FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Super Vac, the leading manufacturer in fire ventilation equipment, is expanding its popular DeWalt and Milwaukee battery fan lineups with the addition of three different 20” variable-speed battery-powered fans. Equipped with DeWalt FLEXVOLT batteries or Milwaukee M18 or M28 REDLITHIUM batteries, these fans deliver some of the industry’s highest battery fan outputs. Moreover, with the introduction of these fans, Super Vac continues to offer the most interchangeable PPV interface on the market, pairing with many departments’ other battery-operated products to simplify battery purchases.

“The addition of these 20” fans delivers on the high output needs of departments looking to ventilate larger structures with a fan that is compatible with their other battery tools, giving you a choice when you look to purchase battery-powered equipment.” Super Vac President Roger Weinmeister said.

Weighing 60 lbs., each fan features a 28.25” x 28.75” x 12.5” (HxWxD) footprint while delivering the same great design of Super Vac’s 18” battery fan, including fold-down ergonomic handle, flat-proof rubber tires and 180-degree tilt for varying angles of attack.

Among the 20” models, the V20-BD runs off dual DeWalt FLEXVOLT 9.0 Ah or 12.0Ah batteries, delivering a 13,000 cfm output and up to 40 minutes of run time. Meanwhile, the V20-BL produces 12,500 cfm and up to 50 minutes of run time on dual Milwaukee M18 batteries. The V20-BW is powered by Milwaukee’s M28 battery; output to be determined.

Adding to the V20’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 adapter.

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

About Super Vac

Super Vac is the world’s leading manufacturer in the emergency ventilation products. A onestop shop for all things ventilation, Super Vac equips crews with a versatile array of only the toughest solutions, including the industry’s largest lineup of PPV fans, spanning from 8- to 80-inch blades, as well as smoke ejectors, available in 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-inch blades. Super Vac also manufactures rescue saws, rehab misters and other necessities. For more information, visit www.supervac.com.

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The $4 million building, located at 1041 Douglas St., was funded without additional taxes. The station was approved for occupancy in January and the fire department moved in the next month. But city officials waited for a public gathering until pandemic conditions improved.

In addition, officials have formed committees to implement recommendations of a new report analyzing operations of the fire service. The committees include command staff and firefighters, and the teams are open to anyone who wants to be part of the process, an official says.

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Now, town officials contracted with Emergency Vehicle Response to do a fire apparatus fleet analysis for the borough and develop a 15-year plan for future purchases. The cost of the evaluation was estimated at $29,000.

Unity’s rescue truck is 21 years old with a rusting frame. It is expected to be put out of service within the year. The plan was to purchase a new rescue truck from Pierce Manufacturing for an estimated $750,000, with $510,000 of that coming from borough coffers; the rest would come from a $200,000, 20-year, low-interest state loan and fundraising.