Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Services in British Columbia, Canada has added a new engine to its fleet, according to a report published by the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News.

The newspaper reported the new apparatus is expected to last 30 years and will serve as Engine 1, responding to all fire incidents, crashes and medical emergencies.

It  has seating for seven firefighters and is equipped with LED emergency lights, as well as HAAS Alert Response to Vehicle system, the newspaper reported, adding that it joins a fleet that includes two engines, a quint ladder truck, a rescue truck and a number of utility vehicles and trailers.

Currently, the Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Services’ fleet includes two Engines i.e. pumper trucks, a Quint i.e. a ladder truck, a rescue truck, and a number of utility vehicles and trailers. The old truck will still be retained for training purposes thereby saving on the wear and tear of the in-service fleet.

Officials in Mexico (MO) are planning to purchase a $1.2 million aerial in future and have decided to put the expense in the 2021-2022 general fund as one of 26 capital projects, according to a report published by The Mexico Ledger.

The newspaper reported that the expense will be covered by money from the American Rescue Plan Grant program.

Other expenses for the fire department include a thermal imaging camera and mobile data terminals for $43,000 the paper reported.

Oshkosh Fire & Emergency Segment is displaying the new Oshkosh® Striker® ARFF vehicle at China Fire 2021.

APPLETON, Wis. (October 11, 2021) – Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) Fire & Emergency segment is displaying the new Oshkosh® Striker® ARFF vehicle at China Fire 2021. The new vehicle will be displayed at Oshkosh’s China Fire booth, located at site E1-04. In addition to the new Striker ARFF, the booth will feature the latest fire and emergency vehicles and technology.

“Even amidst the global pandemic, China’s strong economic growth has resulted in a heightened need for advanced fire protection and resources, particularly in provinces with considerable urbanization growth,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “Oshkosh’s fire and emergency segment remains committed to focusing on the needs of global markets and developing fire apparatus innovations that align with the unique needs of communities and airports of all sizes.”

In 2019, 60-percent of the world’s “super-tall” buildings were under construction in China, and currently, the country ranks number one for the most skyscrapers over 150 meters. The same year, the Pierce® Ultra Highrise Pumper (UHRP) was introduced to support China’s development of buildings reaching extraordinary heights. China is also one of the largest aviation markets globally. At China Fire 2021, the next generation Striker ARFF vehicle will be unveiled on October 12 at 12:00 pm at Oshkosh’s China Fire booth. All attendees are invited to take part in the fire apparatus introduction and educational session.

Features of the new Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle include:

• An optimized cockpit featuring modular cab design and ergonomic control placement
• Spacious cab seating, increased visibility, diagnostic support, and Oshkosh C.A.R.E.™ clean cab options
• Unparalleled performance and safety, including Oshkosh TAK-4^® all-wheel independent suspension, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and side curtain airbags
• Innovative Fire Suppression including Oshkosh power divider allowing for pump and roll in any condition, Snozzle^®  HRET, Oshkosh K-Factor system, and  ECO EFP™ system for easy measurement of foam percentages from every discharge on the vehicle, without discharging foam

“The new Striker ARFF vehicle supports airports of all sizes with its newly optimized features and our trusted network of sales and service partners ready to provide support in locations around the globe, including China,” said Salim Hawi, vice president of international sales for Oshkosh Corporation. “We are confident the future of the aviation industry is bright and will continue to grow as the world becomes more connected in the years ahead. ARFF will continue to be essential in the protection of the traveling public, as airports remain the gateway for communities’ economic access and leisure travel.”

Oshkosh’s China Fire booth will also provide educational kiosks featuring other fire apparatus innovations including the Volterra™ Platform of Electric Vehicles. 

Pierce® VolterraTM Electric Pumper

Introduced in June 2021, the Pierce Volterra zero-emissions electric pumper is the first electric fire truck in service in North America. The fire truck offers the environmental benefits fire departments request without compromising the leading-edge operational performance, functionality, and safety attributes customers expect from Pierce fire apparatus.

Striker Volterra Performance Hybrid ARFF Vehicle

The Striker Volte

According to a report from The Tifton Gazette, Tift County (GA) Commission is considering purchasing 50 single-band Unication G4 P25 pagers to significantly improve dispatch and response time for the Tift County Fire/Rescue (TCFR) department.

Fire/Rescue Chief Joey Fowler proposed the new items for use by county firefighters to the Board of Commissioners. The total cost for the pagers would be $30,250, with an additional $1,000 to program the pagers.

The TCFR currently uses an analog VHF radio with an 800-MegaHertz (mHZ) radio system for dispatch for use by paid personnel, and the analog VHF is meant for volunteer firefighters.

Fowler said implementing the pagers would allow all TCFR personnel to be alerted to emergencies and dispatched on a unified radio system, greatly increasing response and dispatch times.

He told County Commission that the pagers have already been tested and the purchase would come out of the county’s contingency fund, meaning it would not have to be budgeted. 

Commissioners agreed to further discuss the purchase.