The Quincy Fire Department replaced old units with new self-contained breathing apparatus for all its firefighters this month, TheDailyReporter.com reported.

Algansee and Quincy townships, with Quincy village, used American Rescue Plan funds to buy 25 units for $245,000, the report said.

Each unit holds 5,500 pounds of compressed air, about 45 minutes of normal breathing. During a fire situation, there is enough for half an hour, the report said.

Expansion of the North America sales team allows the advanced decon washer manufacturer to continue to provide unrivaled customer support within a fast-growing market.

KATY, Texas, October 17, 2022 – RESCUE Intellitech is proud to announce and welcome Jamie Little as Director of Market development and Customer Acquisition North America, effective October 10, 2022. In this new role, Jamie Little will be responsible for market development and customer acquisition based on deep experience and knowledge about firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens and how to reduce the risk of developing cancer by washing their equipment.

Little is based in Katy, TX, and reports directly to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America of RESCUE Intellitech, Bjorn Rowland.

“Jamie is the ideal candidate to join our marketing and sales team. His skills span all facets of helping Fire Fighters fight cancer, and we are thrilled that he has joined our team,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America of RESCUE Intellitech, Bjorn Rowland. “With the addition to the North America team, the company can efficiently support continued growth while delivering exceptional customer service.”

Previously, Jamie Little was the Special Equipment Service Technician with Atlantic Emergency Solutions and a Firefighter/EMT-B at Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. Jamie has also served as a Technical Panel Member at NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation and Principle Committee Member at National Fire Protection Association

“I am excited to join the RESCUE Intellitech team and be part of a company that’s making a difference in firefighters’ lives,” stated Director of Market Development and Customer Acquisition of RESCUE Intellitech, Jamie Little. “Firefighters risk their lives every day, and I want to make sure that we provide unparalleled service excellence for our customers so they can decontaminate their gear effortlessly.”

Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper placement in Arizona will provide valuable data on the fire truck’s electric battery performance in an arid, subtropical climate.

APPLETON, Wis. (October 18, 2022) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced it has secured a contract with the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department in Arizona to place a Pierce® Volterra™ zero-emissions pumper with an Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain into service with the department’s busiest station, Station No. 2. Gilbert Fire and Rescue’s Volterra electric pumper will be the third placement for Pierce, with others including the City of Madison, Wisconsin Fire Department, and the City of Portland, Oregon Fire and Rescue. All locations represent vastly different climates, allowing Pierce to collect vehicle performance data for the Volterra electric fire truck in various environmental conditions.

The Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department is led by Fire Chief Rob Duggan and is made up of 11 fire stations and 276 members who are dedicated to finding and utilizing resources to improve service delivery to the community’s residents.

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Pierce to add the Volterra electric pumper to our fire fleet because this partnership reflects and exemplifies Gilbert’s mission to anticipate and recognize the current and future needs of all who reside in the areas we serve,” said Chief Duggan. “An additional attribute critical to our department is the Volterra pumper will allow us the benefit of exploring ways to eliminate cancer-causing diesel exhaust particles from our fire stations.”

Gilbert Fire and Rescue’s Volterra Electric Vehicle Configuration includes:

• Pierce Velocity® custom chassis, expanding continuity among Gilbert’s current Pierce fire apparatus fleet
• Seating capacity: 6
• GVWR: 42,000 lb
• TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
• 500-gallon water tank
• 1500 gpm single stage pump
• Compartmentation: 150 cu ft plus ladder storage
• Hose capacity: 1000’ of 5” / 850’ of 2.5”
• Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain featuring an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission
• Zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard batteries, coupled with an internal combustion engine to provide continuous and uninterrupted power to the pumping system or drive system
• Exceptional operational range tailored to the fire department’s needs and duty cycle for full-shift operation
• Fire station-based, all-encompassing vehicle charging infrastructure offers a thorough, simple, and fast charging solution through Pierce’s expert energy solutions provider.

In 2019, Gilbert launched an initiative to become the “City of the Future,” which includes carbon footprint reduction and fleet technologies and systems to improve efficiencies. Fleet electrification is an integral part of moving the city’s vision forward, in addition to multiple initiatives to explore how to make Gilbert a sustainable community for future decades.

Chief Duggan added, “Pierce br

Williamstown (MA) has scheduled an open forum for 7 p.m. Wednesday to discuss building a new fire station, WAMC.org reported.

The public will receive a presentation on the proposed design and will hear from project heads and officials on the $18 million proposal, the report said. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions at the meeting.

A vote at a December 7 special meeting will determine if Williamstown moves forward with the plan, according to the report.

A fire official with said the 72-year-old station is dangerously small and in desperate need of an overhaul, the report said.

Here’s a Q&A with the fire official, conducted by WAMC.org.