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Posted: Aug 11, 2015

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Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc., StrongArm™ is a versatile, multipurpose tool that fills a critical need for fire, technical rescue, FEMA, and urban search and rescue (USAR) task forces. With a built-in Picatinny accessory rail and a four-position handle, StrongArm cuts, lifts, and spreads.

It replaces crowbars, halligan bars, wire cutters, axes, and more. More specifically, it can cut through 3⁄8-inch rebar, grade 43 chain, and 2x4 wood and is in protection class IP54. StrongArm is also suited for getting under collapsed roofs and breaching walls. The compact, portable design makes it easy to carry and allows it to fit into tight spaces, making it lightweight without compromising power or strength. www.jawsoflife.com, 800-537-2659

Code 3®, Inc., LED Scene Lights provide scene lighting with far less amperage than halogen lights at a cost-effective price. These scene lights provide focused perimeter lighting without the need for angled bezels, with light that angles down from eight to 32 degrees from a horizontal position.

The LED Scene Lights are "instant-on"-no warm-up time required. The LED Scene Lights come in three sizes, 3 x 7, 4 x 6, and 7 x 9 inches, all with a chrome bezel, and are surface-mounted with white LEDs using industry-standard mounting and dimensions. The scene lights feature a five-year warranty on the LED modules and are rated for use in NFPA 1901 or GSA K-Spec compliant packages. The LED Scene Lights are 12 to 24 volts. www.code3esg.com, 314-426-2700

Zico QUIC-MOUNT Premixed Can & Bar Holder, Model QM-PMH-CB, secures both a cylindrical can up to 32 ounces (33⁄8 inches in diameter) and a standard quart container, allowing users to safely store premix fuel and bar/chain oil together.

Made with heavy-duty steel and aluminum, the holder is powder coated yellow for durability and can protection. The bracket lowers the risk of rolling, denting, leaking, and puncturing inside the compartment and keeps supplies secured and easy to locate. The bracket mounts to nearly any flat surface. Hang it from the compartment wall to save space on the shelf below. www.ziamatic.com, 800-711-FIRE

Holmatro 5000 series cutters offer weight reduction and improved ergonomics while maintaining an optimal cutting performance on modern cars. Much lighter than the previous generation, the 5000 series cutters significantly reduce the physical burden on the operator.

This burden is even further reduced by one model, the Inclined Cutter. Designed for more ergonomic cutting high and low on the car, the CU 5050 i cutter, with its inclined jaw, eliminates the need to lift the tool high up for a roof cut or to bend over deeply to cut the rocker panel. Both models are also available with Greenline battery technology for increased freedom of movement. www.holmatro.com, 410-768-9662

Oshkosh® Striker® Simulator is engineered to depict a nearly endless array of training scenarios for aircraft rescue and firefighting organizations. The system incorporates video footage and i

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Posted: Aug 11, 2015

Recent Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

Arkansas

E-ONE-Ashdown Fire Department, pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 380-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 Class A foam system. Sold by Chip Crooms, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in February 2016.

Ferrara-Cabot Fire Department, rescue-pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank. Sold by Jim Stover, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA. Delivery in December.

Illinois

Ferrara-West Chicago Fire Department, rescue-pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Sold by Bill Neuner, AEC Fire & Safety, Springfield, IL. Delivery in February 2016.

Alexis-El Paso Fire Protection District, top-mount pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,250-gpm pump; Pro Poly 500-gallon polypropylene tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Waterous Advantus 6 single-agent foam system; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by Stan Froelich, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in May 2016.

Alexis-Timber Hollis Fire Protection District, Glasford, rescue/utility unit. Ford F-450 four-door cab and chassis; Ford Power Stroke 6.7-liter 362-hp diesel engine; 10-foot walk-around rescue body. Sold by Greg Landon, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in February 2016.

Alexis-Stewardson Fire and Ambulance District, tanker. Freightliner 108 SD cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 400-hp engine; Darley LDMX 1,250-gpm pump; APR 3,000-gallon polypropylene tank. Sold by Stan Froelich, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in February 2016.

Pierce-Westmont Fire Department, pumper. Impel cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in March 2016.

Indiana

Pierce-Indianapolis Fire Department, two 75-foot aerial ladders. Arrow XT cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; Harrison 8-kW generators; Whelen LED emergency lighting packages; Whelen Pioneer LED scene lighting. Sold by Garry Davis, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in April 2016.

Pierce-Indianapolis Fire Department, five pumpers. Saber FR cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 500-gallon tanks; Whelen LED warning light packages; Whelen Pioneer scene lights. Sold by Garry Davis, Global Emergency Products, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in February 2016.

Iowa

Danko-Cass Township/Portsmouth Fire Department, Portsmouth, dry side tanker. Freightliner M2 two-door cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; UPF Poly 2,000-gallon tank; Hale Sidekick 750-gpm PTO pump; manual folding tank carrier; Whelen LED emergency lighting package. Sold by Bruce Blum, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE. Delivery in April 2016.

Louisiana

E-ONE-DuPont Fire Department, LaPlace, pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,530-gallon combo water tank with 530-gallons water and 1,000-gallons class B foam; Hot Shot ll 150 foam system. Sold by Tommy Champagne, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in January 2016.

Mississippi

E-ONE-Goodman Fire Department, pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 300-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank. Sold by Alan Gho, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in January 2016.

E-ONE-Lauderdale County Fire Service, Meridian, Water Master tanker. International 7400 cab and chassis; Navistar N10 350-hp engine; 3,500-gallon tank; PM100 vacuum pump. Sold by Curtis Gho, Sunbelt Fire,

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Posted: Aug 11, 2015

Recent Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

ALABAMA

E-ONE-Eufaula Fire Department, pumper. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 400-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,030-gallon tank; Harrison 5.5-kW generator. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in November.

E-ONE-Trussville Fire & Rescue, pumper. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 530-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 Class A foam system; Will-Burt Night Scan Chief NS 11.8 light tower; Brigade 360 camera system. Sold by Dwight Calloway, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. Delivery in January 2016.

CALIFORNIA

DANKO-Butte County Fire Department, Oroville, three side-mount PTO elliptical tankers. Kenworth T800 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISX15 455-hp engine; UPF Poly 3,000-gallon tanks; Hale MBP Side Kick 750-gpm pumps; Zico hydraulic folding tank carriers; Whelen LED emergency lighting packages. Sold by David Knobbe, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE. Delivery in February 2016.

ROSENBAUER-Stockton Fire Department, TDA 100-foot aerial. Commander R600 cab and tractor; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engine; hot-dipped galvanized aerial ladder; Command Light KL415 Spectra light tower; Green Star 15-kW generator. Sold by Ken Howenstine, Burton's Fire Inc., Modesto, CA. Delivery in June 2016.

ROSENBAUER-Stockton Fire Department, three pumpers. Commander R608 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; UPF Poly 750-gallon tanks; two 30-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 3012 dual-agent foam systems with off-board pickup; Green Star 7.9-kW generators. Sold by Ken Howenstine, Burton's Fire Inc., Modesto, CA. Delivery in June 2016.

FLORIDA

E-ONE-Martin County Fire-Rescue, pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 3012 single-agent foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by Ron Wilson, Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, Ocala, FL. Delivery in December.

E-ONE-Martin County Fire-Rescue, 78-foot aerial ladder quint. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 470-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 3012 single-agent foam system; Harrison 6-kW generator; Whelen LED lower level lighting package. Sold by Ron Wilson. Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, Ocala, FL. Delivery in December.

ILLINOIS

E-ONE-Chicago Fire Department, three 100-foot rear-mount aerial platforms. Cyclone 2 cabs and chassis; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engines; E-ONE extruded aluminum bodies; 218-feet of ground ladder storage. Sold by Shawn Junker, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN. Delivery in January 2016.

PIERCE-Decatur Fire Department, pumper. Impel cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by Larry Graves, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in February 2016.

E-ONE-Elgin Fire Department, pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CMU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 530-gallon tank; E-ONE extruded aluminum body. Sold by Greg Hansen, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN. Delivery in November.

E-ONE-Elmhurst Fire Department, 95-foot rear-mount aerial quint. Cyclone 2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon tank; E-ONE extruded aluminum body. Sold by Andrew DiVerde, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN. Delivery in January 2016.

ALEXIS-Franklin Gr

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Apparatus Showcase

Delivery of the Month

Spartan ER-Edison Division of Fire, Edison Township, NJ, aerial platform. Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 550-hp engine; 100-foot steel aerial platform; Harrison 12-kW generator. Dealer: Ryan Bailey, Campbell Supply Company, South Brunswick, NJ. (Photo by John M. Malecky.)

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In the News

ROSENBAUER AMERICA's dealer, Aréo-Fire, was recently awarded a contract for 20 aerial apparatus by the Montréal (Québec, Canada) Fire Department. This contract will be for a period of five years at four aerials per year being delivered. The city based its choice on the results of an evaluation process where price, presentation, delivery capacity, and service after the sale were all considered at different levels. The apparatus will have the same general features, including a 100-foot aerial with water tower; will have no pumps; and will be mounted on a Rosenbauer Commander 4000 chassis. The fire department has used a variety of aerial apparatus for the past 10 years, including four Rosenbauer T-Rex articulating platforms.


HME's HXR™ (HME Extreme RAT) is the latest in rapid attack truck design offered by HME, Incorporated. It's 4x2 on-highway and 4x4 off-road capabilities allow for this adaptable and rugged fire truck to take command of a wide range of terrain and environments. Wide, low-profile, super-single tires and central tire inflation system provide optimal traction on soft ground, on sand, and over extreme obstacles.

HME's proprietary, modular mounting system isolates the water tank and tank frame from chassis stress and twist. The body mounting system keeps the stainless steel body independent of stresses transferred from the chassis and subframe. This engineering improves apparatus durability and life while optimizing truck stability and control in uneven and extreme terrain applications. Built on a custom HME SFO® (Short-Front-Overhang) chassis, HXR engineering excelled in lane-change testing with a filled water tank, keeping all four-tires planted on the road and in control at all times.


SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. and GIMAEX INTERNATIONAL stepped out together at Interschutz 2015 with the display of the Smeal CORE™ Multi-Mission Pumper with OMNI™ Control System. The pumper was shown alongside the full Gimaex fire apparatus product offering. The companies announced a teaming arrangement in April, and this is the first trade show where the companies have exhibited together.

The CORE Multi-Mission Pumper features a full-size, drive-shaft-driven midship pump but also eliminates the space taken up by a traditional pump panel. This provides the maneuverability of a short wheelbase and maximum storage space. The CORE pumper also features Smeal's OMNI Control System. With this technology, Smeal has packaged proven electrically controlled valves in a compact control module. Not only does the OMNI control system control the pump and valves, but it can also control the monitor, scene lights, truck-mounted cameras, generator, air horn, and water and foam levels.


TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION recently unveiled its new delivery initiative, what it calls the 3/3 Program. Designed to provide guaranteed shipping and delivery times, Tempest's 3/3 program promises that nearly all stocked items are shipped within three days of order placement, and built-to-order items are shipped within three weeks.

Tempest and the International Firefighter Cancer Foundation (IFCF) also recently worked together to raise awareness on the cancer risks within the fire service with the giveaway of a custom airbrushed Power Blower™ by Tempest. Battalion Chiefs Ted Henry and Damon Barkley, from Kansas City, Missouri, were the recipients of the custom PPV fan-Tempest's 18-i

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