By Lindsay Dye

Quint 124 was placed into service on January 15, 2020, with the Coppell (TX) Fire Department (CFD).

This quint is currently housed at Station 3 and will move to Station 4 when this new station goes online later this year. The cab/chassis is the Velocity model with TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension System.

Seating for five is provided as well as are two rear-facing cabinets on each side of the crew area. Another rear facing cabinet is mounted on top of the engine tunnel. The cab and body are constructed of aluminum, and hinged compartment doors are part of the body package. The truck is powered by a Cummins X 12 500-hp engine and an Allison 5th-Generation EVS 4500 transmission with six speeds and push-button shifter. The Pierce Command Zone Advanced Electronics & Control System with WiFi headlines the electrical system on the truck. A Harrison MSV six-kW generator is mounted at the front of the turntable.

The apparatus has a Hale QMAX-200 single stage, 2,000-gpm pump (mid-ship) and a 480-gallon UPF poly tank. Foam capabilities are provided by a FoamPro 2020 Foam System and a 20-gallon cell. Foam is plumbed to the front discharge, the three crosslays, and the 2½-inch discharge on the pump panel. The front bumper tray will accommodate 125 feet of 1¾-inch hose and 100 feet of one-inch forestry hose. The crosslays include two with 200 feet of 1¾-i

E-ONE®, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS of Louisville, Kentucky, has selected E-ONE and its authorized dealer, Vogelpohl Fire Equipment, to provide the department with four Custom Rescue Pumpers and one HR 100™ aerial.

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is now the third largest fire department in Kentucky, having merged with three other departments in 2019. The five new E-ONE fire apparatus will be replacement vehicles for its fleet.

Features of the E-ONE Custom Rescue Pumpers include:

• 100” wide Cyclone® cab with roll-cage design and IMMI® air bag system
• Barrier style cab doors with extended lower steps
• Severe duty interior including cab dash, overhead console, and door panels
• Extruded aluminum body with low hosebed, enclosed ladder tunnel and full height compartments on each side
• Cummins L9 450 HP engine with EVS™ 3000 transmission
• 500 gallon water tank with 30 gallon integral Class A foam cell
• Waterous CSU 1500 gpm single stage pump
• Hypro/FoamPro® 2001 foam system
• TFT® 18″ Extend-A-Gun deck gun
• V-MUX electrical system with Vista IV display for driver and officer
• Whelen® warning lights and siren
• AXIS® Smart Truck technology

Features of the E-ONE Rear Mount Tandem Axle HR 100 include:

• 100” wide Cyclone cab with roll-cage design and IMMI air bag system
• Heavy duty front bumper for hydraulic rescue tools and preconnected handline
• Barrier style cab doors with extended lower steps
• Severe duty interior including cab dash, overhead console, and door panels
• Extruded aluminum body with rescue style extended height compartments and SideStacker® hosebed
• Cummins X12 500 HP engine with EVS 4000 transmission
• 470 gallon water tank with 30 gallon integral Class A foam cell
• Waterous CSU 2000 gpm single stage pump
• Hypro/FoamPro 2001 foam system
• HR 100 extruded aluminum aerial with 500 lb tip load (wet or dry)
• Pinnable waterway to tip with TFT monitor and 2.5” discharge
• Smart Power 6KW hydraulic generator with 200’ 10/3 cord reel
• V-MUX electrical system with Vista IV display for driver and officer
• Whelen warning lights and siren
• AXIS Smart Truck technology

“From the start of the purchase to the pre-construction conference, Vogelpohl Fire Equipment has made the process very enjoyable and painless,” said Anchorage Middleton Fire & EMS Deputy Chief Tony Hairgrove. “We look forward to completing the construction on four Cyclone Rescue Pumpers and one HR 100.”

“Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS conducted an extensive and thorough review of apparatus manufacturers and dealerships.  E-ONE and Vogelpohl Fire Equipment are proud to have been selected as the apparatus partner for their fleet replacement,” said Larry Daniels, Director of Sales, E-ONE.  “The safety and versatility of the new E-ONE 100-inch wide Cyclone cab will be the new fleet standard as it is available on their pumper and aerial units.  We look forward to delivering these highly customized firetrucks and supporting Anchorage Middletown as they serve their communities for years to come.”

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According to a report from WTSP, after learning that Tampa (AL) Fire Rescue’s (TFR’s) Fire Station 13 was handling one in seven calls throughout the city, the temporary steps that were being taken in January to reduce stresses on that overburdened station look as if they are working.

TFR members were getting burned out, and response times were lagging. So, in January, Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera voiced his displeasure at the statistics. So, city leaders demanded the TFR do something “right here, right now” to address the problem.

A presentation made to city council members on Thursday showed that those adjustments were having an effect.

For instance, the addition of another advanced life support unit to Station 13 and well as spreading peak work hours over seven days rather than five, the station has rapidly seen double-digit reductions in calls for service per day vs. the same period last year; this includes both fire suppression and rescue crews.

Another big impact was the decision to move an apparatus to nearby Station 11, which has resulted in a reduction of dispatch calls of nearly 50 percent for that unit.

There are additional, long-term solutions in the works, which is good news not only for overburdened TFR firefighters but also for civilians served by Station 13.

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Decontaminating your gear from dangerous carcinogens associated with structural firefighting is crucial to firefighter health. That’s why Ready Rack has assembled products from the company’s Health & Wellness line into four complete decon packages.

With regular exposure to toxins and an increase in cancer rates among firefighters, departments search for the best ways to reduce their risk. To help, Ready Rack worked with Responder Wipes and CitroSqueeze® to develop packages that would make it easier than ever for departments to adopt a decontamination routine.

Accessibility to products that can help reduce the risk of cancer is essential for improving the health and wellness of firefighters. With the new packages in collaboration with Responder Wipes and CitroSqueeze®, fire departments that need access to decontamination products now have a one-stop shop to get decon done right! Ready Rack assembled four packages that feature its latest PPE cleaning products; making it easier to start washing PPE to NFPA 1851 recommendations. Follow the links below to learn more about each package.

Ready Rack by Groves Incorporated is proud to serve the heroes of the firefighting community and will continue to innovate and add more products to its line. The company works to improve the health and lifestyle of firefighters while keeping them safe to fight another day.

Learn more about the new packages today on https://readyrack.com/ppe-care- packages/ and https://readyrack.com/decon-packages/ to better prepare for tomorrow.

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