Vacuum tankers are not a new concept in rural water supply but are not well known in today’s fire service.
Patterson Creek (WV) FD Adds Vacuum Tanker to Fleet
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Deciphering and Navigating NFPA 1900
The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1900 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire Apparatus and Automotive Ambulances becomes effective Jan. 1, 2024. It is not an easy read and it will not fit in your back pocket.
Cumberland (MD) Fire Department Walkaround
With a 500-gallon water tank, over 120 feet of ground ladders, 800 feet of 5-inch hose and 200 feet of 2.5-inch hose, this #Sutphen SPH 100 is ready to go to work. Take a walk around the City of Cumberland MD Fire Department's new Sutphen 100-foot mid-mount aerial...
Freeburg (IL) Fire Protection District Gets Sutphen Rescue-Pumper, Pumper-Tanker
By Alan M. Petrillo Freeburg (IL) Fire Protection District had an ageing fleet and saw the need to replace a pumper and a tanker that protect its 53-square-mile district with a population of 8,000 residents located in a mix of suburban and rural properties. The ISO...
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.
2007 Darley/DT-4400 International Pumper
The Avon (SD) Fire Department recently took delivery of this Darley/International 1,500/1,000 pumper from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus.
Pierce to Make Digital Collision Avoidance Technology Standard on Custom Apparatus
Custom fire apparatus manufactured by Pierce will be equipped with HAAS Alert collision avoidance technology.
Toyne Builds Custom Pumper-Tanker, Quick Attack for the Storm Lake (IA) Fire Department
By Alan M. Petrillo The Storm Lake (IA) Fire Department, a combination agency with a paid full time chief, one paid full time firefighter, and 31 volunteer firefighters, was considering the need to replace two older fire apparatus. The first was a 1981 General...
Tanker Innovations Improve Water Carrying, Vehicle Handling Abilities
By Alan M. Petrillo Tankers (tenders), especially those carrying very large amounts of water, have sometimes been criticized for two major drawbacks: sacrificing compartment space to get to a specified...
Rig of the Day: Ferrara/Freightliner Commercial Tanker
Start-Girard Fire Protection District, Start, Louisiana Type: Commercial Tanker Chassis: Freightliner - M2-106 Body: Heavy-duty 3/16" marine-grade aluminum modular body Pump: Side Mount - Hale RSD 1,000-gpm Tank: 2,000 gallon water; 10" rear tank...
E-ONE/Freightliner 1,250/3,000 Tanker-Pumper
This is a 1992 E-ONE/Freightliner 3000 gallon Tanker Pumper with a 1,250-gpm pump and 1¾-inch Front jump line and a 1¾-inch side jump line. It carries 1,200 feet of 3-inch supply line , four SCBA , two 2.5-inch tank fills on the rear with a 5-inch Jet dump on the...
