Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 recently celebrated the arrival of new Quint 512 with a special Push-In Ceremony, the district said in a Facebook post. The quint is the first in the district’s history.

A quint is a multi-functional fire apparatus that serves five key purposes — it carries a pump, water tank, hose, aerial ladder, and ground ladders. In other words, it combines the capabilities of both an engine and a ladder truck into one piece of equipment.

Quint 512 will enhance the fire district’s ability to protect lives and property across the community. Its versatility allows crews to respond more efficiently to a wide range of emergencies—from structure fires to rescues—strengthening public safety for everyone in Denton County ESD 1’s service area.

“Thank you to our community for joining us as we honored tradition, celebrated progress, and officially welcomed Quint 512 into service,” the fire district said.

Specifications

Chassis	Enforcer™
Body	Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder
Actual Overall Height	11′ 11″
Engine	PACCAR MX-13
Horsepower	510 hp
Front Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
Rear Suspension	Spring
Electrical System	Command Zone™
Foam System	Husky™ 3
Pump	Waterous Midship
Pump GPM	2000 gpm
Tank	Foam Water
Tank Size	500 gallons

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A new Striker® ARFF supports safety and operational readiness at one of Mexico’s busiest airports, reinforcing a decades-long partnership.

APPLETON, Wisconsin (November 20, 2025) – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced today Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) has placed an order for an Oshkosh Striker® 6×6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle will join the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and continue a trusted partnership which began more than two decades ago.

Guadalajara International Airport first acquired an Oshkosh ARFF in 2002 and today operates a robust fleet which includes a Striker 6×6 with a Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET), a Striker 4×4, a Striker 4×4 with a Snozzle HRET, and a Striker 6×6. The airport selected Oshkosh Airport Products again based on proven product reliability, advanced technology, and the strong local support provided by Oshkosh Airport Product’s dealer, ATEPSA (Autobuses Especializados S.A. de C.V.).

“Operational safety and uninterrupted service are essential for an airport connecting millions of passengers across Mexico and beyond,” said Robert Colon, Associate Manager International Sales at Oshkosh Airport Products. “The new Striker 6×6 ensures Guadalajara is prepared to respond to complex emergencies across its airport grounds and surrounding terrain. We are proud to continue supporting this airport with vehicles embodying reliability, performance, and innovation.”

Features of the Striker® 6×6 ARFF vehicle include:

• Scania DC16, 670 HP engine for power and reliability
• Hydraulic 10kW electric generator for powering mission-critical systems independent of external sources
• Oshkosh® Eco-EFP™ foam system for precise, environmentally responsible foam measurement and delivery
• Two preconnected handlines, regulated for versatile firefighting operations
• Low attack bumper turret (1,250 GPM) with Hydrochem Nozzle and roof turret (1,250 GPM) for high-performance firefighting
• Dual agent hose reel and air hose reel mounted inside compartment
• Electric cord reel for extended operational capabilities

Delivery of the Striker 6×6 is scheduled for December 2025, with on-site commissioning and operator training led by Oshkosh Airport Products’ International Field Service Representatives.

“ATEPSA has proudly represented Oshkosh in Mexico for over two decades, and we are thrilled to support Guadalajara International Airport with this new Striker ARFF,” said Eduardo Palacio Hasson, General Manager/President of ATEPSA. “Our close proximity to the airport and expanded service facilities in Guadalajara ensure we can deliver the immediate support and spare parts necessary to keep these vehicles mission ready.”

For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the new Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicle at Guadalajara International Airport, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker^® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and premium performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

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Apparatus Ideas Bob Vaccaro

About 35 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana, sits the city of Martinsville. The city itself has a population of 13,000 who inhabit 12 square miles.

The Martinsville Fire Department’s response area is mostly rural with farmland and a combination of some strip shopping centers and approximately 600 single-family homes with a major interstate running through it.

The fire department is a combination department with one station that offers an emergency medical services (EMS) squad, a rescue squad, a ladder truck, a brush truck, two engines, and several support vehicles. Six firefighters per shift work 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Twenty career cross-trained fire and EMS personnel and a combination of volunteers make up the operation of the department presently.

1 One of the Martinsville (IN) Fire Department’s rescue-engines built on an E-ONE Cyclone cab and chassis. [Photos courtesy of the Martinsville (IN) Fire Department.]

2 The rear of one of the rescue-engines, showing a complement of ladders and struts.

Eric Hoskins, a firefighter/emergency medical technician and chairman of the apparatus purchasing committee, states, “Our committee was in the design phase of ordering a new heavy rescue for the department back in 2019. Originally planned was the design of a large tandem-axle apparatus that would be large and have a great deal of compartment space for our tools and equipment plus have additional room for the future should we decide to expand our operations.” After talking to city council members about the budget and the cost factor, the committee found out there was more money than originally planned and was told it could purchase two vehicles. “Our community was expanding, and a new station was being built in 2026. Our committee decided to design and purchase two identical rescue-engines. The engines we designed would have identical bodies and would operate with the same tools and equipment, plus have the option of operating as an engine company as well.”

3 Shown are a saw, blower, oil dry, and portable generator

4 An extended front bumper with its complement of hose.

The committee decided to go with E-ONE for the apparatus purchase since the department had purchased an E-ONE quint in 2019 and was happy with the way the apparatus turned out. “E-ONE and its local dealer Fire Service Inc. were great to deal with in all aspects,” says Hoskins.

E-ONE Rescue-Engines E-ONE Cyclone cabs and chassis 3⁄16-inch extruded aluminum cab and bodies Cummins L9 450-hp engines Allision EVS 3000 automatic transmissions ABS brakes Jacobs compression engine brakes Side-mount 1,500-gpm single-stage eMAX pumps 500-gallon water tanks Ve Read more 0 0 Article rating: No rating FL Department Receives $715K in Federal Funding for New Ladder Truck Posted: Nov 20, 2025 FL Department Receives $715K in Federal Funding for New Ladder Truck The city of Inverness (FL) will receive $715,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Facilities Program, according to a press release. The funding was included in the appropriations bill signed into law last week. The funding request was sponsored and secured by Congressman Gus Bilirakis and will enable the city to acquire a new ladder truck for the Inverness Fire Department—equipment that is currently not part of the department’s fleet. Aerial fire apparatus are recommended by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) in communities that include multiple three-story structures or buildings with significant fire flow requirements. Inverness has several buildings of this type, underscoring the need for enhanced aerial response capabilities to better protect residents, businesses, and property. “This funding delivers a much-needed ladder truck that will protect lives, safeguard property, and strengthen pre-disaster preparedness,” said Congressman Bilirakis. “It will also support economic growth by lowering insurance rates for businesses and residents, ensuring our community remains safe and thriving.” The city will move forward with procurement processes to acquire the new apparatus and provide a 45% grant match to the USDA’s 55% funding. The ladder truck will expand emergency response capabilities and enhance public safety across the community. The post FL Department Receives $715K in Federal Funding for New Ladder Truck appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment. Read more 1 0 Article rating: No rating Cambria (CA) FD Secures $935K in Federal Funding for New Engine Posted: Nov 20, 2025 Cambria (CA) FD Secures $935K in Federal Funding for New Engine MONTERAY, California—U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced Nov 18, 2025, that he recently secured $935,000 in community project funding for the Cambria Community Services District Fire Department to purchase a new Type 1 engine, according to a press release. The purchase of a state-of-the-art engine is expected to improve the Cambria Fire Department’s ability to serve and protect the Cambria community, as well as offer aid to neighboring communities, including San Simeon. “The constant threat of wildfires that we face in California and across the Central Coast, including in Cambria, mandate that communities be prepared at all times of the year,” said Rep. Panetta. “This type of significant investment in a state-of-the-art fire truck provides not just the Cambria District Fire Department, but also our community with the best equipment to help keep our homes and region safe. I’m proud to ensure that the federal government is playing its part with this major investment so that our first responders can continue to effectively respond to emergencies, stay ahead of danger, and protect lives.” “On behalf of the Cambria Community Services District, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Congressman Jimmy Panetta for his steadfast support of the Cambria Fire Department’s Apparatus Replacement Project,” said Matthew McElhenie, General Manager of the Cambria Community Services District. “His successful efforts in securing $935,000 in federal Community Project Funding will directly enhance our community’s safety and resilience. This critical funding ensures our firefighters have the reliable, modern equipment they need to protect Cambria for years to come. We deeply appreciate Congressman Panetta’s continued commitment to our community.” The city of Cambria has been designated as a high fire hazard severity zone by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Office of the State Fire Marshal and has historically been threatened by wildfires. The Department currently owns two engines, purchased in 2017 and 2006. Both engines suffered mechanical issues simultaneously last year, taking them both offline, which threatened the department’s readiness and ability to respond to emergencies in the area. While the Department was able to borrow an engine from the Paso Robles City Fire Department during the time both engines were undergoing repairs, it became increasingly clear that the Cambria Fire Department needed a new fire engine to most effectively serve the city of Cambria and the surrounding region. Rep. Panetta meets regularly with first responders throughout our 19th Congressional District.  After hearing about the threats faced by the Cambria community, he requested, advocated for, and was able to secure this significant federal grant for the Cambria District Fire Department. This funding adds to the millions of dollars of funding Rep. Panetta has secured for emergency services across California’s 19th Congressional district, including $2.5 million for the design and construction of a fire and emergency services training facility in Paso Robles and $1.245 million for a new fire engine and equipment for the Templeton Fire Department. The funding secured for the Cambria Community Services District is part of a grant that Rep. Panetta advocated to be included in the most recent appropriations package. The funds will be delivered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program, which helps increase the competitiveness of rural communities in attracting and retaining businesses that provide employment and services for their residents. In the 116th Congress, Rep. 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