• Airport firefighters can master the tactical use of Crash Fire Tenders (CFTs) in a convenient and risk-free environment 
• Offers numerous scenarios to prepare for real emergencies
• Operating controls offer realistic experience
• Facility is open to firefighters from other Airports, State Fire Departments, as well as Defense Forces

Bengaluru: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) — operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) -– has become the first Airport in South Asia to commission a Rosenbauer Tactical Simulator, further strengthening its firefighting capabilities. 

With this simulator, firefighters can train in a realistic environment, master the tactical use of Rosenbauer Panther trucks, as well as operate High Reach Extendable Turrets (HRET) for extreme aircraft fire emergencies. 

The state-of-the-art facility will be open for firefighters from other airports (in India and abroad), State Fire Departments, and Defense Forces. 

The simulator provides Incident Commanders, Crew Commanders, and Lead Firefighters an opportunity to gain experience in the tactical use of CFTs through turret control and application of firefighting agents, command and control, vehicle operation, and basic driving and positioning skills. The simulator has a cockpit that matches every detail of the Rosenbauer fire truck, providing a realistic experience in operation of CFTs, including all operating controls, from the steering wheel to turret control, projected through multiple 55″ HD screens.

Firefighters can be prepared for all kinds of aircraft related emergencies as multiple scenarios can be customised. Simulator training increases professional competency of firefighters as the scenarios are realistic and sessions can be replayed for effective evaluation.

To ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, including passengers and airlines, BIAL has added four advanced Rosenbauer CFTs to its fleet. Two Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 trucks and two Rosenbauer Panther 8×8 trucks, including two with HRETs were commissioned recently, taking the overall number of CFTs in its fleet to eight. BLR Airport is the only airport in India to commission these hi-tech trucks with HRETs.

“At BLR Airport, our top priority is to maintain the highest standards of safety and with the Rosenbauer CFTs, we are well-equipped to efficiently handle difficult fire emergencies. We believe in training our teams, equipping them with advanced tools and modern technology, providing them with hands-on experience and keeping them ready to contain any possible emergencies. The tactical simulator will support in strengthening our firefighting capabilities even further,” said Jayaraj Shanmugam, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL.

Lebanon (OH) Fire & EMS recently cut the ribbon on its new, $6.5 million state-of-the-art Station 41 on North Broadway Ave. Officials hope to have it operational by December 3.

The old facility, in use by the department since 1982, was half the size of the new 20,000-square-foot, four-bay digs. In addition, it was not up to date on many safety standards.

The current Station 41 was converted from a laundromat, reports daytondailynews.com, and also boasts three offices, bunk rooms, storage rooms, a kitchen, a training room, a laundry room, and a day room.

Station 41 was made possible after voters approved a 2018 levy.

“This project would not have been possible without the support of the Lebanon community. A huge thank you to all and stay tuned for a public open house early next year!” the department says on Facebook.

HOLDEN, LA – November 22, 2021 – Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group^® and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces it has received an order for its 7,000^th fire apparatus. The order was placed by the City of Salem, Massachusetts for the Salem Fire Department.

“For the last 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to utilizing the latest technological methods and heavy-duty materials to construct the strongest custom-engineered fire apparatus in the industry,” shared Bert McCutcheon, vice president and general manager, Ferrara. “I congratulate our experienced team on reaching this important milestone and look forward to many more in the years to come. Together, we’ll continue to build the strongest fire trucks in the industry that help our customers and the communities they serve.” 

This order is the third Ferrara pumper purchased by the City of Salem, Massachusetts in the last seven years. As one of the oldest cities in New England, the department needed a short, narrow city pumper to navigate streets that were historically used as cart paths.

“The combined experience of Ferrara and its dealer, Bulldog Fire Apparatus, have played an instrumental role in helping us design a custom pumper that meets the needs of our infrastructure,” said Alan Dionne, Chief of Department, Salem Fire Department. “We are thrilled to put this truck into service and look forward to the expanded capabilities it will add to our fleet.”

The order is for a Ferrara Igniter^® XD XMFD cab with an 8″ raised roof, and will feature:

• 450-hp Cummins^® L9 engine
• 1500 gallon per minute Hale^® QMAX pumper
• Short 29′ overall length
• Recessed handrails on cab
• Ladders on right side
• Aluminum hose bed cover
• 175″ wheelbase
• 500-gallon water tank
• F-Shield coated frame rails
• Frame rail style front bumper
• Ferrara heavy-duty cab construction
• Ferrara extruded aluminum heavy-duty body
• Ferrara point-to-point 12V DC electrical system
• Whelen^® warning lights

The Ferrara Igniter XD will be ideally suited for navigating the congested streets of Salem and serve the city’s continuing needs.

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About Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Ferrara™, a subsidiary of REV Group (NYSE: REVG), builds custom, heavy-duty fire apparatus for municipal and industrial fire departments. Located in Holden, Louisiana, Ferrara is focused on protecting firefighting personnel with a custom chassis line and extruded aluminum body that exceeds NFPA and industry safety requirements. For over 30 years, Ferrara has led performance standards by delivering custom-engineered fire trucks that provide maximum response capabilities.

About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group^® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group̵

Four Buffalo (NY) firefighters were injured after a fire truck rolled over on Fillmore Avenue on Friday afternoon, reports wgrz.com.

Crews were responding to a call with the apparatus’ lights and sirens activated when a driver attempted to make a turn, and the apparatus had to swerve before it fishtailed and tipped on its side, the report says.

Four Buffalo firefighters were injured after a fire truck rolled over on Fillmore Avenue, near Main Street, on Friday evening. https://t.co/usERixRE0e

— WGRZ (@WGRZ) November 19, 2021

Four firefighters were taken to Erie County Medical Center for treatment for various undisclosed injuries, and all were released.

Officials say the apparatus suffered extensive damage, but no charges have been filed yet.

It was the second apparatus accident in four days, as a school bus and fire truck collided on Tuesday morning, FA reported.