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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Honesdale (PA) FIre Department Receives Grant for Fire Equipment

The Wayne County Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the Honesdale Fire Department in support of their new training facility. The funds will be used to purchase a "smoke machine." The funding for the grant come from a joint Donor Advised Fund created by the Wayne County and Villaume Foundations.
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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Kansas City Fire Apparatus Catches on Fire as Crew Responds to Call

A Kansas City fire truck caught on fire Tuesday morning. Fire officials say they were heading to a call when smoke started to fill the cab. The driver pulled over in front of Ruskin High School, and the crew put out the fire.
Firefighters believe something electrical in the backseat area caused the fire.
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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

E-ONE Completes CBRN Incident Vehicle for Asia

E-ONE CBRN

E-ONE, Inc., a member of the REV Group, has recently completed a CBRN incident vehicle for delivery to China. The CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear) vehicle is designed for quick response teams in contamination incidents that involve chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear substances.

The vehicle is a 17-foot combo rescue built on a four-door European chassis. It is designed with a safe cabin to accommodate three people. The safe breathing room includes a positive pressure air filtration system that prevents contaminated air from getting into the cabin to safeguard occupants. "The vehicle is designed to meet China's CCC certification requirements. Our factory certified technician will conduct complete operator and maintenance training in China," said Sam Itani, E-ONE Vice President International and Government Sales.

The CBRN incident vehicle is equipped with multiple compartments to carry the necessary tools and equipment for detection and decontamination. These tools and equipment have been included in this recuse purchase with items such as NBC decontamination HazMat patient kit, gas and radiation detectors, and portable HazMat decontamination shower.

E-ONE CBRN

CBRN rescues are custom built on various chassis. An 18-foot combo rescue has also been designed on a 4x2 E-ONE chassis that includes a custom medical cab to meet CBRN incident response with the same safe cabin and positive pressure air filtration system. For further information on the E-ONE Rescue products, visit www.e-one.com

As a leading manufacturer of first responder vehicles, E-ONE engineers and manufactures mission-critical vehicles including aerial ladders and platforms, command and communication apparatus, custom and commercial pumpers/tankers, Water Master vacuum tankers, industrial trucks, and aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles.  The company sells its products world-wide and is headquartered in Ocala, Florida. E-ONE is an ISO 9001 registered and CCC certified manufacturer.

REV Group, Inc., is a $2+ billion manufacturer of industry-leading motor vehicle brands. Products include ambulances, fire trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses, yard trucks, street sweepers, luxury motorhomes and wheelchair accessible vehicles. REV owns 26 brands, employs more than 6,000 people in 16 different manufacturing facilities in the U.S., and produces more than 20,000 specialty vehicles annually. REV Group recently moved its corporate headquarters from Orlando, Florida, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information, about REV, visit revgroup.com.

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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Update: Officials ID Vancouver woman found dead in 'intentionally set' strip mall fire

Authorities have identified a woman whose body firefighters found while searching the rubble of a three-alarm Vancouver strip mall fire over the weekend. According to our news partners at The Columbian, the Clark County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed 47-year-old Amy Marie Hooser, of Vancouver, died of smoke inhalation and blunt force injuries to the head.
- PUB DATE: 1/17/2017 11:41:55 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Lamor Corporation Introduces Versatile Seahunter Multipurpose Connectable Plastic Workboat

Lamor Corp. Seahunter

Thanks to its durability and high quality, the Lamor Seahunter has gained international popularity and is used in many European countries for many commercial purposes. It is manufactured in Norway, Spain, and Finland.

The Lamor Seahunter can serve as a multiple use commercial platform or powered vessel. Each hull is designed to be connected together either at port, starboard or bow with simple lockable pins, or it can be used individually. It is ideal for working in marinas, swamps, and transporting passengers along shorelines and rivers.

The catamaran-shaped hull is manufactured in rotomolded thermo plastic (PE), which ensures durable and low maintenance surface. The hull can be equipped with up to a 50HP outboard engine. Additional options available include a steering console with hydraulic steering, electric start, trim/tilt, propeller protection guard, anti-skid material on all flooring, manual davit, tow bar, rear entry ladder, side ladder, cleats, railings, sun cover and trailer.

The Lamor Seahunter can carry up to seven passengers and is easily transported on trailers, in trucks, containers etc. The hulls can also be stored on top of each other.  Its hull weighs less than 1,000 pounds.

Dan Beyer, General Manager of Lamor USA Corporation said: ”I have successfully used the Seahunter in oil spill response operations and since my passion is fishing and hunting, I realized its value in transporting supplies, including 4 wheelers, and people to and from their sailboats in marinas, as well as a general work platform in secluded harbors, lakes, and bays.”

For additional information, go to www.lamor.com.  

 

 

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