The new 4×4 ARFF vehicle represents the first Oshkosh Airport Products apparatus in Grand Canyon West Airport’s fleet
APPLETON, WIS. (February 22, 2023) – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced Grand Canyon West Airport, located northwest of Peach Springs in Mohave County, Arizona, has taken delivery of its first Oshkosh® Airport Products Striker® 4×4 ARFF vehicle. The vehicle will support emergency operations at the airport, which is owned and operated by the Hualapai tribe and situated on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
“We evaluated three different ARFF apparatus, and the Striker offered the features we liked best, with a strong reputation for quality and longevity,” said Rick Carlson, CEP ARFF airport operations manager with the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation. “The ease of access to the engine compartment for maintenance is also a key attribute which will allow our team to competently maintain the proper service protocols to ensure the vehicle remains a valuable resource for many years to come.”
Features of Grand Canyon West Airport’s Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicle:
• Scania V8 670 hp Tier 4F engine
• Water capacity: 1,500 gallons (5,678 liters)
• Foam capacity: 220 gallons (757 liters)
• Dry chemical capacity: 550 pounds (250 kg)
• Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension
• Acceleration of 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh) in under 25 seconds
• Hydrochem roof turret: 375/750 gpm
• Bumper turret: 375/750 gpm
• Dual agent hose reel
• Oshkosh Eco-EFP foam testing system
• On board generator
Carlson added, “I’ve been in the fire service for over 20 years and understand many ARFF vehicles are very different from one another. When you sit in the pilot seat of the Striker 4×4, the cab functionality and operator experience are exceptional. I can confidently say the vehicle is very easy to operate. Our crew also appreciates the Eco EFP foam system so we can facilitate all of our necessary testing without deploying foam on the ground.” Located on the west rim of the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon West Airport covers 350 acres of land on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and is 60 miles northwest of Peach Springs, Arizona.
With approximately 150,000 commercial passenger boardings annually, a common destination for travelers is Las Vegas – located 120 miles northwest. “We’ve appreciated having the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Grand Canyon West Airport ARFF operations team to analyze their unique needs and help select the most advanced emergency apparatus to best support each critical mission they may encounter,” said Jack Bermingham, Business Unit Director for Oshkosh Airport Products. “Our team looks forward to continuing to build our relationship and providing dedicated training and service support in the years ahead.” To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and Grand Canyon West Airport’s new Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicle, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Oshkosh Airport Products
Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (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 superior performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
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The Marysville Fire Department named Ned Vander Pol as its newest fire chief on February 15 breaking with the over six-decade tradition of promoting candidates from within its ranks of a talented brigade. Vander Pol was sworn in at the Fire Board meeting.
Ned Vander Pol served previously as chief of the city of Vista (Calif.
- PUB DATE: 2/22/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lynwood Times
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PHOTOS: The Spokane Valley Police and Fire Departments will be getting almost 300 stuffed animals for local children.
The Spokane Valley Kiwanis Club will present the stuffed animals. They raised over $4,000 to buy their toys as part of their December community service project.
The stuffed animals will be split between SVFD and SVPD and place in emergency vehicles that respond to emergencies.
- PUB DATE: 2/22/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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A new East Jefferson Fire Rescue mobile health response program that began Jan. 17 already has made a positive impact by connecting Jefferson County residents with the medical, behavioral and social services they needed.
EJFR commissioners at their meeting on last Wednesday, Feb. 15, learned more about the CARES (Community Assistance, Referral and Education Services) program from Jeff Woods and Leeann Peterson, who have contacted 79 people across the fire district to offer them the kind of assistance that emergency first responders often do not have the time or expertise to provide.
- PUB DATE: 2/22/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Peninsula Daily News - Metered Site
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General Contractor’s Expertise in Public Safety and Education Facilities Converge with Campus Project
Escondido, CA, February 21, 2023 – On January 20, 2023, Erickson-Hall Construction Co. joined more than 150 members of Crafton Hills College leadership, elected officials, fire chiefs, and other stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Public Safety Training Center at Crafton Hills College. The new specialized fire training structure is located at 1171 San Canyon Road in Yucaipa, CA, about 15 miles east of San Bernardino. The development was made possible by Measure CC, a bond approved by voters in 2018 to fund upgrades in the San Bernardino Community College District. The new state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Center leverages Erickson-Hall’s experience building numerous fire stations and educational facilities throughout Southern California.
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As one of the premier public safety academies in the nation, the highly-regarded Public Safety Program at Crafton Hills College has been preparing students for employment with fire departments and emergency medical response teams since 1982. The new facilities were designed specifically to accommodate the fire academy requirements for cadets seeking their certification as fire fighters, and will train students in conditions that replicate real-life emergency situations. The new Public Safety Training Center is expected to be complete in December 2023. This facility completes the advanced Public Safety and Allied Health Facilities constructed in 2015 on the campus.
Mat Gates, CCM, LEED AP, President of Erickson-Hall, states, “We’re thrilled to join our design-build partner, WLC Architects, to enhance Crafton Hills’ top-tier Public Safety Program. It’s very rewarding to use our expertise to help our future first responders pursue their passion—a career of service.”
About Erickson-Hall Construction Co.
Erickson-Hall is a recognized industry leader and has completed over $2 billion in successful construction projects, of which $1.5 billion has been for K-12 and higher education developments. The employee-owned company has been serving the Southern California markets of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, South LA, and Riverside Counties since 1998. Services include preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, design assist-build, lease-leaseback and program management for educational, fire, essential services, civic, parks, recreation, faith-based, office and healthcare facilities. The company has an award-winning portfolio of completed projects and has received numerous awards for safety. For more information, visit www.ericksonhall.com and find us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/erickson-hall-construction-company.
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