A Memphis firefighter died in a rollover crash involving a pickup truck and a fire truck Wednesday night in South Memphis.

The crash happened at the intersection of E.H. Crump and Danny Thomas Boulevards at 8:10 8 p.m. when the Memphis ladder truck was responding to a call in the 500 block of Cambridge Avenue.

Four firefighters as well as the driver of the pickup truck were taken to the hospital after the accident, and one firefighter died of his injuries. The conditions of the others injured were reported as critical immediately after the crash.

Early witness reports indicated the pickup truck may have run a red light and the fire truck tried to avoid it but could not, coming to rest on its side.

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Effective immediately, Rosenbauer America announces new executive leadership. Mark Fusco is appointed as President, and Randy Brummel as Executive Vice President Operations. The company’s purpose remains unchanged, Rosenbauer exists to support the mission of saving lives and protecting property. This new structure allows the American custom fire truck builder to expand its growth plans and further focus on operational excellence, dealer development, financial discipline, customer satisfaction, and serving first responders.

‘It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as Rosenbauer America’s President’, said Mark Fusco. ‘Rosenbauer’s family culture and mission are why I joined the company almost two years ago. The new organizational structure is a natural progression for the company and well positions the leadership strengths of Randy Brummel, and many others within the organization’, he later shared.

Fusco joined Rosenbauer as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing in early 2021 from John Deere & Company where he led the agricultural leader’s eastern United States business division. Brummel has extensive expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, and the fire industry.

Rosenbauer America’s executive leadership team:

• Mark Fusco, President
  • Fusco’s direct oversight includes the organization as a whole, and essential functions including customer service/aftersales; dealer municipal, airport, government and export sales; marketing; RTX, new product and technology development; finance; IT and systems engineering.

·Randy Brummel, Executive Vice President Operations

• Brummel’s newly created operation role reports to Fusco and is accountable for Rosenbauer’s four factory units in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. This includes operations, supply chain, inside sales, and human resources.

Rosenbauer expresses its sincere appreciation to Rob Kreikemeier for serving as Rosenbauer America’s Chairman & CEO. He will continue heading the Rosenbauer Aerials supervisory board. The executive leadership team will continue to rely on Rosenbauer America’s senior management including Scott Oyen, Dawn Osborn, Brian Kueter and other functional leaders.

‘Rosenbauer America’s commitment is stronger than ever to serve first responders and local communities with the industry’s leading apparatus and technology solutions’, finished Fusco.

For more information, contact your local Rosenbauer dealer or visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus and solutions. Rosenbauer offers the industry’s widest line of advanced custom and commercial pumpers, heavy rescues, tenders, mini pumpers and light rescues, aerial ladders and platforms featuring SMART Aerial™ Technology, and the RTX fully electric fire truck.

Safe Fleet:” Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) recently announced the addition of two new staff members.

Chad Anderson has been named the Western Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chris will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Western region. His territory will include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. 

Chad has more than 30 years’ experience in the public safety market in the areas of apparatus, equipment, and lighting sales. He also served as a firefighter for 10 years, which uniquely positions him with a firsthand knowledge and understanding of public safety needs. Previously, as the Western Regional Manager for Snap-Tite Hose, he provided the same high-quality service and multi-day product training. Chad brings a 23-year membership on the Arizona Fire Training Committee.

Contact Chad Anderson at:

Phone: 480.392.6401

Email: Chad.Anderson@safefleet.net

Additionally, Chris Thwaits has joined on as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chris will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Southeast region. His territory will include Florida and Georgia. 

Chris brings many years of industry experience to Safe Fleet. That experience includes 30 years of fire service in upstate New York, which encompasses experience as a Chief and Instructor. Additionally, Chris has been selling fire equipment and trucks for the past 15 years. Chris currently resides in Citrus Springs, Florida.

Contact Chris Thwaits at:

Phone: 352.322.7081

Email: Chris.Thwaits@safefleet.net

The Johnston (SC) Fire Department purchased a new pumper with a $454,545 Community Development Block Grant, according to a report published by Lakelands Connector.

The apparatus was ordered in 2019 to replace a 1973 model and was delivered last Friday (Aug. 5), according to the report. One of the most appreciated features is the automatic transmission, according to the report, as the previous apparatus has a manual transmission and many of the younger firefighters are not familiar with it’s operation.

Other features include an enclosed ladder compartment LED lights and lots of diamond plate, and a larger pump and tank, according to the report, which added that the town is hoping for improved insurance ratings because of the purchase.