By Alan M. Petrillo The Coplay (PA) Fire Department needed to replace a 30-year-old engine and an equally aging rescue truck. But instead of purchasing two new vehicles, it decided to merge their functions...
By Alan M. Petrillo The Skippack (PA) Fire Company runs to a lot of motor vehicle accidents where it sends its heavy rescue, backed up by a pumper in case water has to be flowed. But, the process means that...
TYPE Custom Pumper CHASSIS Igniter BODY Extruded Aluminum Body PUMP Side Mount - Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm FOAM Foam Pro 2002, 20-gallon foam cell TANK 1,000-gallon water
Truck Type: Custom Pumper Dealer: Sunbelt Fire Dealer Phone: 800-642-8484 Ext. 103 Email Address: [email protected] Shop Order: 141637 More Information: Body: Extruded aluminum Chassis: Typhoon XL with 67.5″ CA Engine: Cummins L9...
Truck Type: Custom Pumpers Dealer: Techno-feu Dealer Phone: Email Address: Shop Order: 141845 More Information: Body: Extruded aluminum Chassis: Cyclone with 67.5″ CA Engine: Cummins ISX12 450-hp Tank: 720-gallon water; 30 gallon foam...
CHASSIS KME 96" Severe Service LFD with 10" Raised Roof EZ Trac Hydraulic AWD System Valvac Heated & Remote Control Mirrors DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISL 9 400 HP Engine Allison 3000 EVS Transmission PUMP & TANK Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm Single-Stage Pump 750 Gallon Poly...
In this article, we will examine some of the more serious safety issues faced by the fire apparatus operator. By reviewing recent case studies, it is apparent that our first topic should be that of fire apparatus rollovers. Rollovers are a common cause of fire...
The Seiverville (TN) Fire Department has had a lot of success using compressed air foam systems (CAFS) and rear-mount pumpers, so when it came time to replace an aging pumper, the truck committee wanted to have a similar vehicle built. By Alan M. Petrillo After...
This Ferrara Ultra pumper is in service with the Yonkers (NY) Fire Department.
By Alan M. Petrillo The design of industrial fire apparatus usually centers around one main attribute, that of putting maximum amounts of water through the rig to protect industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, and other large manufacturing...
By Mike Murphy Have you ever looked behind the pump panel, into the pump house, and seen how much grime and dirt collects in there? It seems like every particle of dirt gets in there and a good majority of it takes up residence. If you are experiencing issues with...
By Alan M. Petrillo The Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Department is taking delivery of six E-ONE clean cab concept rescue-pumpers designed to prevent particulates on contaminated turnout gear and SCBA from...
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