Rigs

The Detroit Fire Department (DFD) has officially reached Darley Demander status, setting the pace for Departments making the switch to Darley pumps.

The Petoskey (MI) Fire Department took delivery of twin custom Sutphen pumpers built on Monarch cabs and chassis and featuring 1,500-gpm pumps and 750-gallon tanks.

The North Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department has taken delivery of this Sutphen Monarch 1,500/750 custom pumper.

What they do may undoubtedly affect fire apparatus design, requirements, and capabilities in the future. It might be advisable to stay abreast of their activities.

How does an APC determine what it should purchase? What can the APC compare proposed LED lights to?

The Pahrump Valley quint has a Waterous 1,500-gpm side-mount pump, a 500-gallon polypropylene water tank, a 50-gallon foam tank, and a Waterous CAFS.

Shown are Sutphen rigs on scene and operating at a two-alarm fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The Wethersfield (CT) Fire Department has recently taken delivery of this Sutphen heavy-duty custom 1,500/750 pumper.

Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus recently delivered this 4x4 rig built on a Freightliner cab and chassis to Sherman County, Kansas.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, does not require an onboard generator on any of its various apparatus classifications. Nor does it require one under what specific minor equipment “shall be available” before a rig is placed in service.