According to a report from KIMA, the city of Union Gap, Washington, introduced a new fire truck that will now serve Union Gap as well as the city of Yakima. It’s the city’s first new apparatus since 2012.

At a cost of $485,000, the single truck replaces an engine made for responding to structure fires and an engine used for brush fires which, according to Union Gap firefighters, makes the truck the first of its kind in this area.

The firefighters pitched the proposal for a new apparatus to the city in 2018. It is now stationed at Yakima (WA) Fire Department Station 96 in Union Gap.

Union Gap Mayor John Hodkinson said that being able to purchase this kind of truck instead of two at the same time will save taxpayers money.

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NESQUEHONING, PA – KME® Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group®, and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that Linglestown Fire Company has taken delivery of a KME aerial. KME’s authorized dealer Fire & Rescue Products will provide the Lower Paxton Township with a new 102’ Midmount Platform AerialCat™.

Video: KME Midmount 102-Foot Platform Walk-Around

The new 102’ Midmount Platform is built on KME’s Severe Service™ X-MFD cab and will serve the Linglestown Fire Company #1 – Station 35 located near Harrisburg, PA, and replace their 2000 KME 95’ Midmount Platform.

“KME appreciates the opportunity to continue to serve the Linglestown Fire Company and we value the trust they have placed in our apparatus and our dealer, Fire & Rescue Products,” said Chris McClung, Director of Sales for KME. “Crew safety, reliability, and maneuverability are top priorities for the Linglestown Fire Company, and we are delighted to provide them the aerial that they need.”

Features include:

• KME 100” Severe Service X-MFD cab
• Hendrickson STEERTEK™ NXT front axle
• Cummins X15 600 HP engine
• Allison 4000 EVS™ transmission
• Waterous S100 2,000 GPM single stage pump
• 300-gallon water tank
• -12 degree to 80-degree elevation range with the platform
• Unrestricted 2,000 GPM waterway rating

“The Linglestown Fire Company is a proactive department that relies on KME’s customization and creativity.  Being able to provide 250 cubic feet of space coupled with a full 205’ ladder arrangement is second to none,” said John Niebauer, Owner of Fire & Rescue Products. “We appreciate them seeing the value of purchasing locally and the outstanding service our team provides.” 

For more information, visit www.kmefire.com.

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Holden, LA – JANUARY 19, 2021 – With an industry best lead time, Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to introduce the new Invader, a complete line of ready-to-build custom pumpers that provides the mission critical performance fire departments expect and delivery in six months.

The competitively priced Invader provides customers the flexibility to choose from multiple configurations with a range of options to meet their unique operational needs.  

Primary features offered include:

• 94” wide, extended medium aluminum cab with a 10” raised roof  
• Cummins 380-500 hp engine
• Allison 3000 EVS™ transmission
• Meritor® axles
• 3/16” extruded aluminum body
• Roller shutter compartment doors 
• 500 to 1,000 gallon polypropylene water tank
• Available in top and side-mount pump control configurations
• Hale, Waterous, or Darley 1,500 – 2,000 gpm pumps
• Optional FoamPro® 1600 or FoamPro® 2001 foam system
• Optional 10, 20 or 30 gallon foam cell

“We are excited to introduce the Invader which offers accessibility and convenience for customers in need of a custom pumper,” said Jason Louque, Director of Sales for Ferrara Fire Apparatus. “With the uncertain nature of budgets as well as the challenges presented because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Invader is a vital addition to our product lineup.”

For more information on the Invader, please visit https://www.ferrarafire.com/category/invader/

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According to a report from WSCH, one person was injured when a fire tanker rolled over in Ripley County, Indiana, Tuesday morning.

Ripley County Communications received a report the rollover crash at around 6:15 a.m. on Brownstown Road near the intersection with County Road 750 W.

Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter Ralph Meyer was driving westbound on Brownstown Road en route to a working structure fire when he met an oncoming Millhouse (IN) Fire Department tanker truck heading in the other direction. Meyer told Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies that the lights from the oncoming tanker obscured his vision and caused him to veer off the road.

Meyer’s tanker rolled and came to a rest on its side. He was transported to Margaret Mary Health in Batesville for treatment of unknown injuries.

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