Mt. Vernon, MO – Reyco Granning releases a new 22K variant for their ResponseMaster^® to complement the existing 20,000 lb. GAWR and 24,000 lb. GAWR versions. The ResponseMaster^® IFS is purpose-designed for custom fire and rescue vehicles; it combines refined ride and rugged design. The system increases safety and reduces response time for the fire fighter via. world-class maneuverability and handling.

The ResponseMaster^® family of suspensions are ideal for extreme-duty fire and rescue.

Are you seriously going to specify a solid axle and leaf spring solution when lives are on the line?  That solution was invented circa 1750 AD and is more suitable for a garbage packer or dump truck than it is for a high performance fire apparatus.

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Reyco Granning, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, MO, designs and manufactures air ride, steel spring, and auxiliary suspension systems used by truck, trailer and specialty vehicle OEMs, including Fire & Rescue, RV and Bus markets. Reyco Granning is a suspension manufacturer with nearly 90 years of proven product quality, durability, and reliability. Visit us at www.reycogranning.com

A collision while responding to another motor vehicle totaled the Crab Orchard (KY) Fire Department’s rescue truck, according to an article published by The Interior Journal newspaper.

According to the newspaper report, Rescue 1, being driven by Fire Chief Larry Owsley, collided with another vehicle while responding to another collision and were overtaking a vehicle when it allegedly turned in front of the responding apparatus. There were minor injuries to the two occupants of the rescue truck as well as the driver of the other vehicle, the newspaper reported. All patients were checked and treated and released from a local hospital.

The fire chief told the newspaper he believes the truck, which is a 1997 model year with 12,000 miles, is totaled because it has a bent frame and other damage. The department is awaiting a report from the Kentucky state police and a determination from the insurance company.

The newspaper reported Crab Orchard will likely rely on help from neighbors until a replacement can be purchased.

The Hutchinson (KS) Fire Department responded to a fire at 929 West 2nd Ave. after the homeowner burned a mattress and ragweed in an attempt to destroy a wasp nest. The makeshift pest-repellent ignited the home, and fire crews showed up to extinguish it at 10:47 p.m. Sunday.

First-arriving crews reported heavy fire and smoke showing from the single-story home’s rear, with the lone occupant removed at the time.

Crews noted they had a difficult time entering the home due to hoarder-like conditions; they described the abode as uninhabitable.

No firefighters were injured during the incident, and investigators interviewed the homeowner and determined the cause of the fire.

The Hutchinson Fire Department was assisted by the Reno County 911 Dispatch Center, Hutchinson Police Department, Reno County EMS, Kansas Gas, and Evergy.

The Macomb Township (MI) Board of Trustees approved purchasing a total of $60,000 worth of new apparatus, reports macombdaily.com.

Macomb Township fire officials had two requests before the board—to purchase six thermal imaging cameras and to purchase extrication equipment.

The Macomb Township Fire Department’s current thermal imaging cameras were purchased in 2010, with parts no longer available; two of the six current cameras are out of commission for good. The bid for the cameras went to Phoenix Safety Outfitters at a total cost of $30,097.68, which was included in the fiscal year 2021 – 2022 budget.

The extrication equipment, aka Jaws of Life, will run the department $30,000 and will be for a new mini-pumper that is now on order. The battery-powered equipment from Apollo Fire Equipment Company includes the cutter, spreader, ram, and AC power supply adapter, and was included in the current budget, officials say.