Compiled by Ron Heal
delivery of the month
US Fire Apparatus—Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, Port Sulphur, LA, quick-attack apparatus. Dodge 5500 crew cab 4×4 cab and chassis; 6.7L Power Stroke V8 400-hp diesel engine; 3⁄16-inch marine grade aluminum body; stainless steel plumbing; rescue-style compartments; single electric 2,000-gpm monitor with foam expansion tube; hose storage for 6-inch hose. Dealer: Ryan Nawrocki, US Fire Pump, Holden, LA.
Pierce—Atlanta (IL) Fire Department pumper. Saber FR cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CX 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,500-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; Akron 125-gpm inline foam eductor; Harrison 6-kW generator; booster reel in rear compartment; front intake. Dealer: Larry Graves, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL.
E-ONE—Casco (ME) Fire Rescue Department pumper. Typhoon severe duty cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; E-ONE eMAX 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Class One Smart Foam single-agent foam system. Dealer: Chris Champagne, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, Brunswick, ME.
Rosenbauer—Dekalb Fire Department, Edwardsville, IL, 100-foot aerial ladder quint. Commander 60-inch cab and chassis with 8-inch raised roof; Cummins X15L 600-hp engine; Rosenbauer N80 series 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank; Rosenbauer EXT aluminum body; SMART aerial control technology; sealed lever bank pump controls. Dealer: Steve Williams, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO.
Ferrara—Raymond (IL) Community Fire Protection District pumper-tanker. 96-inch Cinder LFD cab and chassis with 8-inch raised roof; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,250-gpm pump; 2,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; enclosed pump panel; Hendrickson STEERTEK NXT axle; 24-inch front bumper extension. Dealer: Mark Nixon, A.E.C. Fire & Safety, Springfield, IL.
Sutphen—Town of Mohawk Fire District, Fonda, NY, pumper. Monarch 73-inch cab and chassis with 15-inch raised roof; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale SmartFoam 2.1 single-agent foam system; Harrison 8-kW generator. Dealer: Phil Vander Molen and Dan McAllister, Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service, Syracuse, NY.
KME—West Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department 101-foot tractor-drawn aerial. Severe Service tractor cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; STEERTEK NXT front axle; Tema driveline retarder; Harrison 8-kW generator; Danhard HVAC system for tillerman cab. Dealer: Ken Creese, South Florida Emergency Vehicles, Fort Myers, FL.
Alexis—Hempfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, Greenville, PA, tanker. International HV707 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 2,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Newton 10-inch rear swivel dump valve; 2,100-gallon portable folding tank; two 2½-inch rear Fire Programs tank fills. Dealer: John Borland, Fire-Fly Fire Equipment, Cranesville, PA.
Spartan Emergency Response—Valley Center (KS) Fire Department pumper. Metro Star LFD cab and chassis; Cummins X12 5400-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system; Zico ladder rack; Quick Pull rear hosebed flap. Dealer: Spencer Stephens, Feld Fire, Grain Valley, MO.
Darley—Benton County Fire District #6, Patterson, WA, Max-Tactical pumper. Ford F-550 four-door 4×4 cab and chassis; Power Stroke 6.7L 330-hp engine; Super Single tires and wheels to improve off-road firefighting capabilities; Darley PSMC 1,500-gpm pump with AutoCAFS using FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; 300-gallon polypropylene water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; CoPolymer body with seven compartments. Dealer: Neal Brooks, Darley Sales Manager, Braceville, IL.
Smeal—Onondaga Hill Fire Department, Syracuse, NY, 75-foot rear-mount aerial ladder quint. Spartan Gladiator LFD cab and chassis with 10-inch raised roof with trench; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank. Dealer: Steve Dembrowski, Colden Enterprises, Buffalo, NY.
SVI Trucks—Port Moody (British Columbia, Canada) heavy rescue. Spartan Metro Star LFD cab and chassis with 10-inch raised roof; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; 18-foot walk-around rescue body; Will-Burt Night Scan 3.0 NS-10 light tower; Onan 30-kW generator; upper body storage compartments; Holmatro CORE™ Technology hydraulic power units; Dealer: Sean Montague, Safetek Emergency Vehicles, Abbotsford, BC.
HME Ahrens-Fox—Grantham (NH) Fire Department pumper. Ahrens-Fox MFDxl 1871-W cab and chassis with 12-inch raised roof; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale FoamLogix single-agent foam system; Golight roof-mounted remote spotlight. Dealer: Glenn Davis, Lakes Region Fire Apparatus, Tamworth, NH.
Spencer Manufacturing—Constantine (MI) Fire Department pumper. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; Hale Qmax-XS 1,500-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 1,013-gallon water tank. Dealer: Grant Spencer, Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI.
Marion—Thompsonville Fire District, Enfield, CT, pumper. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank. Dealer: Alan Harris, Northeastern Fire Associates, Cheshire, CT.
Toyne—Bronson (IA) Fire Department pumper-tanker. Kenworth T480 two-door cab and chassis; Paccar PX9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSPA 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 3,000-gallon water tank; Syntex 1,500-gallon portable tank with rear slide-in storage; front bumper-mounted Akron 3462 forestry monitor; stainless steel body. Dealer: John Nepple, Toyne Inc., Breda, IA.
Midwest Fire—Ocracoke (NC) Fire Protection Association pumper. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; Darley PSP 1,250-gpm PTO pump; APR polypropylene 1,000-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600-single-agent foam system; All-Poly™ construction; “Sweep Out” style compartments. Dealer: Brett Jensen, Midwest Fire, Luverne, MN.
Seagrave—McKinley Fire Company #1, Elkins Park, PA, Force quint. Marauder stainless steel full tilt cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 100-foot aerial ladder; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; Harrison 8-kW generator. Dealer: Todd Fell, Seagrave direct, Burlington, NJ. (Photo by Patrick Shoop Jr.)
CustomFIRE—St. Anthony (MN) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 650-gallon water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro S105-2001 single-agent foam system; three-drawer custom toolbox; pull-out tool board; adjustable compartment shelving. Dealer: Scott Lumby, CustomFIRE Apparatus, Osceola, WI.
Custom Fab & Body—Lena (WI) Volunteer Fire Department wet-side tanker. International HV607 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Waterous CL series 500-gpm pump; Chicago Plastics Systems 3,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Ziamatic PTS Quic Lift portable tank system; Husky 3,500-gallon folding tank; Gortite roll-up compartment doors. Dealer: Mark Pomasl, Mark Pomasl Enterprises, Antigo, WI.
EVI—Stafford County Fire & Rescue, Garrisonville, VA, heavy rescue. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; 25-foot walk-in rescue body; Will-Burt Night Scan NS 2.3-600 WHL LED light tower; AMKUS hydraulic reels; Onan 25-kW generator. Dealer: Pete Laake, FESCO Emergency Sales, Elkridge, MD. (Photo by Jason-Coleman Cobb.)
Danko—Gering (NE) Fire Department rescue. Ford F-550 4×4 Crew Cab and chassis; 6.7L 4V OHV Power Stroke V8 Turbo diesel 330-hp engine; 10-foot walk-around Danko rescue body; Smart Power LRT 8-kW generator; Command Light CL602A-W4 light tower; ROM roll-up compartment doors; hatch compartments. Dealer: Jeff Horn Danko, Snyder, NE.
