC – 3M Scott booth 2422, Adashi Systems booth 6134, or SDI booth 123 (located with Motorola Solutions).

About 3M 3M offers a comprehensive, diverse portfolio of personal protective equipment solutions including 3M Scott SCBA, handheld and hands-free thermal imagers, voice communication devices and firefighter accountability solutions. Most notably the 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ SCBA is used by firefighters, military, civil defense and industrial workers around the world. 3M.com/ScottFire

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