One Whatcom family’s unfortunate loss in a fire is a lesson for all as laundry caused an estimated $35,000 worth of damage to the outside and attic of a home on Northwest Drive early Sunday. “Even old fire chiefs can learn things from time to time,” Whatcom County Fire District 7 Chief Larry Hoffman told The Bellingham Herald.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2019 1:27:06 PM - SOURCE: The Bellingham Herald

A fire that burned a commercial building in Seattle's Central District early Saturday morning has been deemed arson, fire officials said Monday. It was just before 4 a.m. when dispatchers received several calls into 911 reporting a fire at a building in the 700 block of 23rd Avenue, says Hilton Almond with Seattle Fire.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2019 11:31:59 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

Manasquan, NJ—New Jersey Emergency Vehicles (NJEV), a division of P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Jimmy Phillips to its sales team. Sales Manager Jamey Pallitto announced the addition as a further commitment to strengthening the presence of NJEV in the Garden State.

Phillips comes to NJEV with 24 years of emergency vehicle sales experience. Because of his knowledge, NJEV knows that our existing and future customers will appreciate this addition to our team. “Having someone as experienced as Jimmy on our sales team is a strategic component to increasing market share in New Jersey. We now have the products, people, and service offerings to fully meet the needs of emergency service providers in our home state”, said Pallitto.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles is responsible for the sales and service activity for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles, Rescue 1, Fire and EMS Remounts / Refurbs and specialty conversions in all 21 Counties in New Jersey. They also represent Rosenbauer’s full product line of engines, ladders, tankers, and urban interface apparatus in Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, and Morris counties in New Jersey. Jimmy will join the rest of the sales team in representing all our product lines and services. 

Don Miller, Director of NJEV, echoed Jamey’s sentiments, “Today is the best time to be working with NJEV, as we continue to expand and strengthen our penetration in the New Jersey marketplace. Our team is comprised of experienced, customer focused professionals with real world emergency service experience”. Reach to NJEV today to find out more about how we can help you help others. 

For more information, visit http://www.njev.net .

WYOMING, MN and SIOUX FALLS, SD—Rosenbauer Motors features Hendrickson RoadMaax 35K on the newly introduced 100’ Viper SA (Single Axle).

“The drivability and handling of the Commander are best-in-class,” said Rich Schalter, CEO of Rosenbauer Motors. “We partner with Hendrickson to enhance the ride experience and suspension reliability. The RoadMaax suspension provides our new 100’ Viper SA with the driving stability our customers expect from the Commander chassis.”

Rosenbauer’s 100’ Viper SA will be on-display in April 2019 at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC) International in the Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall J at booth 5200.

Also at FDIC will be Rosenbauer’s recently unveiled new CleanAir air scrubber. Using two distinct processes, a particulate filter and an activated charcoal filter are used to remove harmful toxins.

Fans pull the air into the CleanAir scrubber to remove the larger airborne debris, such as soot from fires and diesel exhaust, through the HEPA filter. Rosenbauer’s CleanAir second line of defense is an activated carbon filter. Adsorption takes place as the activated carbon chemical changes the gaseous contaminants. Activated carbon is most effective at removing volatile organic compounds such as Polycyclic Aeromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH).

“While on-scene crews are absorbing VOCs on their person. Those gasses and chemicals are now inside the cab as they return to quarters, off-gassing takes place, even if their gear is stored properly in sealed bags outside of the apparatus,” said Rich Schalter, CEO of Rosenbauer Motors. “Until crew members are able to shower and change clothes, they are carrying VOCs and PM. Our CleanAir scrubber will help reduce the carcinogens our firefighters are breathing and absorbing while in their apparatus.”

Rosenbauer will display its CleanAir scrubber in April 2019 at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC) International in the Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall J at booth 5200. 

For more information, visit www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

Sioux Falls, SD—Rosenbauer rolled-out their RDL (Rapid Deploy Light tower), an auto-deploying pneumatic LED scene light tower, at its annual dealer meeting in Sioux Falls, SD. Upon activation, a tower deploys to a height of eight-feet with the capability of extending up to 20-feet under manual control.

Two versions of the RDL will be available from Rosenbauer:

• RDL-S features four stationary 120v LED Whelen Pioneer light heads which illuminate 360°
• RDL-M features four adjustable 120v LED Whelen Pioneer light heads. Each light head is capable of moving up to 90° to align with two others to provide up to three light heads shining in one direction.

“Our RDL is a complement to our CleanLocker and the RDT system to help firefighters save time when they arrive on-scene,” explained Scott Oyen, CEO of Rosenbauer South Dakota. “As the apparatus arrives, the FOA or officer would activate the entire CleanLocker system for quick access to clean turnout gear and for RDT to deploy rescue tools and equipment at the rear of the apparatus. Its’ all about being efficient on-scene.”

Rosenbauer will display the RDL-M on-display in April 2019 at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC) International in the Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall J at booth 5200.

For more information, visit www.rosenbaueramerica.com.