TOYNE—West Side Volunteer Fire Department, Bivalva, MD, pumper. Spartan Metro Star LFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Darley LDM 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; Harrison 10-kW generator; Will-Burt Night Scan NS3.0-4000 with four OPA and two SPA LERD lights; upper body coffin compartments; stainless steel body. Dealer: Mike LaCurts, Pasco Inc., Fruitland, MD.

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OCALA, FL – FEBRUARY 1, 2021 – E-ONE®, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, has received an order for 36 Active Air Purification Systems to be installed into existing fire apparatus for the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in Columbus, Georgia.

The units are being placed in the department’s front line and reserve apparatus. This includes 16 engines, seven ladder trucks, three squad trucks and 10 ambulances. Going forward, all new apparatus will have these units installed as a requirement.

As another innovative solution within E-ONE’s overall clean cab technology portfolio, the Active Air Purification System eliminates 99 percent of pathogens, including COVID-19, both in the air and on surfaces, producing improved air quality and a much safer cab environment. Taking advantage of advanced photohydroionization™ (PHI) and UV technology, this unique purification system also offers:

• Proven reduction in sneeze germs by 99 percent within three feet*
• Proven efficiency on microbes (third party tested on Avian Flu, H1N1, sneeze test)
• Proven impact on reducing odor

The compact design of the Active Air Purification System enables it to be mounted in different locations within the cab while still achieving the same results. This offers the flexibility required to retrofit the system into current vehicles. Purchase of these units is funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

“The purchase of the Active Air Purification Units is paramount to the health and safety of our employees in the ever-evolving infectious environments in which they are exposed,” said Mike Higgins, Deputy Chief of Administrative Services for Columbus. “These units will ultimately create a safer environment while responding to and from emergency alarms.”

Columbus Fire & EMS worked with FireLine Inc, E-ONE’s Georgia dealer, on the purchase and installation of these units. Due to increasing concerns about first responders’ exposure to COVID-19 and dangerous contaminants from firefighting gear, E-ONE has seen a continuous demand for the Active Air Purification System from fire departments around the nation.

“Columbus Fire & EMS and E-ONE have partnered on fire apparatus for many years.  Taking the next step to help this department provide innovative technology to protect their first responders is a natural fit.” said Larry Daniels, E-ONE’s Director of Sales.  “Our first responders deserve the be

According to a report from The Star Beacon, a planned $2 million Saybrook Township (OH) Fire Department (STFD) station, expected to be built on the west side of Route 45 near Route 531, is becoming more and more likely.

Township trustees are now actively looking for a design/engineering firm for a new, 8,000-square-foot fire station that has four drive-through apparatus bays and living quarters. The proposed site will include three or four acres of land.

Township Trustee Norm Jepson said that the town hopes to break ground on the station by this spring, with completion happening sometime this summer.

STFD Chief John Jyurovat said a new Station No. 2 was a priority for new $3.5-mill levy funds, which voters approved overwhelmingly in November. The levy generates about $550,000 a year.

After railroad traffic increased and frequently blocked traffic, trustees decided in 2014 to staff Station No. 2 on Carpenter Road to protect the northern section of Saybrook. However, the current building doesn’t have living space or sewers, so Saybrook rents a house at 5036 Lake Road for on-duty personnel to use.

The new station also means water rescue capabilities will be moved closer to Lake Erie and be kept inside the new station, Jyurovat said.

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According to a report from Redheaded Blackbelt, the Yurok Tribe in California has donated a brand-new, fully equipped fire apparatus to the Klamath (CA) Fire Protection District (KFPD).

Yurok Tribe Chairman Joseph L. James said that he hopes the donation will enhance the health and safety of all residents in southern Del Norte County and northern Humboldt County.

Yurok Fire Department Chief Rod Mendes said he expects the apparatus to serve the KFPD for the next 25 years.

KFPD Chief Lonnie Levi said that the truck will improve the department’s capacity to respond to large fires, medical calls, and hazmat incidents.

The new engine was purchased with funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Manufactured by HME Ahrens-Fox and purchased through HME distributor Derotic LLC, the HME Model 18 Type 1 fire engine is an all-hazards response emergency vehicle that can facilitate fast and effective responses to structure fires, medical calls, hazardous materials, and rescue calls. It features a high-capacity pump, water tank, hose in multiple diameters, ladders, and foam capability and can also hold many different types of tools and equipment such as air lift bags, extension and roof ladders, a generator, ventilation fans, extrication equipment, large-diameter hose, self-contained breathing apparatus, and medical response gear.

The KFPD provides fire prevention and protection services and emergency medical aid. Many Yurok citizens reside within the District’s service area, which extends from Last Chance Grade to the Orick’s northern border. The Yurok Tribe’s administration building, Tribal Court, and emergency operations center (which is almost completed) as well as the Yurok Police Department’s headquarters are all located within KFPD’s response area.

The KFPD’s volunteer crew is the first to arrive at motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), structure fires, health-related crises, and many other types of emergencies. Similar to other rural areas, the nearest ambulance is about 45 minutes away and can take much longer if multiple concurrent incidents are occurring in far off locations. The KFPD’s crew often performs life-saving procedures to stabilize patients prior to medical transport vehicle arrival.

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