Hattiesburg city officials and first responders gathered at Fire Station #9 to celebrate the new station’s opening, reports WDAM 7.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Today was a good day to cut the hose on Fire Station #9! Fire Station #9 is located at the intersection of Hwy 49 North and Irby Road and will service North Hattiesburg. The station is approximately 10,000 square feet, accommodates two fire trucks (ladder and pumper) and a battalion chief truck. It sleeps eight with room for growth and expansion if needed.A lot of people made today possible, and we’re grateful to be equipped with a state-of-the-art facility to serve the citizens of Hattiesburg along this commercial corridor.”

Demolition of the City of Monroe’s old fire station has started, reports The Monroe News.

The demolition of the 53-year-old building is expected to be completed by June 30, despite a delay that occurred when the original firm hired to oversee the demolition was impacted by COVID-19.

The fire station’s poles and alarms have been preserved, along with various signs and other mementos, with the intent to eventually put as much as possible on display for visitors at the city’s new fire station.

Fire officials said they were sad to see the demolition due to the many memories of working in the fire station.

May 25, 2021 –  Orleans, VT – KIMTEK has added a large capacity model to its brush truck series skid unit lineup. The new Series FIRELITE® FDHP-303-300 skid unit is desired by departments needing larger water capacity, affordable brush truck units with industry leading Darley Davey Pumps.

To additionally meet departments’ specific needs, KIMTEK offers the new 300 gallon model in options that include a patient transport area which can hold a long board or stokes basket or accommodate other optional items that can be added such as storage boxes and supply line trays.

The KIMTEK’s FDHP-303-300 Series skid unit is equipped with an electric rewind Hannay 4000 Series reel, 300 gallon fully baffled to NFPA standards poly water tank and integrated 5 gallon foam cell.  Pump options include: Davey 6.5, 9, or 13-HP or Darley 1.5 AGE 13HX pump. The 300 gallon Series brush truck skid units also include 100’ of 3/4″ Booster hose or 50’ of 1’ Boostlite booster hose with nozzle and Scotty Through-the-Pump class A foam system. Also included Mercedes Draftlite Kit – Hydro-Wick Hand Primer installed on skid; 20’ of 1.5” suction hose; Foot Valve / Strainer.

Incorporating KIMTEK’s trademark sensible design, the new FIRELITE FDHP-303-300 Series Brush Truck Skid Unit is affordably priced yet produced with the same high-quality materials and workmanship that departments throughout the world expect from KIMTEK. The 300 Series unit incorporates all-aluminum diamond plate construction, aluminum tubing, stainless steel manifold with pressure gauge. All the NFPA fully baffled water tanks are on reinforced aluminum bases with spaces to accommodate a fork lift for easy installation in brush trucks.

About Kimtek Corporation
KIMTEK Corporation is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV-specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK’s FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE® medical skid units are now in service in all fifty U.S. states and across Canada, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities, and in several countries worldwide. KIMTEK Transport skid units are made in the USA. Founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences, KIMTEK Corporation manufactures and markets a full line of FIRELITE and MEDLITE Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. For more information, please contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit www.kimtekresearch.com or www.brushtruckskids.com.

BRANDON, SD – MAY 25, 2021 – Spartan Emergency Response^®, a subsidiary of REV Group^® and leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that the Getzville (NY) Fire Company has selected Spartan Emergency Response and its authorized dealer, Colden Enterprises, to provide the company with three Spartan Custom Pumpers.   

The three Spartan Custom Pumpers feature a 99” wide aluminum cab and stainless-steel body and are customized to meet the unique needs of their response area and provide a safe work environment for their crew. This customization includes a left rear compartment with a diagrammatic panel that combines ease of operation with added visibility and operational flexibility. 

Other key features of the Spartan Custom Pumpers include:

• Spartan Gladiator® MFD chassis
• 10” raised roof
• Cummins^® X12 500 HP engine
• Spartan Advanced Protection System^®
• Waterous CXS 1500 gpm pump in traditional midship position
• 750-gallon water tank
• 30-gallon integrated foam concentrate cell
• FoamPro^® 2002 foam system
• Low hose bed
• Whelen Dynamic Variable Intensity^™ lighting system
• Harrison 8.0 kw generator

As the largest and busiest district in the town of Amherst, the Getzville Fire Company serves a growing community which includes the University of Buffalo North Campus, two high schools, two middle schools, three elementary schools, student housing, multipurpose structures, numerous nursing homes and residential homes.

These three custom pumpers are replacing current units that are 15 years old. Getzville has been a Spartan customer since 1995. 

Getzville Fire Company chose Spartan due to the reliability of the apparatus and the successful maintenance and customer service provided by Colden. The ease and familiarity of the Spartan apparatus also allows for faster training on new equipment for the department.

“The employees at Spartan ER are honored to have the opportunity to build these pumpers,” said Chris Wade, Director of Sales for Spartan Emergency Response. “Getzville Fire Company has been a customer of ours since 1995, and we look forward to continuing to provide protection to the citizens and businesses of Amherst, NY.”

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About Spartan Emergency Response

Spartan Emergency Response, a North American leader in the emergency response market and part of the REV Group, includes brands Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Chassis Fire^®, Smeal^®, and Ladder Tower^®. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group (REVG) is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. We serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. We 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). Our diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of our brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG.