Rosenbauer America is extremely proud to announce the successful testing and certification of its new N200 carbon fiber, high-flow industrial pump. This is the most powerful, high-flow pump Rosenbauer has ever produced and is officially certified at 5,750 GPM.

In June 2021, Rosenbauer America won the award to build the city of San Francisco’s newest concept combination hose tender + super pumpers. San Francisco’s specification required the trucks to sustain 5,500 GPM and be equipped with water-relay capabilities to extend the city’s water hydrant system in disaster situations. This apparatus is designed to allow the fire department to reliably protect the city and to supplement the current aging underground hydrant system. The truck’s specifications also included specific layout requirements to accommodate specialized firefighting equipment and hose compliment.

Rosenbauer partners with KASE Pumping Systems: Rosenbauer partnered with KASE Pumping Systems near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to custom engineer this advanced pumping solution to meet the city’s apparatus application requirements.

• Chris Kleinhuizen, Chief Engineer-Body Production for Rosenbauer Minnesota shared that, “KASE is the proven leader in carbon fiber, submersible pumps and custom engineered fluid transfer solutions. They specialize in corrosion-proof water transfer, emergency apparatus and other industry leading applications.”
• Chris later said that, “KASE was the natural choice as an innovation partner for this application to compliment Rosenbauer’s over 150 years of leading pump and apparatus manufacturing experience”.
• Rosenbauer and KASE signed a ten-year exclusive agreement to offer this industry leading, technologically advanced solution.
• The Rosenbauer N200 high-flow pump was rigorously tested in the most extreme conditions to ensure the specification and application met the requirements for the City of San Francisco. This included extreme-condition cold water testing in the Mississippi River. Chris Kleinhuizen was joined by Ben Sabel (St. Croix Falls Firefighter and Rosenbauer pumps supervisor), John Johnson (Oakdale, MN Firefighter and Rosenbauer Pumps Assembly Specialist), and Matt Hawkins (Rosenbauer Test Pit Supervisor) to successfully complete the certification and final testing requirements.

Rosenbauer N200 high-flow pump certified at 5,750 GPM: The Rosenbauer N200 high-flow pump is proudly certified at 5,750 GPM or comfortably operate +250 GPM over the required specification.

• In addition to the successful pumping capabilities, the Rosenbauer custom gearbox allows the apparatus to properly operate at 1400 RPM. This allows the Rosenbauer N200 pump to function much quietervvs. traditional municipal pumpers while still pumping nearly three times higher flow for this specialized, industrial application. A quieter fireground offers improved safety and communication for crews to operate.
• The San Francisco hose tender or super pumper is fully capable of reaching 6,500 GPM that will be certified in future tests.

Chris later went on to say, “We are really excited to deliver this new apparatus to the city of San Francisco, a strategic new customer for us. Rosenbauer is proud to report that San Francisco has since awarded Rosenbauer two additional apparatu

On Jan. 5, firefighters from the Northern Pendleton Fire Department attended a training and fitting for new masks and air packs from a $153,190 grant, falmouthoutlook.com reported. 

The grant provides 20 complete air packs, 20 spare tanks, and 30 masks, plus training and fitting for the new equipment, the report said. The firefighters will each have their own mask fitted for them.

This Assistance to Firefighters grant (through FEMA), which had an additional $91,000 match from Northern Pendleton, was much needed. The current air packs are 10-12 years old with battery packs that have become obsolete, the report said.

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, announced funding for a new fire station in Dublin Tuesday, 13wmaz.com reported.

Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight says the new fire station will be located near Highway 441 North to serve that part of the community, the report said. 

Kight says the north side of town is growing. Ossoff says he hopes the funding for the fire station helps keep the Dublin community safe.

Kight says they are still in the planning stages for building the fire station.

MEDINA, Ohio – Fire-Dex, a family-owned global manufacturer of PPE for first responders, is on a mission. After yet another year of tremendous growth and continued success, today the company announced 15 key associate promotions to continue serving those who serve.

Once again, Fire-Dex experienced incredible year-over-year sales growth of over 40% in booking and revenue dollars. They have also onboarded 110 new associates between their 13 locations, which has resulted in production volumes being up nearly 30% across the board. And, as seen previously, with continued expansion comes greater opportunity to invest in the people that make it possible, which is why Fire-Dex has announced the promotion of 15 deserving individuals to new roles, including:

• David Moore, Senior Zone Director
• Nick Lino, Director of Supply Chain
• Jamie Marks, Director of Human Resources
• Dan Goble, Director of Information Technology
• Bart Brown, Regional Zone Director
• John Armstrong, Senior Project Manager
• Shannon Lienemann, Communications Manager
• Jon Sawyer, Regional Sales Manager
• Niki Carter, Regional Operations Manager
• Anthony Costanzo, Regional Operations Manager
• Alexa Green, Content Marketing Specialist
• Kaitlyn Ferrell, Product Innovation Coordinator
• Mary Jo Johnson, 2^nd Shift Team Lead
• Harrison Creameans, Warehouse Team Lead
• Rebecca Rath, Purchasing Administrator

“We truly believe in recognizing and rewarding associates who are making a difference,” said Fire-Dex CEO Steve Allison. “Because their impact is felt well beyond their own respective teams and departments—it touches every aspect of our business and directly impacts our achievements as an organization. Each of these individuals has demonstrated their commitment and hard work and continue to be valuable assets to the Fire-Dex organization. Their promotions are much deserved.”

In addition to these promotions, Fire-Dex continues to grow and has added three new hires to the team in 2023. This includes:

• Allison DeCongelio, Sales Operations Administrator
• Joe Hodge, Regional Sales Manager
• Gary Schofield, International Sales Manager

In 2022, Fire-Dex won several awards recognizing their commitment to culture and growth, including the NorthCoast 99, Smart Culture, Weatherhead 100, Growth and Family Business & Longevity and Cascade Capital Business awards. The organization also won the Huntington Legacy Award, a specialty category of Cascade Capital’s Business Growth Awards recognizing long-term revenue and employment growth and sustainability.

Fire-Dex is always looking to add more talent to their ever-growing team of associates. To view all their current openings, visit firedex.com/employment.  

About Fire-Dex 

Fire-Dex is the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders and the world’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance under its subsidiary, Gear Wash. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, this global company prides itself on being a family-owned and operated business with a mission “to serve those who serve.” Its dedicated team of associates has helped pave the path of innovation for new products and services that focus on the health and safety of first responders by offering turnout gear, alternative PPE, boots, hoods, gloves, helmets, and PPE rentals. To learn more, visit Read more

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