One firefighter was rushed to the hospital and two Denton fire engines are damaged after getting hit by a semi, reports KRLD News 1080.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The Denton Fire Department narrowly missed having 5 severely injured or killed members by mere seconds. The tractor trailer you see come into camera view had just struck 2 different blocker apparatus and then slid over the exact spot where our personnel had just completed extinguishing a small fire. One Fire Department member was transported for observation and the driver of the tractor trailer had to be extricated and was transported in serious condition.”

The Mountain Home Fire Department has welcomed a 2015 Sutphen ladder truck at a price of $799,000, reports KTLO.com.

The truck had previously been in service at a Schenectady (NY) fire department. The truck will replace a 1984 Grumman AerialCat ladder truck that has been in service with the city since 1987.

The Sutphen has a 100-foot platform ladder capable of lifting 1,000 pounds. It seats six in its cab and has a 2,000-gallon pumping capacity.

Replacement parts for the AerialCat were nearly impossible to source as Grumman Emergency Products, a subsidiary of aircraft manufacturer Grumman Aerospace Corporation, closed its doors in 1992. The AerialCat was sold to Scrap Daddies Metals in the spring and turned over to the recycler.

OCALA, FL – August 4, 2021 – REV Group^®, a leading provider of best-in-class specialty vehicles, including fire apparatus brands such as E-ONE^®, KME^®, Ferrara^™, Spartan Emergency Response^®, Smeal^™, and Ladder Tower^™, will display more than 30 fire apparatus and the latest in technological advancements at the REV Fire World of Innovation and Protection booth during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from August 5 – 7, 2021.

In keeping with REV Fire Group’s FDIC theme of “Relentless Innovation & Continuous Protection,” a dedicated exhibit will showcase the latest technological advancements for the fire service. This will include:

• ^™ Multi-Stance^™ System: Through augmented reality, attendees can experience firsthand this patented new Smeal ladder and outrigger control system that offers 360-degree, no dead-zone functionality on aerials that can be adapted to the scene while maintaining full reach. The Smart Reach control console provides real-time data, and its electric and hydraulic aerial controls offer the ultimate in smooth operation. It also offers Advance Rung Lighting, a series of RGB LED light strips that can have customized patterns running the length of the ladder.

• ^™: This integrated pressure governor system for fire apparatus allows control of both water flow and foam from one location. It features a one-button pump shift for ease of operation, automatic pump protection and a camera display of the officer’s side, offering firefighters total control at any fire scene.

• ^™: This idle reduction system specifically designed for fire apparatus shuts off the main engine during EMS and rescue calls, eliminating loud diesel engine noise and exhaust while maintaining power for lighting, air conditioning and more. This reduces operating costs, protects the environment, and improves driver safety and comfort.

•  Designed with advanced Photohydroionization^® (PHI Cell) and UV technology, these units kill 99 percent of pathogens, including the virus which causes COVID-19, in the air and on surfaces delivering better air quality and a safer cab environment for your crew.

Representatives of each of the fire brands will also be on hand to discuss the unique features of each of the fire apparatus that will be on display during the conference. Approximately 33 vehicles in various configurations will be showcased including 15 aerials – among them, three tractor drawn aerials.

“We have an exciting lineup of apparatus and the latest in technology to share with FDIC attendees this year,” said Kent Tyler, President of REV Fire Group. “Our theme of ‘Relentless Innovation & Continuous Protection’ speaks well to what our brands provide in serving fire departments and their local communities. We look forward to sharing this with everyone at FDIC!” 

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About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group^® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. Our companies 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 trans

OCALA, FL – August 4, 2021 -E-ONE^®, a subsidiary of REV Group^® and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display a wide assortment of vehicles and feature the latest technology at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from August 5 – 7, 2021.

E-ONE will have a cross section of their finest apparatus – including several aerials – that showcase ‘Strength Through Excellence.’ The trucks on display will include:

• HP 95 Mid-Mount Platform: Designed for departments that have travel height restrictions or prefer to have the turntable directly behind the cab, this platform has only one set of extending stabilizers and auto levelling, making it quick and easy to set up in tight locations. The chassis also features G4^® Electronic Stability Control with the OnGuard^® collision mitigation system.
• HP 100 Platform: E-ONE will be showcasing two of these aerials that incorporate a high strength integral torque box chassis that provides a rock-solid foundation. These aerials have crisscross under-slung outriggers with only 15’6” spread and include a new short-jack system that also provides even greater leveling capability.
• Metro HR-100 Aerial: This single axle “truck company” model, available in multiple configurations, is compact and maneuverable for tight streets, featuring crisscross under-slung outriggers with only 11’ spread – requiring very little space to deploy. The model on display at FDIC features the ToughTruss™ ladder design with a 500-lb tip load (wet or dry) and a pinnable monitor at the tip.
• HP 75 Aerial: With the combination of generous compartmentation, ground ladder storage, SideStacker^™ hosebed, 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon tank, plus the extruded aluminum ladder that exceeds NFPA’s 1901 requirements, the HP 75 is a high performance and versatile aerial that provides tremendous value.

In addition to the display of apparatus inside the Indiana Convention Center, E-ONE will have one of their HP 100 platforms outside to allow firefighters to experience this aerial for themselves.

E-ONE will also have several custom pumpers on display including:

• Cyclone^™ Custom Pumper: This unit features an extended length 100” wide cab and 4” front / 12” rear raised roof providing expansive room for the crew. The extruded aluminum body features full depth compartments on each side and a power actuated hosebed cover.
• Typhoon^™ Custom Pumper: Built for the demands of a large city department, this short wheelbase unit has a low hosebed, and crosslays.  The cab features lowered cab steps and is equipped with the ECO IDLE-TEC idle mitigation system.
• Typhoon^™ Custom Pumper with Stainless Steel Body: This engine features a low hosebed with a center enclosed ladder tunnel below for easy access.
• VM8 Custom Pumper with the new FC-94 chassis: Value priced custom pumper with a 1500 GPM pump, 1,000 gallon tank, full height compartments each side and enclosed ladder tunnel.

E-ONE will also be part of REV Fire Group’s World of Innovation and Protection, featuring the latest technological advancements for the fire service, including:

• Smart Flo^™ new integrated pressure governor system that allows control of both water discharge pressure and foam from one location.
• ECO IDLE-TEC^™ idle reduction system specifically designed for fire apparatus that serves to reduce operating costs, protect the environment, and improve driver safet