The Mabscott (WV) Volunteer Fire Department had previously purchased two custom engines from Sutphen Corp., so when it decided it needed new pumper on a short wheelbase that would be maneuverable for mountainous terrain, it again turned to Sutphen to build the rig.
The Baker (LA) Fire Department recently took delivery of this Sutphen SL75 aerial built on a Monarch cab and chassis featuring a 10-inch raised roof.
Mandating service requirements is admirable. However, purchasers should realize there can be and probably should be a difference in providing “service” applicable to warranty issues and providing general “everyday” service and general maintenance capabilities.
Brindlee Mountain has four ways for you to do this to make sure it meets your needs, you are comfortable with the condition, and that you get that “feeling” that this is the right fire truck for your fire department.
The Murfreesboro Fire Department, in Grand Blanc, MI, recently took delivery of this Sutphen midmount 75-foot aerial.
The Vestavia Hills rig is a 2003 Pierce Saber heavy rescue truck with seating for six firefighters, five of whom are in SCBA seats.
This narration covers the possible abuse or misuse of the “Bidder Complies” format. The Bidder Complies format is almost a fire service standard when writing purchasing specifications.
The new SLR 108 features Sutphen’s Huck® bolted aerial device with 3:1 safety factor and a 750-pound tip load when dry and 500-pound tip load when wet.
Sutphen stripped the entire vehicle down, blasted the triple wall frame with a zinc enriched primer for corrosion protection, and painted the frame black, which originally had been painted white.
Lately the fire service, warning light manufacturers, pundits, commentators, and safety gurus alike have advocated doing something about the glare or distraction of warning lights that people say can, could, may, or might be a cause or a contributing factor of accidents.
Yumbo, Colombia, recently took delivery of this American La France quint from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus.
The Statesville (NC) Fire Department recently took delivery of this Sutphen SPH 100 aerial built on a Sutphen Monarch custom chassis.
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