Spokane firefighters have asked City Council to create an exception that would allow them to use drones in the event of an emergency. If city leaders approve the vote, fire administrators said the drones will respond mostly to hazmat calls, where firefighters come into contact with dangerous chemicals.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2016 7:50:18 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2

Pierce Manufacturing announced an order for 15 Pierce fire and emergency apparatus from Clackamas Fire District #1 in Oregon. The purchase includes six Pierce® Dash® CF custom pumpers, two Pierce Arrow XT™ aerial tillers, three Pierce tankers, two Pierce Type 3 wildland apparatus, one Pierce Arrow XT heavy-duty rescue, and one Pierce air-light heavy-duty rescue.

APPLETON, W—Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has announced an order for 15 Pierce fire and emergency apparatus from the Clackamas County (OR) Fire District #1. The purchase includes six Pierce® Dash® CF custom pumpers, two Pierce Arrow XT™ aerial tillers, three Pierce 3,000-gallon tankers, two Pierce Type 3 wildland apparatus, one Pierce Arrow XT heavy-duty rescue, and one Pierce air-light heavy-duty rescue. Once the new vehicles are delivered, Clackamas will have a 100 percent front-line Pierce fleet, and the six new Dash CF pumpers will join two others already in service with the department.

“Pierce builds fire and emergency apparatus of all types and capabilities to help our customers achieve the highest level of performance, and then we back them up with unmatched service and support,” says Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of the Fire & Emergency segment and Pierce Manufacturing. “It’s especially gratifying to see this very busy and highly regarded department become a 100 percent front line Pierce fleet, centered around the game-changing Dash CF apparatus.”

“Having these new apparatus join our department is very good for both our community and our firefighters,” says Ryan Hari, deputy chief at Clackamas County. “They will enhance our response capabilities and are real morale boosters—demonstrating to our employees that the community is investing not only in them but in the equipment they use to do their jobs.”

The six Pierce Dash CF pumpers each feature a Detroit DD13 470-hp engine, TAK-4® independent front suspension, and the PUC pump configuration. “We’ll soon have eight frontline Dash CF PUC pumpers,” says Hari. “The outward visibility is unlike any other apparatus, and, being lower to the ground, the Dash CF offers excellent ergonomics and easy access. Pierce has done quite a bit to make these vehicles user-friendly and safer for firefighters.” 

The two Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot aerial tillers are designed to navigate the many narrow roads in the district’s older communities as well as the roundabouts and cul-de-sacs found in many of the newer communities. These apparatus each feature TAK-4 independent suspension, Command Zone advanced electronics, a 300-gallon water tank, a full complement of ground ladders, and blue LED lighting along the entire length of the aerial device.

Other vehicles on order include a Pierce Arrow XT heavy-duty rescue with a Detroit DD13 525-hp engine, TAK-4 independent front suspension and TAK-4 T3 independent suspension on the tandem rear axles for enhanced maneuverability and greater ride comfort. A second heavy-duty rescue vehicle is a Pier

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—E-ONE showcased its latest Advanced Aerial Control System (AACS) at FDIC International 2016. Featured on a CR 100 Cyclone II aerial truck, the AACS will be available on all E-ONE aerial and platform products in basic and deluxe versions.

E-ONE’s AACS features electric/hydraulic controls for smooth operation, including control from the aerial’s tip, and pump panel. Meanwhile, E-ONE’s Deluxe AACS features a full-color aerial information system display, a wireless aerial and outrigger controls, body protection and cradle assist, as well as a feature that allows the operator to select from one of three ramp settings (¼, ½ and ¾ seconds), plus many other upgrades.

For more information, visit www.e-one.com.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Spartan Emergency Response, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc., launched its 180 Truck Program at FDIC International 2016, the latest innovation from the company’s Fire Industry Knowledge Center, cutting the typical delivery lead time in half.

Market intelligence verifies there is increasing demand for rapid delivery of new fire apparatus. While this need exists across many markets, it is most pronounced in urban and suburban areas experiencing high population growth and in markets where municipalities have aging fleets. Spartan is applying process innovation to abbreviate delivery times, enabling departments to focus on what they do best.

“Innovation takes many forms up and down the value chain. We’re pushing the envelope in areas beyond product development, including our speed to market. At FDIC 2016 we are showcasing Spartan’s 180 Truck Program which enables an unprecedented order-to-delivery cycle times as short as 180 days,” says John Slawson, Division President, Spartan Emergency Response. “Helping ensure fire departments can remain laser-focused on rescues is mission critical to Spartan.”

Combining decades of fire industry knowledge with the significant manufacturing and engineering talent the company added over the last year, the 180 Truck Program represents a new way of manufacturing custom fire trucks. By getting a head start on full-featured custom production, Spartan can complete a fully-engineered, built-to-order apparatus in six months without compromising quality. The company will initially offer more than a dozen pumper and aerial models under the program.

For more information, visit www.spartanmotors.com.

 

When Randy Miller was moving into his new home more than 13 years ago, one must-have for the house was a fire sprinkler system. “I know the value of what sprinklers provide,” said Miller, the deputy fire marshal at the Camas-Washougal Fire Department. “If I have a choice, I won’t live in a house without them.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2016 6:24:48 AM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian