The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into a Snohomish County lake has died, according to a family friend. The pilot and his passenger were rescued after the chopper lost altitude soon after taking off Tuesday afternoon and plunged into King Lake, about five miles southwest of Arlington. The passenger was swimming toward a log after the crash and was pulled from the water by a local resident with a boat.
- PUB DATE: 10/24/2017 2:46:12 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Westerlo, NY – October 24, 2017 – Hannay Reels, a manufacturer of durable hose and cable reels for both OEM and aftermarket applications, has launched an all-new Web site: www.hannay.com. The Web site features a mobile responsive design with improved navigation ensuring customers are seamlessly provided product results when searching by either industry or application. 

In addition to those enhancements, Hannay Reels is further supporting customers through the entire buying process with:

• Reels 101 – An extensive guide to educate customers on the purpose of a hose or cable reel, types of reels and how to find the right reel for any unique specifications. 
• Reel Selector – An interactive tool designed to filter through thousands of hose or cable reels with advanced options to find the right series and model to fit any need.
• Custom Shop – Specializing in hose or cable reels that are extreme in size or require customized components not found on a standard production line, the custom shop introduces the customer to the Hannay Reels process and the custom reel solution.

“The new Hannay Reels Web site was designed with the customer in mind,” said Jennifer Wing, marketing manager at Hannay Reels. “We developed a user-friendly interface with improved site navigation, informative video content and interactive tools to ensure our customers were making the most informed decision when purchasing a reel.”

Beyond design and feature enhancements, customers can likewise expect in-depth product descriptions, spec and ordering support, installation guides and warranty information. 

To explore the new Web site and the extensive Hannay reel product offering, visit www.hannay.com.

Boise Mobile Equipment (BME), a fire apparatus manufacturer located in Boise, Idaho, is expanding its facilities and its product lines. Known best for being the industry leader in the wildland market, BME has just acquired two new warehouses: one 25,000 square feet, and one 50,000 square feet, to meet increasing demand and to produce innovative new firefighting vehicles.

Increasing Demand

The expansion came as BME locked in a $10 million contract with CAL FIRE for the production of over 30 wildland fire apparatus. Since then, several additional fire departments have “tagged on” to this contract. To further add to this increasing demand, BME recently won another contract with the USDA Forest Service, which is expected to reach roughly $11 million after final adjustments (a formal announcement on this will be released soon).

BME has also partnered up with Sutphen, an Ohio-based fire engine manufacturer, as part of Sutphen’s dealer program. The program will allow BME to sell and service Sutphen aerials and pumpers for fire departments in the Western US.

BME expects the extra 75,000 square feet of space within its two new facilities to help meet this increasing demand.  

New Firefighting Vehicles

The warehouses will also be used for the production of new firefighting vehicles: BME’s new lines of rescue boats and UTVs.

FRP Fire Rescue Patrol Boats

BME’s rescue boats feature twin 2,000 GPH automatic bilge pumps, dual Simrad display, a FLIR Infrared CameraGPS, Twin Akron 3462 Front Monitors, a Darley HE 64RS “Hercules” Portable Pump, and much more.

First Strike UTVs  

BME’s UTVs are built by Mahindra Rise with a 1,000 CC Diesel Kohler Engine, and custom installed parts including a 3 Stage Waterax Striker 3 Pump – 73 GPM @ 150 psi, 56 GPM @ 200 psi, 33 GPM @ 250 psi, a 100’ Cox hose and reel, and much more.

Contact BME

Boise Mobile Equipment is a top-quality fire apparatus manufacturer dedicated to providing customers with individualized design options, exceptional craftsmanship, and rugged durability. For more information on BME’s recent expansions, call us at (800) 445-8342 or visit bmefire.com. 

Orleans, VT—KIMTEK Corp, makers of MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® Transport skid units for off-road rescue and wildland firefighting, announce the full compatibility of their top-selling line of UTV-based skid units with Can-Am Defender and Can-Am Defender Max (crew) side-by-side UTVs. The Defender's rugged cargo bed with 1,000-pound capacity and overall strong suspension and frame make it an suitable choice for first responders throughout public safety and service sectors in the United States, Canada, and well beyond.

As a key brand within the BRP family of companies, Can-Am's line of Defender UTVs has been meticulously developed alongside Ski-Doo snowmobiles, Sea-Doo Jet Skis, Evinrude Outboard Motors, and Spyder Motorcycles. This long heritage in off-road quality means public safety professionals have a confident choice with Can-Am Defender UTVs outfitted with KIMTEK's fully compatible, slip-on MEDLITE or FIRELITE Transport Skid Units. 

KIMTEK Corporation is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV-specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK's FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE medical skid units are now in service in all fifty US states, seven Canadian provinces and one territory, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities and in several countries worldwide. KIMTEK Transport skid units are made in the USA. Founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences, KIMTEK Corporation manufactures and markets a full line of FIRELITE and MEDLITE Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks.

For more information, visit www.kimtekresearch.com.