OCALA, FL – April 27, 2022 –E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group^® and a business unit within REV Fire Group, will showcase the latest in fire apparatus and technology including the first North American-style fully electric fire truck at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana April 28-30, 2022.

REV Fire Group’s Vector™ will make its debut at FDIC, allowing attendees to see and learn about the first North American-style fully electric fire truck. Developed with technology partner Emergency One Group LTD – maker of the world’s first EV fire truck – this new electric fire truck packs 316 kW of proven automotive-grade batteries to deliver the longest electric pumping duration in the industry. This enables departments to drive and pump on electric only.

Attendees can also expect to see a cross section of the fire apparatus that showcase E-ONE’s “Strength Through Excellence,” at Booth #4800, including three aerials and two custom pumpers. The trucks on display will include:

• HP 100 Platform: With its high strength integral torque box chassis providing a rock-solid foundation, this platform features crisscross underslung outriggers with only 15’6” spread and the new short-jack system for greater leveling capability. This “truck company” design with an 80” cab offers an integrated full width transverse storage compartment with interior access.

• HP 75 Aerial Ladder: E-ONE’s HP 75 is a high-performance and versatile aerial featuring great compartmentation, ground ladder storage, SideStacker^™ hosebed, 500-gallon tank, a 1500 GPM pump, short 210” wheelbase and an extruded aluminum ladder exceeding the NFPA’s 1901 requirements.

• Metro 100 Quint: Engineered for today’s busy fire departments, this aerial features a compact design with a 235” wheelbase, short rear overhang and raised departure angle for great maneuverability. The truck features a severe duty cab, 1500 GPM pump, 300-gallon tank, full depth compartments, SideStacker™ hosebed, 148’ of ground ladders and 100’ aerial for a versatile and durable package. 

• Cyclone^® Custom Pumper: This unit features the 100” wide cab with barrier style doors, lowered cab entry steps and a severe duty interior. The extruded aluminum low hosebed body features a full height, full depth compartment on the officer’s side and a custom chain saw box.

• Typhoon^® Custom Pumper with Stainless Steel Body: This short wheelbase unit has a low hosebed body with driver side full height compartments. It features an officer side ladder rack for 24’ and 14’ ladders, four rear discharges for preconnected handlines and a .75” heated gross decontamination outlet.

E-ONE will also be part of REV Fire Group’s World of Innovation and Protection at Booth #4516 featuring the latest technological advancements for the fire service, including:

• GE DisInFx: Utilizes UVC and UVA technology to help reduce viruses in air and bacteria and fungus on surfaces including SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19.  The small device can be easily installed into the cab headliner and features white and red LED lights which exceed NFPA surface illumination requirements, providing the necessary cab interior lighting.
• Active Air Purification System: Kills 99 percent of pathogens, including the virus which causes COVID-19, in the air and on surfaces.
• ECO IDLE-TEC^™: The idle reduction system specifically designed for fire apparatus that serves to reduce operating costs and to help protect the environment and improve driver safety

The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District has planned a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for May 10 at 2 p.m. for its new $2 million Station 2.

The facility, which will cover the Kimberling City area and is located at 14743 Business Highway 13, has been in the works for a few years.

New Station 2 is 14,350 square feet and has considerably more room than did its predecessor, reports ozarksfirst.com. The former Station 2 is one of the oldest stations in the district; it was constructed prior to the founding of the fire district.

A crash happened Monday morning between a car and a TX fire engine on I-20, reports CBS19.

Around 8 a.m., the Smith County Emergency Services District Two and Winona Fire Department were dispatched to a different collision on the 576 West intersection of I-20. As they were responding, an oncoming vehicle struck the apparatus, the report notes.

The collision caused significant damage to the truck and the vehicle. No injuries were reported by first responders, but the other driver was transported to the hospital.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating.

Sarasota County Friday hosted a hose uncoupling ceremony for its new 10,500-square-foot Fire Station 9. Video of the event can be seen here.

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Station 9 is located at 6750 Bee Ridge Rd. The Sarasota County Fire Department is hoping to move into the facility during the first week of May.

The facility was built to withstand Category 4 hurricane winds, officials say.