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Posted: Apr 10, 2019

Reyco Granning Announces a Forum at FDIC International 2019

Mt. Vernon (MO) – Reyco invites the industry to an event on Friday, Apriil 12, 2019, at Lucas Oil Convention Center, meeting room 5.  Food and refreshments will be available 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Suspension system experts will be available to answer any questions that you may have.  Also come visit us to see our product displays at Booth #4965.

Come learn about our exciting suspension system offerings for firefighting and rescue vehicles.

  • ServiceMaster: A full line of drive axle air suspensions for Ford, GM, & Ram chassis cabs and cutaway vans. Perfect for ambulance applications requiring premium ride and kneeling.
  • AirMaster: Our new air supply module designed specifically for vehicles lacking an engine-mounted air compressor. Perfect complement to the ServiceMaster suspension.
  • ResponseMaster: Independent front suspension to enhance equipment protection and maneuverability. Compare this to the solid axle suspension normally used on garbage trucks.
  • 79KB: Drive axle leaf spring suspension family including new 27,000- and 35,000-pound capacities.
  • 102AR-HD: Drive axle air spring suspension family including new 31,000-lb. and 35,000-pound capacities.

 

About Reyco Granning

Reyco Granning, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, MO, designs and manufactures air ride, steel spring, and auxiliary suspension systems used by truck, trailer and specialty vehicle OEMs, including Fire & Rescue, RV and Bus markets. Reyco Granning is a suspension manufacturer with nearly 90 years of proven product quality, durability, and reliability. Visit us at www.reycogranning.com.

 

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Posted: Apr 10, 2019

E-ONE Debuts New 2019 Typhoon® Cab at FDIC International

OCALA, FLORIDA – April 10, 2019 – E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, introduces a new Typhoon® cab for 2019 at booth # 4100 during FDIC International, April 11-13, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN.

The new Typhoon cab features greater visibility for the driver and crew with its new windshield design, reduced profile dash and full size/full opening door windows.

The cab doors have new vertical pull exterior and interior door handles and the cab steps feature an extended lower step and a full-width intermediate step.

Inside the cab is an all new dash constructed from heavy duty cast aluminum. The center area of the dash is available in both a low profile and a raised design for mounting of sirens, radios and other electronic equipment. The officer’s side has a very low profile as well and is designed to provide additional leg room.

The overhead console is also constructed from heavy duty aluminum and is hinged for easy service access. A raised profile center section is available to provide increased visibility.

The high capacity air conditioning system is all new and designed to provide additional visibility inside the cab by being closer to the ceiling. The A/C system also provides excellent air distribution with eight (8) vents located in the rear of the cab and six (6) vents in the front.

On the front of the cab is a polished stainless steel grill with LED strip lights that can be configured as daytime running lights or turn signals, allowing for additional forward warning lights. LED headlights are standard on the 2019 Typhoon.

The new cab also includes AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology, providing the ability to remotely monitor the health or condition of the chassis and fire apparatus systems.

The 2019 Typhoon cab’s features are in direct response to customers who have requested various updates and refinements. “We are very excited in the release of the new Typhoon cab. It’s loaded with updates and refinements based on customer input” said Joe Hedges, E-ONE Product Manager.

To learn more about E-ONE visit www.e-one.com.

 

About E-ONE

E-ONE is a worldwide designer and manufacturer of fire trucks with more than 28,000 vehicles in operation around the world. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, E-ONE is the industry leader in product innovations, new technologies and exceeding customer expectations. E-ONE is owned by the REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services serving fire and emergency, recreational vehicle, commercial bus and mobility markets worldwide. Learn more at revgroup.com.

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Posted: Apr 10, 2019

LIFELINE® Rescue Tools Launches Second-Generation FIRE™ Tool

LIFELINE® Rescue Tools Announces A New Product Launch--the Second-Generation FIRE™ Tool for Firefighters Plus Two New Products For Other Commercial Applications.

LIFELINE Rescue Tools LLC, designer and manufacturer of high-performance specialty devices for the fire-fighting industry and other professional and commercial applications, today announced impressive new upgrades to the company's flagship product, the LIFELINE FIRE™ Series. The 2nd Gen FIRE™ tool now features ultra-bright fluorescent handles and sheath plus BlackCat™ tactical coating. By applying the latest developments in vision science to their handles and sheaths, LIFELINE® can now offer a product with greater visibility, durability and added corrosion resistance.

"The Second-Gen FIRE™ Series is a triple threat," said Vincent Rao, president, and general counsel, "with its patented aggressive cutting serrations, heat resistance up to 572ºF, and now ultra-bright fluorescent color for greater visibility". This portable multi-functional tool is quickly becoming standard issue equipment at firehouses around the world. LIFELINE® products are now available in 3 continents across 7 countries.

LIFELINE will also launch second-generation products for JAWZ™ their underwater series, plus brand new products for Offshore, Utility, and Commercial applications.

“The decision to make our FIRE™ tool fluorescent is a direct result of customer feedback. We're excited about adding new features, expanding our tool's versatility while maintaining the features our customers love; a tool that’s portable, light-weight with an easy to use single-handed self-releasing sheath and serrations so aggressive they’ll cut through nearly anything”, said Jay Counsellor, CEO LIFELINE® Rescue Tools.

 

About Lifeline Rescue Tools

LIFELINE® Rescue Tools LLC designs and manufactures high-performance rescue tools for the fire-fighting, law enforcement, scuba diving, military, offshore oil and gas, utility and commercial fishing industries. LIFELINE’s products are manufactured from materials made in the United States. Since 2015, the company has sold thousands of its tools throughout the United States and internationally (i.e., Canada, China, the European Union, Israel, India, Malaysia, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates). With one of the most experienced and passionate leadership teams in the business, LIFELINE is proud of the impact their products have made to the communities they serve in such a short amount of time. Their philosophy, mission, and goals are simple, to continue to develop and innovate tools that make a difference.

Learn more at LifelineRescueTools.com.

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Posted: Apr 10, 2019

Flood damages Pullman businesses, sparks rescues

VIDEOS: Heavy rain sparked flooding in the Palouse on Tuesday night, damaging businesses and homes in Pullman and Moscow, and trapping about two dozen people in businesses until they could be rescued. Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport received 1.21 inches of rain Tuesday – a record for the day – the National Weather Service reported.
- PUB DATE: 4/10/2019 7:58:43 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Apr 10, 2019

Fallen Marine was Decorated FDNY Firefighter

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Marine killed this week in Afghanistan was honored five years ago for rescuing a woman from a burning high-rise while serving with the Fire Department of New York, the city's mayor and fire commissioner said on Tuesday.

Christopher Slutman, a 15-year FDNY member, was among three American service members killed by a roadside bomb Monday. He leaves behind his wife, Shannon, and three daughters.

"Firefighter Slutman bravely wore two uniforms and committed his life to public service both as a New York City firefighter and as a member of the United States Marine Corps," Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said in a written statement.


This undated photo, provided in New York, Tuesday April 9, 2019, shows Fire Department of New York firefighter Christopher Slutman. Slutman, a 15-year member of the Fire Dept. of New York, was among three American service members killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Monday. (Fire Department of New York via AP)

"The decorated 15-year-veteran of the department is truly one of New York City's Bravest - running into danger to protect and defend others, both in New York City and in combat overseas," Mayor Bill de Blasio wrote.

"Christopher was a distinguished firefighter who had a profound impact on both of his firehouses, Ladder Companies 27 and 17," wrote Gerard Fitzgerald, president of the FDNY-UFA Firefighters Association. "Together, all firefighters grieve the loss of our brother, Christopher, who dedicated his life to protecting the people of this city and our nation."

In 2014, Slutman received a medal for pulling an unconscious woman from a high-rise apartment fire in the Bronx.


This undated photo, provided by the Fire Department of New York, Tuesday April 9, 2019, shows Fire Department of New York firefighter Christopher Slutman. Slutman, a 15-year member of the Fire Dept. of New York, was among three American service members killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Monday. (Fire Department of New York via AP)

Slutman and fellow firefighters "forced open the door to the fire apartment and were met with a high heat condition and dense, black smoke, from floor to ceiling," the department said when his medal was awarded. They crawled along the apartment floor, and Slutman found the woman in a bedroom. He and another firefighter "dragged the woman past the fire" to emergency medical workers.

Slutman saved the woman "at peril to himself," a battalion chief wrote in endorsing his honor.

Slutman was the fourth FDNY member to die while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003, the city said.


Afghan security forces gather at the site of Monday's suicide attack near the Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Three American service members and a U.S. contractor were killed when their convoy hit a roadside bomb on Monday near the main U.S. base in Afghanistan, the U.S. forces said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

He also is being remembered in Maryland, where he had served with the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department.

"Through this trying time, we will remember Chris for the father, husband, brother, son and friend that he was, the moral character he di

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