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Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Video: Meet Vector, a Fully Electric Fire Truck

Vector is the first North American-style fully electric fire truck.

Learn how the Vector process began in this video.

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Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Maine Maritime Academy to Build Four-Story Training Facility

The Maine Maritime Academy has plans to soon break ground for a four-story fire training facility at the Center for Professional Mariner Development, reports bangordailynews.com. The aim is to allow mariners to practice fighting fires in ship-like conditions.

COVID-19 has delayed the project, but it was put out to bid this month and officials expect construction to be completed by the end of the year, the report says. The 3,500-square-foot facility should be ready for use at the start of 2023.

The building will be able to emulate growing and dying fires on a boat to meet mariner certification needs. The report notes that there is no other similar facility in eastern ME—possibly the entire state.

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Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Downey (CA) Fire Department’s Station 4 Set for Repair

Work to repair Downey Fire Department’s Station 4 was recently approved, following a February 25 fire that left the facility uninhabitable, reports thedowneypatriot.com.

The fire caused no injuries, aside from the building, which is located at 9349 Florence Ave. Officials estimate it will cost upward of $600,000 to repair everything; that will be handled via an insurance claim.

City officials say the fire most likely started in an exterior wall on the second floor, with a malfunctioning electrical system the culprit. The walls and floors sustained water damage from the sprinkler system.

Parts of the roof, some interior and exterior walls, and ceilings were removed during crews’ attempts to extinguish the flames, according to the report.

Crews will continue operating out of Stations 1 and 3 until Station 4 is back up and running.

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Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Corpus Christi (TX) to Donate Fire Truck to San Diego Volunteer Fire Department

When:  Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

What:    Fire Truck Donation

Where:  City of Corpus Christi City Hall

              1201 Leopard Street

               Staples Street side

Who:      Mayor Paulette Guajardo

               City Manager Peter Zanoni

               Fire Chief Robert Rocha

               San Diego Fire Chief Juan Soliz

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi will donate a fire truck to the San Diego Volunteer Fire Department. The donation is through the Helping Hands Program managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Mayor Paulette Gajardo, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Fire Chief Robert Rocha will be on hand to turn over the fire truck keys to San Diego Fire Chief Juan Soliz.

The fire truck will be displayed on-site at City Hall.

The event will be broadcast live on the City’s social media channels:

Facebook: @citygov

YouTube: CCTVCorpusChristi

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Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Coxreels® Extreme Duty XTM Series

Sometimes Heavy Duty or Industrial Duty is not enough. Sometimes the job calls for the toughest of the tough. Sometimes, the application is just extreme. For years Coxreels has supplied heavy duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼” plate bases for demanding applications and environments. We engineered strength with features, balancing performance with cost, bringing suitable solutions for many market sectors. Some industries still demanded more. Some industries, similar to mining, heavy equipment, lubrication, or other off-road industries work in such demanding remote environments, all of the best features are needed with the most robust structure possible.

Coxreels is proud to introduce the Extreme Duty XTM Series spring rewind reel. Born from the coalescing fires of the highest strength springs, stainless steel rollers, dual sintered bronze bearings, multiple axle supports, and welded box frames, the XTM Extreme Duty Reel combines the ultimate features into the world’s most robust reel solution. As with all Coxreels spring rewind reels, the XTM Series will satisfy your application’s hose management needs and is USA made with Coxreels Legendary Quality, just in a more impervious package than previously available.

Based on the TMP T-Series Medium Pressure product line, the XTM uses the pinnacle of all options available in the Coxreels lineup with some unique features for extra rugged environments. All sizes of the XTM Series feature stainless steel rollers directly integrated into the, built like a tank, all-welded steel box frame.

All sizes of the XTM Series utilize dual permanently lubricated bearings, rigidly fixing the drum assembly to the solid 1” steel axle for consistent stability even in the most vibratory and impacting environments, while still maintaining an external fluid path for easy service. Special features such as swivel retainers which prevent unwanted vibratory loosening of threaded components and easily accessible ratcheting mechanisms set the XTM series on its own pedestal. High temperature, steel core arbors transfer the extra powerful heavy duty spring motor torque to the multiple supported axle ensuring reliable rewind in odd positions or dirty situations.

Available in pressure ranges up to 5000 PSI, and dedicated hose solutions such as Suction hose, DEF hose, Gasoline or Fuel hose, the XTM is the solution for your high demand applications where you simply need the best of the best.

As the industry leader in hose, cord and cable reels, Coxreels is making a commitment to provide our customers with the ultimate and most complete, diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information on Coxreels and our new Hi-Vis Hose Series, please visit www.coxreels.com.

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