A dispute between the San Juan Fire Department and Sam Juan Police Department regarding the public safety vessel, the Sentinel, may be clearing the smoke on a larger underlying issue — there is only one public safety vessel in the county. The Sentinel was purchased in 2014 with a Homeland Security Grant, not costing taxpayers a dime.
- PUB DATE: 9/4/2021 3:35:54 PM - SOURCE: Journal of the San Juans

OCALA, FL – September 1, 2021 – REV Fire Group, part of REV GroupInc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, announces it will introduce the first fully electric North American-style fire apparatus.

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. This enables departments to drive and pump on electric only.

“Our superior battery storage solution allows us to complete a fully electric NFPA pump test, while maintaining a safer, lower center of gravity,” said Roger Lackore, Senior Director of Product Development, REV Fire Group Engineering. A range-extender diesel engine is used for backup when pumping beyond three to four hours on a hydrant or for extended operation in blackouts and natural disasters.

“Our new fully electric fire truck reflects our continued drive to innovate industry-leading fire apparatus built with strength and durability specifically for the fire service vocation,” said Kent Tyler, President, REV Fire Group. “As we all focus on working and living in a more sustainable way, it will help fire departments throughout North America protect not only their citizens but the environment as well.”

Available for delivery in 2022, this rig features a North American design and is completely customizable to every department’s unique needs. It is built utilizing locally stocked components, making replacement parts readily available so customers can keep their equipment maintained and in top condition. This new product is available for preorders now through any E-ONE, KME, Ferrara or Spartan ER dealer sales representative.

To learn more, contact your authorized dealer today and schedule an exclusive virtual session with engineers from REV Fire.

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About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group^® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

The Edwardsville (IL) Fire Department is seeking approval for a new $650,000 custom pumper, according to a report published by The Edwardsville Intelligencer.

The department made a pitch to the city’s public safety committee recently to purchase a Rosenbauer EXT custom pumper built on a Commander cab and chassis, the report said.

If approved, the new truck would be purchased using the Houston-Galveston Area Council program and payments would be split between the current fiscal year and next year’s fiscal year budget, according to the newspaper.

When delivered, the new pumper will replace a 2000 model year unit that is at the end of its service life, the paper reported, adding that the used apparatus still has some value that can be credited to the department.

Firefighters from Bowling Green (OH) recently performed a traditional push-in ceremony of a new $750,000 rescue pumper, according to a story published by the BG Independent News.

The new rescue pumper was designed by city firefighters to meet the needs of the Bowling Green Fire Department, the report said, noting that it was outfitted to meet virtually every conceivable need.

The 35-foot fire truck carries life support equipment, foam, extrication equipment and lifting equipment and has space for four bulletproof vests, according to the news report.

Until the economic downturn in 2008, the city had purchased a new apparatus every five years, but that stopped, according to the report which added the new apparatus will be around for about 25 years.

Two Houston (TX) fire trucks were hit by suspected drunk drivers in two separate crashes minutes apart early in the morning on Friday, Sept. 3, according to a report from KHOU11.

The report said the crashes happened minutes apart shortly before 4 am. One crash happened when a Houston fire truck was blocking lanes at a previous crash in the southbound lanes of I-45. The driver, allegedly intoxicated, was taken into custody after the crash, the television station reported.

In the other wreck, a woman, who also was allegedly intoxicated, slammed into a fire truck that was working at the scene of a car fire on Eastex Freeway at Crosstimbers, according to KHOU 11. That driver was also taken into custody for suspected driving while intoxicated.

The television station reported there were no serious injuries reported in either incident.