The new rigs are designed for consistency with the department’s existing fleet, with no major changes to their equipment storage.
Department Sticks with KME for Two New Severe Service Pumpers
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Fire Apparatus
Compartment Corner: Palm Harbor (FL) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial
Palm Harbor (FL) Fire Rescue Truck 67 sits on a Cyclone cab and chassis, which features E-ONE’s 78-foot, three section “Tough-Truss” extruded aluminum ladder.
Ohio Department Turns to E-ONE for 78-Foot Aerial Ladder Quint
The department wanted to put its aerial ladder quint at Station 88 into reserve status and replace it with a new aerial ladder quint.
Department Running 11 New E-ONE Cyclone Clean Cab Pumpers
The department had two major requirements of the new pumpers—a clean cab concept and a Cummins X12 engine.
Is Your Apparatus Fit for Duty?
If apparatus gets to a scene, will it pump water correctly, power the aerial device, or power the rescue tools needed for the mission?
Training the Next Generation of Apparatus Technicians
Today, apparatus technicians are facing a challenge bigger than a seized pump or a faulty electrical system: the challenge of succession.
New Construction Leads FD to Add Smeal 100-Foot Midmount Platform Quint
With Sanger (TX) experiencing burgeoning growth, especially in multistory structures, the department decided it needed to add an aerial.
KME Welcomes CarCo Fire as Its Official MN Dealer
HOLDEN, Louisiana (Oct. 21, 2025) – Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (“KME”), a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that CarCo Fire is now the authorized dealer for KME fire apparatus and equipment in...
MT Fire District Breaks Ground on New Fleet Services Facility
BELGRADE, Montana — The Central Valley Fire District (CVFD) will held a groundbreaking ceremony recently for its new fleet services facility, the district said in a Facebook post. The ceremony took place at the future site of the facility, 775 Frank Road in Belgrade,...
Syracuse (NY) FD Plans to Make Part of Furniture Store Into Maintenance Garage
Jeremy Boyersyracuse.com(TNS) Syracuse, N.Y. — Part of a massive furniture store on Syracuse’s South Side could soon become the city fire department’s maintenance facility. The Syracuse Common Council approved a series of resolutions Monday authorizing an...
Terex, REV Group Announce Strategic Merger
Terex Corporation and REV Group announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to merge in a stock and cash transaction to form a leading specialty equipment manufacturer.
FD Uses Tactical Pumper as High Water Rescue Rig
The city wanted a more nimble vehicle to negotiate tight areas in town, as well as to access residents during flooding and high water.
