Rosenbauer America Indoor/Outdoor Experience at FDIC International 2024

At FDIC International 2024, Rosenbauer America will participate both in the Indiana Convention Center (ICC, Booth 3407) and in the South Street Exhibits. Highlights of the two exhibit areas include:

  • Three RTX trucks
  • Four Rosenbauer aerials, on South Street for demonstrations.
  • Rosenbauer One Logic Control System (One LCS) King Cobra aerial.
  • Rosenbauer Commander and General chassis; FX and EXT bodies.
  • Rosenbauer Battery Extinguishing System Technology (BEST™).
  • Rosenbauer RTE Robot demonstrations on South Street.
  • Serving Fire Department Coffee (FDC) in our ICC booth from the FDC truck.

One RTX will be inside, with the other two at the outside exhibits—one RTX will be pumping water at the HEAT event, and the other is available for demonstrations. On April 18, coffee will be served from 11:00 to 5:00; aerial demonstrations will be available from 11:00 to 5:30, and scheduled RTX demonstrations from 11:00 to 5:00. The HEAT event with the RTX pumping water begins at 12:00. On April 19, coffee will be served from 10:00 to 4:30; aerial demonstrations will be 10:00 to 5:00; and RTX scheduled demonstrations will take place from 10:00 to 5:00. The HEAT event with the RTX pumping water begins at 12:00. On April 20, coffee will be served from 9:00 to 12:00; aerial demonstrations are scheduled from 9:00 to 1:00; and RTX demonstrations will be from 9:00 to 12:00 with no preregistration required. The HEAT events with the RTX pumping water will begin at 10:00 and 12:00.

Layout subject to change

Specifications of Trucks on Display
Following are details on the trucks on display this year at FDIC International.

Inside rigs include:

  • Commander™ EXT 109-Foot Viper™ aerial: Rosenbauer EXT body, Hale Qmax-XS 1,500-gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank, and Whelen warning lights, four-seciton rear-mount Viper aerial, and SMART Aerial™ controls.
  • FX Tanker: Freightliner M2-112 cab and chassis, Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump, 2,500-gallon water tank, rear swivel dump, Zico folding drop tank, and Whelen warning lights.
  • General™ FXR pumper: Rosenbauer General™ chassis with 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer FXR body, Waterous CXVC 1,500-gpm pump, 1,000-gallon water tank, and Whelen warning lights.
  • Commander FX pumper; Commander chassis with 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer FX body, Waterous CXV 1,500-gpm pump, 1,000-gallon water tank, 20-gallon foam cell, Command Light Knight 2 KL4115A-CH light tower, and Whelen warning lights.
  • Commander EXT SAM pumper: Rosenbauer Commander chassis with 70-inch cab, Rosenbauer EXT body, IDEX SAM system, Hale RSD 1,500-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam cell, Will-Burt Night Scan Powerlite light tower, and FireTech warning lights.
  • Commander EXT 68-foot Roadrunner aerial: Rosenbauer Commander chassis with 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer EXT body, Waterous S100 1,750-gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank, 40-gallon foam cell, TFT Typhoon remote-control deck gun, and Whelen warning lights, 68-foot three section rear-mount Roadrunner aerial, SMART Aerial controls, TFT Typhoon remote-control monitor.
  • Commander EXT 101-foot King Cobra™ aerial: Rosenbauer Commander chassis, 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer EXT body, Rosenbauer N110 2,250-gpm pump, Rosenbauer One Logic Control System (LCS), 500-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam cell, Whelen warning lights, 101-foot three section King Cobra rear-mount aerial, 8-foot articulating jib, and SMART Aerial controls.
  • International Type 3 pumper: International HV507 4×4 chassis, Rosenbauer 12-gauge Galvanneal body, Waterous CXVK 1,000-gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank, 20-gallon foam cell, Hannay EPF hose reel with 1-inch discharge, and Whelen warning lights.

Outside rigs include:

  • Commander EXT 109-foot Viper aerial: Commander chassis, 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer EXT body, Rosenbauer N110 2,250-gpm pump, 200-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam cell, Whelen warning lights, four-section Viper rear-mount aerial, and SMART Aerial controls.
  • Commander EXT 101-foot King Cobra aerial: Commander chassis, 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer EXT body, Rosenbauer N110 2,250-gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam cell, Whelen warning lights, three section King Cobra rear-mount aerial, 8-foot articulating jib, and SMART Aerial controls.
  • Commander FX 101-foot Cobra aerial: Commander chassis, 70-inch cab, Hale 8FGR 1,500-gpm pump, Rosenbauer FX body, 500-gallon water tank, Whelen warning lights, 101-foot three section Cobra rear-mount aerial, Aerial Command Seat, and SMART Aerial controls.
  • Commander EXT 100-foot Cobra midmount aerial: Commander chassis, 60-inch cab, Rosenbauer EXT body, Rosenbauer N110 2,250-gpm pump, 300-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam cell, Whelen warning lights, five-section Cobra midmount aerial, and SMART Aerial controls.

There will also be nonapparatus equipment on display including:

Rosenbauer Technical Equipment (RTE) Robot—RM35 Configuration

  • Remote Control
    • Single joystick monitor movement and spray pattern control
    • 3.5-inch full-color camera feed display screen
    • Programmable spray pattern oscillation
    • 4-step flow rate control
    • Warning light controls
    • Waist and shoulder strap options
  • Robot
    • 47.25- × 31.5- ×35-inch in stowed position
    • 1,105 pounds
    • 2x 48V electric motors 4
    • 4x 12V 80Ah Lead-Acid Batteries (Nonproprietary)
    • Full-color and night vision camera
  • Monitor & Plumbing
    • Rosenbauer RM35 monitor
    • 925-gpm @150 psi with four-step flow rate control
    • 4-inch Storz inlet
    • 1.5-inch NH handline outlet

Rosenbauer Battery Extinguishing System Technology (BEST)

  • Extinguishing Unit
    • 46 pounds
    • 8-millisecond firing speed
    • 8-gpm water flow at 100 psi
    • Positioned with Standard Pike Pole
  • Hoses
    • 26 feet three inches long
    • 53 pounds
  • Control Unit
    • 48.5 pounds
    • Powered by standard SCBA bottle

Rosenbauer N200 Pump

  • 5,570 gpm+ from draft
  • 12-inch suction/8-inch discharge
  • High-strength, corrosion-resistant, lightweight, carbon fiber housing and impeller
  • Self-adjusting mechanical seal
  • High-efficiency double volute, single-suction, closed impeller design
  • Driven via split-shaft gearbox

For more information, visit www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

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