FCFP and Classic Fire Protection now operate as one

London, Ont./Toronto, Nov. 30, 2021 – The fire and life safety professionals at FCFP and Classic Fire Protection will now operate as one team, united under their new banner, Classic Fire + Life Safety. Progressively operating as one team since July, the two companies made the official switch yesterday to their new name, colours and operating systems.

“We have finally arrived at this milestone, and I can’t help but express my own personal excitement and confidence in our team’s future,” says Francois Godin, CEO of Classic Fire + Life Safety. “We’re a people-first company and I couldn’t be prouder of the team and what we’ve achieved together thus far. The best is yet to come.”

The company inaugurated yesterday its new organizational chart and internal operating systems as well as the rollout of its new brand with new uniforms, company vehicles, social media pages, website and other corporate materials for its staff of fire and life safety professionals.  The full transition to the new branding is expected to be completed by March 2022.

“We have been working hard for the past few months to get to this point,” says Randy Bird, president of Classic Fire + Life Safety.  “A new day has dawned for our company and we are eager to introduce our expanded line-up of services and new, united brand to the marketplace – to both existing and new customers and partners.”

Classic Fire + Life Safety is a total fire and life protection company servicing the needs of organizations and institutions – large and small, private and public.  Founded by the merger of two industry leaders (FCFP and Classic Fire Protection Inc.) and operated in partnership with McCain Capital Partners, Classic FLS is staffed by more than 500 professionals who are committed to helping organizations enjoy a safe environment from which they can deliver their products and services to their own customers and partners, and grow.  More information at classicfls.com.

Kootenai County (WA) Fire and Rescue is without its 2020 Pierce engine after it tipped on its side last week in a crash near Coeur d’Alene.

Officials say three crew members were on the truck when the accident occurred at Cougar Gulch and Miller roads en route home from a call about 5:45 p.m. Monday. The firefighters suffered minor injuries and were released.

“The crew is ok because they were wearing seatbelts and the side protection airbags did their job! We are beyond grateful for the safety of our firefighters!” the department writes on Facebook.

The crash is being investigated.

The Superior (WI) Fire Department now has two new aerial ladder trucks, reports superiortelegram.com.

A couple of weeks after the department unveiled its new $1.3 million apparatus, fire officials drove a second 100-foot ladder into town via South Carolina, the report says. The vehicle is the same age as the city’s current backup aerial but has fewer miles, no rust, and an additional 25 feet of ladder.

Having a comparably-sized backup will help the city retain—and possibly even improve—its current ISO insurance rating, the report says.

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The apparatus is awaiting a heat shield and snow tires, after which it should be ready for action. Crews have already started training on them, and officials say they should be put into service before the end of 2021.

This most recent ladder will be housed at Station 3 in Superior’s East End, according to the report.

A Cadillac (MI) fire truck was struck last Thursday.

As crews were arriving at the scene of an accident, a motorist hit the apparatus. Nobody was hurt, as the truck was parked in a “blocker” position to thwart any such injuries. It’s a heavy truck that has 360-degree emergency lights with a reflective rear.

“We are grateful nobody was injured and the truck did its job protecting the scene, first responders, and party involved in the first initial accident,” the department writes on Facebook.

Rancho Cucamonga Fire District announces they have purchased a Rosenbauer RT electric fire truck.

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. The RT is the first fire truck to incorporate an all-electric drivetrain that eliminates the engine, transmission, and drivelines typically found in a traditional apparatus.

The RT was purchased through Velocity Fire Equipment & Sales, which represents Rosenbauer in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. Rancho Cucamonga now joins the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), who was the first department in North America to purchase an all-electric fire truck. LAFD will place their RT in service early next year.  Worldwide, there are three RT’s in service; Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai. 

Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s relationship with Rosenbauer started in 2015 with the purchase of a Rosenbauer 100’ Viper Tractor Drawn Aerial.  Additionally, Rancho Cucamonga has purchased a Rosenbauer Custom Pumper and a Heavy-Duty Rescue.

“The RT is North America’s first all-electric apparatus and boasts a high level of safety, excellent driving dynamics and maneuverability, innovative safety features, and is fully networked,” said Todd McBride, RT Sales and Marketing Manager for Rosenbauer America. “These features and more make the RT the most modern emergency vehicle on the market and sets an entirely new standard within the fire industry.” 

Rancho Cucamonga’s Rosenbauer RT fire truck will feature:

• ·       1500 GPM Rosenbauer pump
• ·       550-gallon water tank
• ·       Revolutionary Open Crew Cab with Command Center
• ·       (2) 66 kW hour batteries – 132 kW total with a Backup Diesel Range Extender for uninterrupted extended operations
• ·       Adjustable height suspension including off-road mode and flood mode that allows the vehicle to operate in up to 3 feet of flood waters
• ·       All Wheel Drive & All Wheel Steering – including counter steering and crab steering mode

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District is taking active steps towards a sustainable future by becoming one of the first agencies in California to purchase an electric fire engine.” said Fire Chief Ivan Rojer with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District.  “As the City updates its General Plan, the Fire District is committed to contributing to a healthier community by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and embracing clean vehicle technology. This fire engine supports the City Council’s vision to build on our success as a world class community, to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive.”

Environmental benefits of the RT include:

• Electric and long-lasting – The RT has a charging capacity of up to 150 kW, which means that the built-in batteries can be recharged quickly. Short-range operations are not a problem, even when used frequently in large metropolitan cities. Due to the built-in range extender, the RT can extend its electrical driving range and pumping operations. The range extender comprises of a small diesel engine powering a large generator, without any limitations.

• Reduced emissions – The RT’s electric drive is not only extremely powerful, but also noise emission-free. This greatly reduces the noise level at the scene of the emergency, making it easier for the crew to communicate, reducing stress, and benefiting nearby residents.
• Flexible and versatile vehicle – The RT is conceived as a multipurpose vehicle, a pumper first and foremost, a connected mobile command unit, and a vehicl