A new apparatus is more than a piece of equipment, it's a pillar of the community. Take a walk around the Buckhannon Fire Department's new Sutphen custom pumper with the Mayor of Buckhannon, Robbie Skinner, and Lieutenant Linn Baxa of the Buckhannon Fire Department....
Durham (NC) Fire Department Engine Walkaround
Take a walk around the Durham Fire Department's new Engine This is one of seven identical Sutphens destined for the Bull City. These newly designed apparatus are equipped with a green initiative auxiliary power unit for idle reduction and more. Thank you Durham Fire...
Sutphen Corporation Receives 13-Apparatus Order from Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
Sutphen Corporation, the largest family-owned fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, recently received a 13-fire apparatus order from Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue. The recently ordered apparatus include seven custom pumpers, four SL 75 mid-mount aerial ladders; and...
Roll-Up Doors
Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment publishes a monthly list showing photos of about two dozen new apparatus deliveries. In the last three months, 66% of the deliveries featured roll-up compartment doors, 23% had hinged doors, and 11% had a combination of both.
Two Sutphen Customers Running All Sutphen Engines, Aerial in Fleets
Two longtime customers of Sutphen Corp., the Dearborn (MI) Fire Department and Clemson (SC) Fire and EMS, are running only Sutphen engines and aerials in their fire response fleets, and praise the family-owned company for its quality products and strong relationships with its customers.
Where Have All the Apparatus Builders Gone?
The size an OEM is not necessarily reflective of the quality of the apparatus manufactured, nor does the size of a local dealership indicate the expertise and knowledge of its vendor that knocks on your firehouse door.
Darley Builds WASP Max for North Evans (NY) Fire District
The North Evans WASP Max is powered by a 330-hp 6.7-liter diesel engine; has Super Single wheels and tires and a suspension lift package; and has a 320-gallon water tank, a 25-gallon Class A foam tank, and a FoamPro 2001 foam system.
Detroit (MI) Fire Department Switches to Darley Pumps
The Detroit Fire Department (DFD) has officially reached Darley Demander status, setting the pace for Departments making the switch to Darley pumps.
Petoskey (MI) Twin Sutphen Custom Pumpers
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.
North Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department Custom 1,500/750 Custom Pumper
The North Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department has taken delivery of this Sutphen Monarch 1,500/750 custom pumper.
LED Scene Lights
How does an APC determine what it should purchase? What can the APC compare proposed LED lights to?
Gallery: Sutphen Rigs Operating At Kenosha (WI) Fire
Shown are Sutphen rigs on scene and operating at a two-alarm fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin.