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Laramie Fire Department takes delivery of 2008 Medtec Ambulance - 05/08/2008
The Laramie, Wyo. Fire Department has just taken delivery of the first of two new 2008 F30 4x4 ambulances from Medtec.

Shepherdstown Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Engine - 01/03/2008
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV - The Shepherdstown Fire Department has just picked up a new custom built 2007 Pierce Dash from Wisconsin. Rescue Engine 3 has a 515HP Detroit Diesel Engine, Allison Transmission, 2000gpm pump, 830 gallons of water, 30 gallons class 'B' foam, Will Burt 6-head light tower, 35KW generator, and seats eight people. It will go into service shortly and will be a welcome addition to their fleet.

Fire Trucks Plus Delivers Truck to Volunteer Fire Company - 12/19/2007
Fire Trucks Plus, Inc. has sold their 1999 KME 75’ Aerial Catto to the Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company, located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Fire Trucks Plus is one of the premier fire apparatus sales organizations in the industry with a commitment to delivering quality products and excellent customer service.

Burner Fire Control of Lafayette, LA. Delivers Two Twin Agent Trailers to Santiago, Chile - 05/09/2007
Burner Fire Control, of Lafayette, LA. has just delivered to Santiago, Chile two twin agent trailers. The first trailer has 150 gallons of premix AFFF and 450 lbs of dry chemical. The second trailer has 150 gallons of AFFF premix and 1000 lbs of dry chemical.

Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District Receives a Brand New Apparatus - 04/02/2007
The Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District receives a brand new 2007 Custom Cab Pierce Quantum. Check out the Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District located at 4940 Bonita Road, Bonita, California 91902.

Sycuan Fire Department Gets New Apparatus Delivery - 04/02/2007
The Sycuan Fire Department has taken the delivery of a brand new 2007 Pierce Enforcer, engine 6311. It is a type 1 triple combination pumper that includes a 500 gallon tank with foam.

The Village of La Grange Park, IL Announces Its Newest Delivery - 04/02/2007
The Village of La Grange Park, Illinois, announces a new delivery to their department. The 2007 Pierce Enforcer Rear Mount Pumper is one of only a few rear mount pumpers in the area, and will serve as the departments primary rescue apparatus.

Phelps Fire Department Takes a New Delivery - 03/23/2007
PHELPS, NY - On March 23, 2007 Phelps Fire Department took delivery of this FasTak Wildland Pumper from American LaFrance which replaces a 1979 Chevy with a Redding Body. This unit is on a 4-door ...

Two New Helicopters to Join LAFD Fleet - 03/02/2007
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has awarded a contract for two AW139 medium-twin helicopters to perform fire-fighting missions in the city-related area.

Colo. fire department gets new ambulance - 02/12/2007
Rye Fire Protection District gets a new Medtec Pro-Duty 146.

Oakdale, Pa. Replaces 1980 Chevy Rescue - 01/05/2007
This Rescue was built in 2006, and is a 4 door Ford F550, 6.0L powerstroke diesel. The Body was purchased through Dill's Fire and Safety equipment, and fabricated by Summit Fire Apparatus.

Pierce to build six Velocity fire trucks for Eugene, Ore. - 12/19/2006
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., North America's leading fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer, has received its first order for six new Pierce® Velocity™ chassis from Eugene Fire & EMS in Eugene, Ore.

Chattanooga (Tenn.) Fire Department - 10/19/2006
The Chattanooga Fire Department introduced its new fire-rescue boat to the local news media today. Though not fully operational, the boat and a hand-picked crew of Chattanooga firefighters have been asked to provide a safety standby ...

Tiburon (Calif.) Fire Protection District: Moose Boats - 09/07/2006
Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer, recently delivered a M2-35 fire/rescue boat to the Tiburon Fire Protection District of Tiburon, CA. This vessel is a 35’-6” all aluminum catamaran powered by twin Cummins 380hp turbo diesels...

Ensign Twp. (Mich.) Fire Department: Wildfire Manufacturing Inc. - 08/10/2006
Wildfire Manufacturing Inc. has built a new CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) fast attack brush fire truck for the Ensign Twp. Fire Dept., Ensign Michigan. This FORD F350 features an ODIN COLT CAFS unit with 150 gal water tank...

Johnson Twp (Ind.) Fire Department: Wildfire Manufacturing Inc. - 08/10/2006
Johnson Twp Fire Department in Wolcottville, IN recently took delivery of their Ford F350 Single Cab Wildfire Manufacturing Inc. Fast Attack Brush Fire Truck in July ‘06. This truck is equipped with a 225 Gallon tank with a Darley pump. ...

Northport (N.Y.) Fire Department: Moose Boats - 08/09/2006
Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer, recently delivered a M2-33 outboard fire/rescue boat to the Northport Fire Department (NFD) located on Long Island in New York. This vessel is a 33'-6" all aluminum catamaran powered by twin 250hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboards...

The Cologne (Minn.) Fire & Rescue Department: CustomFIRE - 08/01/2006
The Cologne (Minn.) Fire & Rescue Department has taken delivery of a pumper from CustomFIRE Apparatus. Built on a five-seat Spartan Gladiator chassis, the apparatus features a 400-hp Cummins ISL engine...

The Gloucester (Va.) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department: Pierce Manufacturing - 08/01/2006
The Gloucester (Va.) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has taken delivery of a GMC mini-pumper from Pierce. Built on a GMC 5500 chassis, the unit features a Duramax engine...

The Simpsonville (S.C.) Fire Department: Spartan Fire & Emergency - 08/01/2006
The Simpsonville (S.C.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a rescue pumper from Spartan Fire & Emergency Apparatus. Built on a six-seat Pierce Arrow XT chassis, the apparatus features a 425-hp Pierce engine...

The Devil's Lake (N.D.) City Fire Department: Rosenbauer - 07/01/2006

The Devil's Lake (N.D.) City Fire Department has taken delivery of a tanker from Rosenbauer. The apparatus, built on a two-door Ford F-550 chassis, features a 300-gallon polypropylene booster tank, a Waterous Pneumax 250-gpm CAFS pump, a rear-mount pump panel and an AuraGen 5,000-watt generator. ...

The Fayal (Minn.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE - 07/01/2006
The Fayal (Minn.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper from CustomFIRE Apparatus. The apparatus, built on an International 7400 two-seater chassis, is powered by an International DT570 310-hp engine with an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission.

The Pampa (Texas) Fire Department: Ferrara - 06/01/2006
The Pampa (Texas) Fire Department has taken delivery of a rescue pumper from Ferrara. Built on an HME Intruder 2 chassis, the apparatus is equipped with a 330-hp Cummins ISC engine and an Allison EVS 3000 transmission. ...

The Mead County (Kan.) Fire Department: Rosenbauer - 06/01/2006
The Mead County (Kan.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper from Rosenbauer. The apparatus is built on an International 7400 chassis powered by a Cummins 310-hp diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. ...

The Mayo Area (S.C.) Fire District: Red Diamond - 06/01/2006
The Mayo Area (S.C.) Fire District has taken delivery of a Red Diamond pumper/tanker. Built on a five-seater Peterbilt 335 chassis, the apparatus is powered by a 330-hp Cummins ISC engine and an Allison EVS 3000 transmission. ...

The Wildwood (Mich.) Fire Department: Wolverine - 06/01/2006
The Wildwood (Mich.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a Wolverine pumper/tanker. Built on a two-seater Sterling chassis, this rig is powered by a 330-hp Caterpillar C7 and an Allison five-speed automatic transmission. ...

The Newmanstown (Pa.) Fire Department: KME - 06/01/2006
The Newmanstown (Pa.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a KME pumper powered by a 455-hp Detroit Series 60 engine and an Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission. The apparatus is equipped with a Waterous 1,750-gpm single pump and a 750-gallon polypropylene IIE tank. ...

The Grapeville (Pa.) Volunteer Fire Company: W.S. Darley & Co. - 06/01/2006
The Grapeville (Pa.) Volunteer Fire Company has taken delivery of a 4 x 4 quick-attack unit built on a Chevrolet 4500 chassis from W.S. Darley & Co. The apparatus is powered by a Duramax 6600 diesel engine and an Allison 1000 automatic transmission. ...

The City of Gonzales (La.) Fire Department: Ferrara - 06/01/2006
The City of Gonzales (La.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a Ferrara rescue pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis. The rig is powered by a 330-hp Cummins ISC engine and an Allison EVS 3000 transmission. ...

The Chilliwack (British Columbia) Fire Department: American LaFrance - 06/01/2006
The Chilliwack (British Columbia) Fire Department has taken delivery of an American LaFrance pumper. Built on a Metropolitan chassis, this apparatus is powered by a 370-hp Cummins engine and an Allison EVS 3000 transmission. ...

The Scurry (Texas) Fire Department: Neel Fire Protection - 06/01/2006
The Scurry (Texas) Fire Department has taken delivery of a large brush truck from Neel Fire Protection Apparatus. Built on an International 7300 4 x 4 chassis, the truck features a 1,250-gallon polypropylene tank, a 34-hp diesel fire pump ...

The Kent (Ind.) Volunteer Fire Company: RKO Enterprises - 06/01/2006
The Kent (Ind.) Volunteer Fire Company has taken delivery of a Kubota RTV 900 from RKO Enterprises. The vehicle features a Kubota 21.6-hp engine, a Kubota variable hydro transmission, hydraulic brakes and a stainless-steel body. ...

The Broadalbin-Kennyetto (N.Y.) Fire Company: HME - 06/01/2006
The Broadalbin-Kennyetto (N.Y.) Fire Company has taken delivery of an HME rescue pumper. Built on an HME 1871-SFO chassis with an SFO-MFD 12" raised-roof cab, the apparatus is powered by a 350-hp Cummins ISL engine and an Allison 3000 EVS five-speed transmission. ...

The Garwood (N.J.) Fire Department: Pierce Manufacturing - 06/01/2006
The Garwood (N.J.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a six-seater Pierce Enforcer chassis with a 400-hp Cummins engine from Pierce. It is equipped midship with a Waterous 1,500-gpm CMUY two-stage pump and a 500-gallon (30-gallon foam) polypropylene water tank. ...

The Hamlin (N.Y.) Fire Department: E-One - 06/01/2006
The Hamlin (N.Y.) Fire Department has taken delivery of an E-One C550 rescue pumper. Built on a 4 x 2 chassis and powered by a 400-hp Cummins diesel engine coupled with an Allison transmission, the apparatus features electronic pump governor controls with seven pre-connected attack lines and a remote-controlled deck gun fed by a 2,000-gpm Hale pump. ...

The Iron River (Wis.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE - 06/01/2006
The Iron River (Wis.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper from CustomFIRE Apparatus. The apparatus, built on an International five-seater chassis, is equipped with an International DT570 310-hp engine; an Allison 3000 EVS transmission ...

The Coolsprings Township (Ind.) Fire Department: HME - 05/01/2006
The Coolsprings Township Fire Department in Michigan City, Ind., has taken delivery of an HME rescue pumper built on an 1871-P2 chassis. Powered by a 350-hp Cummins ISC engine with an Allison 3000 EVS five-speed transmission, the rescue pumper features a bolt-together, stainless-steel body with Gortite roll-up doors...

Pickerel (Wis.) Fire & Rescue: W.S. Darley - 05/01/2006
Pickerel (Wis.) Fire & Rescue has taken delivery of a Conquest stainless-steel pumper from W.S. Darley. The apparatus, built on a Navistar International chassis, features a Navistar International 330-hp engine...

The Galena (Ill.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE - 05/01/2006
The Galena (Ill.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from CustomFIRE Apparatus. The apparatus, built on a Spartan chassis that seats six, features a Cummins 330-hp engine; an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission; anti-lock brakes...

The Dietrich (Idaho) Fire District: Pierce - 05/01/2006
The Dietrich (Idaho) Fire District has taken delivery of a Pierce Contender pumper built on a Kenworth T-300 chassis that seats five. The apparatus features a Cummins ISC 300 engine, an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission, a 1,000-gallon water tank and air brakes. ...

The Palo (Minn.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE - 05/01/2006
The Palo Fire Department in Aurora, Minn., has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from CustomFIRE Apparatus. The apparatus, built on an International chassis that seats two, features an International 310-hp engine, an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission and anti-lock brakes. ...

The Brunswick (N.Y.) Fire Company No. 1: Sutphen - 05/01/2006
The Brunswick (N.Y.) Fire Company No. 1 has taken delivery of a 2005 Monarch custom pumper from Sutphen. The engine/rescue unit features a 10" raised roof, a Detroit Series 60 455-hp engine, an Allison 4000 EVS transmission...

The Fairmont Township (Pa.) Fire Department: KME - 05/01/2006
The Fairmont Township (Pa.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper from KME. The apparatus, built on an International 7400 chassis, features a 330-hp engine and an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. ...

Hooksett (N.H.) Fire-Rescue: E-One - 05/01/2006
Hooksett (N.H.) Fire-Rescue has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from E-One. The apparatus, built on an E-One Typhoon chassis with seating for four, features a Cummins 400-hp engine and an Allison automatic transmission. ...

The Houston Fire Department: Ferrara Fire - 05/01/2006
The Houston Fire Department has taken delivery of seven heavy-duty 107' ladder trucks and 11 pumpers from Ferrara Fire Apparatus. The seven aerials, built on Ferrara’s custom Igniter Cab and chassis, each feature a Cummins ISM 500-hp engine, cab seating for six and a 107' heavy-duty ladder with a 750-lb. tip load.

The Woodstock (Ontario) Fire Department: American LaFrance - 05/01/2006
The Woodstock Fire Department in Ontario, Canada, has taken delivery of an aerial from American LaFrance. The apparatus, built on an Eagle chassis, features a 75' ladder, a Detroit Diesel engine and an Allison transmission. ...

The Delaware Valley (Ohio) Fire Department: Neel Fire Protection - 05/01/2006
The Delaware Valley (Ohio) Fire Department has taken delivery of a rescue unit from Neel Fire Protection Apparatus. The apparatus features an all-aluminum body with roll-up doors, a rear-area roll-out tray and all-required lights and sound by Neel.

The Schulenburg (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department: Boise Mobile Equipment - 05/01/2006
The Schulenburg (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from Boise Mobile Equipment. The apparatus, built on an International 4400 4 x 2 cab and chassis, features a 330-hp engine...

The Archer Lodge (N.C.) Fire Department: Ferrara - 04/01/2006
The Archer Lodge (N.C.) Fire Department has taken delivery of an extruded top-mount pumper from Ferrara Fire Apparatus. The apparatus, built on a Ferrara Inferno chassis that seats eight, features a Cummins ISL 400-hp engine...

The Camargo Countryside (Ill.) Fire Protection District: W.S. Darley - 04/01/2006
The Camargo Countryside (Ill.) Fire Protection District has taken delivery of a Polyvision pumper from W.S. Darley. The apparatus, built on a Spartan Motors chassis, features a Cummins ISC 330-hp engine...

The Lower Valley (Colo.) Fire District: Pierce Manufacturing - 04/01/2006
The Lower Valley (Colo.) Fire District has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from Pierce. The apparatus, built on a Pierce chassis that seats six, features a Detroit Diesel 455-hp engine...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Northwind Marine - 04/01/2006
Through a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwind Marine has delivered four 30' Argus-class fire and search and rescue (S&R) boats and 16 “extreme” fire and S&R boats to the Iraqi Civil Defense Directorate. The boats will be deployed in larger cities on a river system that covers the length of the country. ...

The Argyle (Mich.) Fire Department: Rosenbauer - 04/01/2006
The Argyle (Mich.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from Rosenbauer. The apparatus, built on a Sterling Acterra two-door chassis, features a Caterpillar C7 330-hp diesel engine...

The Oshawa, Ontario, Fire Department: American LaFrance - 04/01/2006
The Oshawa, Ontario, Fire Department has taken delivery of a rescue pumper from American LaFrance. The apparatus, built on an Eagle chassis, features a Detroit Diesel engine and an Allison 4000 EVS-P transmission. ...

The Ocean Shores (Wash.) Fire Department: HME - 04/01/2006
The Ocean Shores (Wash.) Fire Department has taken delivery of an HME 2005 rescue pumper built on an HME 1871-P2 chassis. Powered by a 315-hp Cummins ISC engine with an Allison 3000 EVS five-speed transmission...

The Boltonville (Wis.) Fire Department: W.S. Darley - 04/01/2006
The Boltonville (Wis.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a Polyvision pumper from W.S. Darley. The apparatus, built on a Spartan Motors chassis, features a Cummins ISC 330-hp engine...

The Latham (N.Y.) Fire Department: KME - 04/01/2006
The Latham (N.Y.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a KME heavy-duty rescue unit with a stainless-steel, walk-around rescue body. The apparatus, built on a KME Predator XLFD chassis, features a Detroit Diesel Series 60 515-hp engine...

The Medford (Wis.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE - 04/01/2006
The Medford (Wis.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from CustomFIRE Apparatus. The apparatus, built on an International chassis, features a Cummins ISM 350-hp engine, an Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission and anti-lock brakes. ...

The Douglassville (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department: WildFire Truck & Equipment - 04/01/2006
The Douglassville (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department received a $10,900 grant from the Texas Forest Service to purchase a new slip-in hose and pump unit from Wildfire Truck & Equipment Sales. The unit was placed into service in one of the department’s brush trucks. ...

The Hamer (Idaho) Fire District: Boise Mobile Equipment - 04/01/2006
The Hamer (Idaho) Fire District has taken delivery of a pumper/tender from Boise Mobile Equipment. The apparatus, built on a Freightliner M2 chassis, features a 410-hp Caterpillar C13 engine...

The Falcon Heights (Minn.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE - 04/01/2006
The Falcon Heights (Minn.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a pumper/tanker from CustomFIRE Apparatus. The apparatus, built on a Sterling Acterra chassis that seats two, features a Caterpillar C7 300-hp pump...

The Trumball (Conn.) Fire Department: KME - 04/01/2006
The Trumball (Conn.) Fire Department has taken delivery of a KME custom pumper built on a KME Predator MFD chassis with 12" raised roof. The apparatus features a Cummins ISL 370-hp engine...

The Harmony (Texas) Fire Department: Neel Fire Protection - 03/01/2006
The Harmony (Texas) Fire Department has taken delivery of a mini pumper/rescue unit from Neel Fire Protection Apparatus. The apparatus, built on a Ford F-550 CrewCab, features a Fire Pump 34D/25/20...

The Teton County (Idaho) Fire Protection District: Boise Mobile Equipment - 03/01/2006
The Teton County (Idaho) Fire Protection District has taken delivery of three heavy brush engines from Boise Mobile Equipment. The apparatus, built on Kenworth T-300 4 x 4 chassis, feature a 300-hp Caterpillar C7 engine...




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