City of Beacon (NY) Fire Department pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank.

Article and Photos by Lindsay Dye

Engine 791 began as a demonstrator unit for Rosenbauer until September, 2017. Princeton (TX) Fire Rescue contracted to purchase the apparatus at that time, and the engine was configured to meet the needs of the department. Engine 791 was officially placed into service on June 1, 2018.

The cab (65 inch with 11 inch roof)/chassis are the RBM Commander R611 model with cab seating for five provided. An EMS cabinet is centered along the rear cab wall. An auxiliary A/C mounted on the roof provides additional climate control. Both cab and the Crossfire EXT Model body are mounted on the Commander chassis with extruded aluminum construction. Roll-up compartment doors are part of the body package. Rescue style compartments are mounted on top of each body side.

Power is provided by a 450-hp Cummins ISL9 engine and an Allison EVS 3000 six-speed transmission with pushbutton shifter. A 7.9-kW generator featuring Rosenbauer’s Green Star Idle Reduction technology is mounted at the front of the body. A Weldon V-MUX® electrical system with a Vista IV display is also featured. 

The apparatus features a Rosenbauer N1500 1,500-gpm, single-stage pump (midship) and a UPF 700-gallon tank. The front bumper tray carries 100 feet of 1¾-inch preconnected hose along with an additional 150 feet of 1¾-inch hose. Two speedlays of 1¾-inch Hose (200 feet each) and one speedlay with 200 feet of 2-inch hose are located in an enclosed compartment adjacent to the pump panel. The hosebed carries 800 feet of 4-inch LDH hose and 500 feet of 3-inch hose. An Akron Model 3440 DeckMaster monitor is mounted on top of the right side of the body. A Hannay booster reel with 150 feet of ¾-inch hose is located in the right rear compartment. Foam capabilities are provided by an FRC Turbo Foam TFC system with a 50-gallon (20 A and 30 B) foam cell. Foam is plumbed to the front jump line, the speedlays, and the booster reel. Ground ladders are mounted to a hydraulic ladder rack on the right side of the body.

The warning lights include a Whelen Ultra Freedom light bar (72 inch) and Whelen M6, M7, and M9 lights on the body perimeter. A Roto Ray is mounted on the cab face, and a Whelen Model #TANF85 Traffic Advisor is mounted on the rear of the body. Scene lighting is provided by FRC Spectra lights on the brow and body sides. Audio warning devices include a flush-mounted Federal Q2B and a Whelen Model 295HFS2 electronic siren module with 2 Federal Dynamax ES100 speakers mounted through the front bumper.

This unit is Princeton’s first in the newly adopted dark blue over red livery.

Dealer:   DACO Fire Equipment, Inc.-Ft. Worth, TX

Representative:  David Edwards

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APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced today that Atlantic Emergency Solutions has opened new service centers located in Salisbury, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina. The new locations will service all makes and models of Pierce® fire apparatus including third party aerial and ladder testing, pump testing, collision, fabrication and paint services, preventative maintenance, and all major and minor repairs. Each location will also be equipped with 24-hour mobile service technicians, available for dispatch when requested. Atlantic Emergency Solutions is the authorized Pierce dealer for Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

“On behalf of Pierce Manufacturing, I commend Atlantic Emergency Solutions for making the ongoing commitment to the men and women in the fire service by expanding its service center reach,” said Jim Johnson, president of Pierce Manufacturing. “As a certified Pierce dealer and a highly regarded emergency equipment provider in North America, Atlantic Emergency Solutions’ expansion will provide critical service resources to allow fire departments to get the highest level of performance out of their apparatus.”

Atlantic Emergency Solutions is based in Manassas, Virginia and employs more than 250 professionals and master-trained technicians who offer sales support, comprehensive parts and service capabilities, around the clock roadside assistance, and customer training. The new service centers located at 32080 Beaver Run Drive in Salisbury, Maryland and 6809 Statesville Road, in Charlotte, North Carolina, will be equipped with the same resources for routine and emergency service needs. 

“At Atlantic Emergency Solutions, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our customers and beyond pleased to offer that same trusted partnership at our new locations. Closer proximity to the many departments requesting assistance, will allow our team to help reduce the amount of time an apparatus is in repair,” said Will Bascom, Chief Operations Officer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions. “We look forward to building a strong relationship with the Maryland fire service community and continuing to support North Carolina fire departments with the integrity and hard work our talented employees and master trained technicians put forth each day.”

For more information about Pierce Manufacturing and Atlantic Emergency Solutions’ new service centers, visit www.piercemfg.com.

About Atlantic Emergency Solutions

Atlantic Emergency Solutions is the premier dealership of fire apparatus in the mid-Atlantic region. Atlantic’s experienced sales and service team strives to provide customers with knowledge and expertise on not only apparatus, but unmatched parts and service, valuable training and its dedication to around-the-clock roadside assistance. Atlantic Emergency Solutions serves the states of Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia and the West Virginia counties of Berkeley, Morgan, Mineral and Jefferson as a total solution provider for all fire and emergency needs. Learn more about Atlantic Emergency Solutions at www.atlanticemergency.com.