FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Super Vac, one of the leading manufacturers in fire ventilation equipment, is expanding its universal battery fan platform lineup with the introduction of a 20” variable-speed battery-powered fan, compatible with HURST EWXT/E3 batteries. With the introduction of this fan, Super Vac offers three of the most interchangeable PPV interfaces on the market, pairing with existing HURST, DeWalt or Milwaukee battery-operated products to simplify departments’ battery purchases.

The new Super Vac fan, model V20-BH, runs off the same batteries that power HURST eDRAULIC® Watertight Extrication Tools (EWXT/E3), which includes some of the industry’s toughest cutters, spreaders, rams and combi tools. Together, the V20-BH and EWXT/E3 battery platforms, are IP66 rated, making it the perfect water-resistant combination for the fireground.

It’s important to note while the HURST IP68-rated battery system is capable of running rescue products underwater, the fan cannot be operated under water due to the density difference of water compared to air. However, while the fan cannot be immersed, the V20-BH’s IP66 rating certifies the fan’s ability to protect against exposure to water.

“We’re proud of this addition. Super Vac and the HURST Jaws of Life names have long been trusted in the industry, and we brought them together to deliver one of the most dependable PPV fans on the market,” Super Vac President Roger Weinmeister said.

Super Vac’s newest fan is available with both 5.0Ah or 9.0Ah EWXT/E3 batteries, as well as 120-240V AC shore power. The fan delivers a soon-to-be-AMCA-certified 12,550 cfm output and up to 60 minutes of run time at max airflow, depending on battery selection. Adding to the V20-BH’s extreme versatility, the fan also pairs with a wide assortment of Super Vac accessories, including carry strap, apparatus mount, 20” duct, Mountain Mister (for rehab) and high-expansion foam generator.

The V20-BH is the only battery fan of its size in the industry, weighing in at 61 lbs. with a 28.25” x 28.25” x 12.5” footprint. The fan also features a unique design that allows an effective 180-degree tilt for various attacks, allowing the PPV to be directed at attics or manholes or positioned for positive or negative ventilation. The fan’s curved handle provides higher grip for better ergonomics, and standard tires make it highly maneuverable.

The V20-BH is available only through the HURST distributor network, which includes extensive coverage throughout the United States and the world.

“Creating this product partnership with HURST was extremely important to us because it allows our customers to properly source HURST’s one-of-a-kind battery,” Weinmeister explained. “In short, we’re excited to maintain Super Vac’s commitment to maximizing the use of your department’s batteries, which in turn saves our communities money and minimizes the waste of spent batteries.”

For more info on Super Vac’s battery fans, visit www.supervac.com/battery-powered-ppv.

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Hudsonville, MI (October 1, 2021) – After final inspections, the Blendon Township Fire Department (BTFD) has received delivery of their fully customized Toyne Pumper Tanker/Tender. Now stationed at its new home, this represents the department’s second Toyne apparatus and a bolstering of emergency response capabilities for their community.

“The firefighters in the Blendon Township Fire Department have an unwavering commitment and dedication to the members of their community. That makes us at Toyne even more proud to have created a customized apparatus for them,” said Mike Schwabe, President of Toyne, Inc. “We are beyond confident that this pumper tanker/tender will enhance the effectiveness of the Blendon Township Fire Department.”

Located on the outskirts of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the fire department protects a population of 5,800 residents spread out over a 36-square-mile territory. To cover this sprawling area, BTFD employs 35 on-call firefighters and operates out of two stations. The firefighters are trained to respond to a wide variety of fire and rescue emergencies. In 2018 alone, the department responded to 259 calls. To better serve the community, BTFD tasked Toyne with manufacturing a new pumper tanker/tender.

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Money for a new fire station will highlight the spending measures at a special town meeting in Dennis (MA), set for October 26, reports capecodtimes.com.

The construction of Fire Station 2 is long overdue, according to officials, but without a firm price tag it didn’t receive support. The price tag is estimated at $14.9 million, the report says, but that could possibly change as bids come in. Officials say the final number will be known on October 20.

A final recommendation will come at an October 25 meeting, officials say, prior to the special town meeting.

An investigation uncovered an alleged frat house environment at a Columbia (SC) Fire Department station at which five firefighters were recently fired, reports thestate.com.

The crew members were fired earlier this year—for, among other things, nudity, rough-housing, and “inappropriate touching,” FirefighterNation reported in June—following an investigation into Station 8, at 933 Atlas Rd.

The investigation found that the conduct may have been occurring for as long as six to eight months prior to coming to light, the report says, though it alleges that station leadership permitted the actions.

In addition to a firefighter who walked off the job, numerous other Station 8 employees requested a transfer due to the allegations, the report says.

Fire officials conducted 29 interviews during the investigation, the report says. The report says the five dismissed employees were Battalion Chief Christopher Gates, Capt. Brandon Cook, Capt. Jason McIntyre, Fire Engineer Dustin Ailes, and Senior Firefighter Patrick Humphries.

Officials say there haven’t been any further reports of inappropriate activity at Station 8.

A Saturday early-morning crash on I-75 involved a number of vehicles, including Estero (FL) Fire Rescue’s Engine 43.

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on I-75 northbound around 1 a.m., the department said on Facebook. The operator of the motorcycle was up and alert when crews arrived on scene and was taken to the hospital, while the other driver was not injured.

An ensuing crash occurred when a separate vehicle struck the motorcycle, which was still in the roadway; the driver of that vehicle was not injured either.

While on the scene, Engine 43 was sideswiped by a semi. The apparatus suffered damage to its mirror and bumper, but there were no injuries.