OSHKOSH, WIS. (February 28, 2022) – Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) Company, announced today the Tapachula International Airport (TAP), located in Tapachula, Chiapas, in southern Mexico has taken delivery of an Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 4×4 ARFF vehicle. The new fire apparatus was purchased through dealer ATEPSA located in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico and delivered in February 2022. It is the newest addition to the Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) operated airport.

“We have enjoyed an incredible relationship with ASUR the last 20 years, and our team is proud their fleet is made up entirely of Oshkosh Airport Products ARFF vehicles,” said Eduardo Palacio, Manager, ATEPSA. “The TAK-4® independent suspension, which is unique to the Striker 4×4, is a great addition to an already amazing emergency truck. Also, the wide field of view and the user-friendly controls are customer favorites.”

Features of Tapachula International Airport’s Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicle:

• Deutz 2015 V8 670 HP Tier 3 engine
• Water capacity: 1,500 gallons (5,678 liters)
• Foam capacity: 210 gallons (795 liters)
• Dry chemical capacity: 550 pounds (227 kg)
• Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension
• 50-foot (15.2 meters) Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) with FLIR camera
• Acceleration of 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh) in under 25 seconds
• 375 / 750 gpm (1419 / 2839 lpm) roof turret
• 300 gpm (1136 lpm) bumper turret

ASUR operates nine airports in the southeastern region of Mexico and serves approximately 23 million passengers annually. There are currently over one hundred Oshkosh Airport Products emergency vehicles at airports throughout Mexico.

“Tapachula is an international airport which has to meet the highest quality standards with the shortest possible response time,” added Palacio. “We are confident the new Striker 4×4 will meet and exceed their needs, and we are committed to continuing to provide the highest level of sales and service support.”

To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and Tapachula International Airport’s new Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicle, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

The York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services recently accepted delivery of a pair of apparatus.

“Today, our Department of Fire/Rescue Services accepted delivery of two new E-One Typhoon pumper engines,” the city writes on Facebook. “These machines were specified to meet the demands of urban fire/rescue operations. They are shorter in length and have a shorter wheelbase to allow for better maneuverability in the tight streets and alleys of our beloved city.

“Congratulations to our Fire/Rescue force on this great addition.”

Estevan (Saskatchewan, Canada) firefighters have responded to a couple of accidents recently, including one involving an extrication, reports sasktoday.ca.

On Wednesday around 1:30 p.m., crews were called to a single-vehicle accident just north of Frobisher. They found a large tri-axle semi rolled over on its side, with injuries and entrapment, the report says.

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Firefighters extricated the driver, who was treated by local EMS and then transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for further treatment.

On Tuesday around 2 p.m., crews responded to a two-vehicle collision at Souris Avenue South. No injuries were reported, but there was heavy smoke emitting from one of the vehicles. However, upon further review, the smoke was actually just antifreeze leaking into the engine, according to the report.

The Asheville Fire Department recently took delivery of a new KME engine, which has been assigned to Station 11.

Officials say it’s designed using the most up-to-date technology to maximize safety and effectiveness.

“AFD has taken delivery of a new KME fire engine which is assigned to E-11. It is designed using the most up-to-date technology to maximize FF safety and effectiveness.

“On Tuesday evening AFD performed a traditional “push-in” ceremony at Station 11 by manually pushing the new fire engine into the apparatus bay!

“The push-in ceremony is a fire service tradition that dates back to the late 1800s when fire departments used hand-drawn pumpers and horse-drawn equipment. Upon returning to the station after a fire call, the horses could not easily back the equipment into the station, so they were disconnected from the fire equipment and firefighters would push the equipment back into the bay themselves.

“In service date: 2/22/22

“In service shift: A shift

“In service crew: T Fortenberry, A Hurdt, C Hensley, A Worley

“In service time: 18:38

“First response: Structure Fire 275 Deaverview Rd, no active fire upon arrival.”