HOLDEN, LA—Ferrara’s high-capacity Super Pumper™ has received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) confirmation for a flow capability of 6,256 gallons per minute (gpm) from draft at a discharge pressure of 125 psi.  Ferrara has once again exceeded the record for pump performance. ...

NESQUEHONING, PA—KME Fire Apparatus announced the delivery of two tractor-drawn aerials (TDAs) and 10 custom pumpers to the city/county of Honolulu, Hawaii. The two AerialCat™ TDAs include: KME Severe Service™ LFD Cabs with an 18” raised roof Cummins ISX12 500-hp ...

By Ricky Riley During recent purchases of new apparatus, we took a look at how we can deploy master stream devices off our new engines. What seems to be a growing unfortunate trend in the fire service is the alarming ...

By Alan M. Petrillo The Glendale (AZ) Fire Department has received the sixth E-ONE eMAX pumper of the half dozen it ordered late in 2017. The department previously had E-ONE build other eMAX pumpers for it, one in 2015 and ...

OCALA, FL – May 10, 2018 – REV Group, a manufacturer of industry-leading motor vehicle brands, has announced a partnership with ZeroRPM in the development of a battery powered idle mitigation system specifically engineered for the E-ONE, Ferrara and KME ...

By Alan M. Petrillo Wooster Township (OH) Fire Department was seeking to modernize its aging fleet by replacing two pieces of apparatus with one, choosing to focus on a wet rescue vehicle, essentially a rescue truck with fire suppression capabilities. ...

FDIC International is practically underway. Exhibitors continue to get their booths ready for the show's opening on April 26. Here's a sampling of some rigs on the show floor.

By Ricky Riley When trying to come up with ideas for this month’s Rig article, I spent a lot of time looking at our new delivery of engines. We were fortunate enough to purchase six engines over the last year ...

By Bill Adams In previous commentaries, I’ve mentioned that it is frustrating trying to interpret what specification writers are trying to say in specifications (specs) containing nebulous and confusing requirements. Extremely long, flamboyant, and hard-to-read verbiage can make the purchasing ...

CHASSIS 100″ KME Predator LFD with 16″ Raised-Roof Cab TOP Rollover Protection System DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISX 500-hp Engine Allison 4000 EVS Transmission PUMP & TANK 1,000-Gallon Polypropylene Water Tank 30-Gallon Foam Cell Hale Smart Foam 5.0 Single-Stage Pump Elkhart ...