An ambulance and firetruck hitch a ride from Crisfield, headed for their new home on Tangier Island. / PATRICIA HILDENBRAND/THE DAILY TIMES

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TANGIER ISLAND — The Tangier Volunteer Fire Department received a new ambulance along with the return of its 1990 pump truck that had been sent for repairs to Steve Cropper and Sons in Ocean City.

The equipment arrived by barge, with Steven Thomas Transportation of Crisfield providing transport to the tiny island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.

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EMPORIA KME PUMPER PRESS RELEASE

The Emporia Volunteer Fire Dept. serves the City of Emporia as well as the majority of rural Greensville County Virginia.  The city is located at the crossroads of southeastern Virginia with U.S. Highway 58 passing thru the locality from the east and west and I-95 / U.S. 301 from the north and south.  The volunteer fire department provides both fire suppression and extrication services for these major thoroughfares as well as the remainder of the city and county as well as mutual aid areas in neighboring Southampton, Sussex, and Brunswick counties.

To better serve this mission, the department has recently taken delivery of a new KME pumper tanker apparatus has some unique features to make the job easier for the volunteers. The KME Predator Panther Long Four Door custom cab and chassis drive train consist of a Cummins ISL 450 horsepower engine and an Allison EVS4000 series automatic transmission with heavy duty 1810 series drive line system.   The KME cab which is third party tested and certified to the latest ECE integrity and crash standards, is designed to be the safest and highest tested cab in the fire industry to date.  The seating provides for six firefighters with five SCBA seats and body fender compartments for up to eleven spare air cylinders.

The pumping system consist of a Waterous Model CSU 2250 GPM pump that is U.L. certified at 1750 GPM for years of use.  To provide intake water to the pump, there is a 6” intake on each side as well as at the front bumper area.  For maximizing the flow from the on board 1250 gallon water tank, there is a 4” high capacity tank to pump piping with electrically controlled Akron 4” ball valve.  Multiple front bumper, side, and rear discharges are provided as well as three vertically stacked 2” speedlays with pull-out hose packing trays for ease of reloading.  An Akron “Apollo Hi-Riser” deck gun is provided on the top side deck gun piping with a compliment of automatic and straight bore tip nozzles and a portable ground base.

To provide protection for the pump panel instrumentation and controls as well as to make cleaning the apparatus easier, both sides of the pump house are fully enclosed modules with ROM roll-up doors as the other side compartments on the body are.

The apparatus has a 1250 gallon water tank as well as a 40 gallon Class-A foam tank and a Class-B foam tank system.  The foam tanks will supply the Foam Pro Model 3012 high capacity A/B electronic injection foam system with foam concentrates from permitting the unit to have five preconnect discharges foam or water capable for general firefighting as well as on Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels.

A high output warning system is provided on the unit for ultimate protection while responding and while on the scene.  The Whelen LED upper and lower light bar system as well as an LED Rota-Ray light on the cab grille area provide maximum low current draw lighting.  As for audible alerting equipment, there is a Whelen electronic siren, Federal Q2B mechanical siren and Hadley “Emergency” air horns.

For enhanced scene illumination, there are two Fire Research Evolution 150 watt LED 12 volt “brow” lights mounted on the front roof area of the cab, a 9000 watt Wilburt light tower mounted on the cab roof, and four (4) 1500 watt semi-recessed flood lights in the sides of the primary hose bed.  For remote electrical operations, there is a Hannay 200 foot electric rewind booster reel with junction box.  The A.C. lighting on the vehicle is powered by way of a Harrison 15,000 watt hydraulic generator system.

Large firefighting items such as the ground ladders, pike poles, hard suction hoses are all stored within the body and hose bed area for ease of access as well as for added environmental protection.  The enclosed body compartments afford approximately 250 cubic feet of storage space.  The full width primary hose bed design affords storage for a minimum of 1500 feet of 5” supply line and 500 feet of 3” hose with a “hose bed to ground” dimension of only 91” for ease of access.

The apparatus is designed to be a “war wagon” in the fire department’s arsenal of fire apparatus and will soon be joined by a KME 2000 gallon elliptical tanker for added water support in the rural areas of the county.

“The Hampden-Sydney Vol. Fire Department took delivery of a 2011 Chevy Tahoe 4WD SSV on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011.

This week, when it is placed in service, the unit will assume the call sign of EMS 2-9 and will continue to serve the same duty as its predecessor, providing non-transport BLS EMS to a large portion of the southern half of Prince Edward County.

The vehicle was purchased from Criswell Chevrolet and the up-fitting was completed by Crenshaw Corp. in Richmond, VA.

This vehicle will serve as a badly needed replacement for the previous EMS 2-9, a 1988 Chevy K-5 Blazer.”

Checkout this video of the newest additions to the Virginia Beach Fire Department Marine Team. Fireboat 6 has recently hit the waters as the latest addition to Virginia Beach FD’s Marine Team on August 25th.

The boat has twin 200 hp mercury motors and is 24′ feet long. It can carry 10 people. The boat has radar and side scanning sonar capabilities.

Fireboat 6 will assist with firefighting operations, rescues, recovery efforts, and marine firefighting operations.

Fireboat 12 also joins the fleet. Fireboat 12 is a 41′ UTB retired coast guard boat. Fireboat 12 is the fleets largest boat. Fireboat 12 was built in 1976.

Fireboat 6
2010 Metal Shark Relentless 24
Twin 200 hp outboard Mercury Engines
500 GPM pump with 500 GPM monitor
100 gallon fuel tank
200 foot tow line
Top speed of 52 mph and drafts 2 feet of water
Vertical clearance on the water is 9-1/2 feet
Vertical clearance on the trailer is 12-1/2 feet

The Melfa Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on Virginia’s Eastern Shore recently acquired the former Engine 10 from Williamsburg Fire Department. Melfa Fire Chief Randy Parker expects to place the engine in service later this month. EasternShoreFire.com has more details and pictures.

On August 5, 2011 the Portsmouth Fire Department took delivery of 11 new pieces of apparatus. They were on display at at the Portsmouth City Park.

Sean Doney was on hand to snap a few photos of the apparatus. The new deliveries include two Battalion Chief’s vehicles, Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 7, Engine 10, and Quint 10 among other vehicles.

FireRescueTV.com crews were also on hand to video the new deliveries (video below the photos).

Tazewell County Fire & Rescue recently purchased this brand new squad. Squad 2 is built on a 2011 Cheverolet G3500. The truck was built by Custom Truck and Body Works in Woodbury, Georgia. Squad 2 is one of four ACLS ambulances operated by the department.

Information and photos submitted by Captain Seth Allison

The Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company recently acquired a new engine. Designated Engine 103, the unit is a 1989 Emergency One / Simon-Duplex that formerly served as Engine 10 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Engine 103 is equipped with a 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank, and carries 1000 feet of five inch LDH supply hose. The engine is powered by a 6V92 Detroit diesel and an Allison automatic transmission. Chief Randy Parker anticipates placing Engine 103 in service later this month.

Photo by David Allen
For more photos check out EasternShoreFire.com

Information from Charlottesville Chief Charles Werner
Photo by John D. Friis

The benefits of CFD’s newest Pierce 95’ Quint Mid Mount Platform.  This comes at a time when CFD has changed its apparatus response configuration from 5 engines and an aerial company to 4 engines, 1 Quint Tower and an Tiller Aerial Ladder.  It adds more functional and tactical capabilities to help address the increase of higher buildings, technical rescues while enhancing water tower versatility.

• The Quint can act as a pumper or an aerial.  Components include aerial device, pump, water tank, hose and EMS equipment.

• Tower 10 has a 40% increase in tip load at full extension. The increase allows for greater loading in rescues as well as accommodating more firefighters in the basket.

• Tower 10 has a 100% increase in water flow capacity at the end of the platform as compared to our existing aerial ladder.  Truck 1 has 1,000 gpm rating, Tower 10 2,000 gpm as well as 2 monitors allowing water flow in 2 directions.

• Safety.  Roof ventilation and overhaul can be performed from the platform.  Exit from the platform to elevated areas is much safer than going off the tip of an aerial.  Safer to move conscious or unconscious victims from a window in a fire to the platform rather than onto the tip of a ladder.

• Tower 10 has vehicle rescue capability with Hurst hydraulic tool systems.  It has a stokes rescue basket system and all the equipment needed for high angle and other technical rescues.

Tower 10 safety systems include:

• TAC4 suspension decreases stopping distance by 23%

• Front and side roll protection.  Includes side air bags for rear seating positions.
• Electronic stability control.
• Tire pressure monitoring system and front tire blow out protection.
• Interlock aerial safety systems that will not allow aerial functions past design capabilities.
• Command zone monitors vehicle and aerial functions and displays them on a monitor.

New Deliveries and Apparatus Roster – Reynolds Store Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company

By Mike Sanders

Station 20 in Frederick County, Virginia is the Reynolds Store Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.  Located on Rt. 522, Station 20 is approximately midway between Winchester, Virginia and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.  The department has recently added three trucks to their apparatus roster.

Tanker 20 is a 2010 KenWorth T300 built by Southern Fire in 2011

The old part of the station

Reynolds Store Fire Station

Tanker 20 is a much needed addition to the fleet since Reynolds Store is in a rural area and bringing water to an incident was handled by the department’s engine and rescue engine with tanker support covered by other stations.  The tanker arrived at Reynolds Store at the very end of April, just in time to participate in the annual Apple Blossom firefighter’s parade in Winchester.  Tanker 20 is a 2010 KenWorth T300 built by Southern Fire in 2011.  It is equipped with a 1,000 gallon per minute pump and carries 3,070 gallons of water.  The goal of the department is to get the tanker into service as soon as possible and eventually additional equipment like ladders, etc. will be added as well as additional graphics.

Ambulance 20-2 is a 2010 Ford F450 built by Horton and painted in the departments new EMS colors of white with a blue stripe.

Ambulance 20-2 is a 2010 Ford F450 built by Horton and painted in the departments new EMS colors of white with a blue stripe.

A new ambulance was also placed into service as Ambulance 20-2, and was just an award winner at Apple Blossom.  20-2 is a 2010 Ford F450 built by Horton and painted in the departments new EMS colors of white with a blue stripe.  It replaces a 1993 Ford E350/Excellance, which is currently for sale.

The ingenuity of the Reynolds Store volunteers was shown with the addition of Special Unit 20 to the fleet.  Seeing the need for a back-up brush truck and utility vehicle, the department completed work on a 1978 Ford Bronco and equipped it with a small brush package in the back.  It carries 110 gallons of water.  Special Unit 20 is a support piece for brush fires and a good inclement weather vehicle.  Work was completed on the Bronco in 2011.

Special Unit 20 - 1978 Ford Bronco

Special Unit 20 - 1978 Ford Bronco

Reynolds Store operates the following apparatus in addition to the “new” apparatus above:

Engine 20 1995 Pierce Quantum equipped with a 1250/1000. It was once a Daytona International Speedway fire truck.

Rescue Engine 20 A large 2003 Pierce Quantum rescue engine that is equipped with a 1000 gpm pump and carries 400 gallons of water.

Brush 20-1 1953 Dodge M37 ex-military truck equipped with a 250/200. Years ago the department purchased this and a similar trucks for parts.

Brush 20-2 1992 AM General/2000 Keplinger/FD equipped with a 650 gpm pump and carries 1,000 gallons of water. This was also a ex-military truck.

Amb/Medic 20-1 1999 Chevrolet 3500 built by Excellance.

Amb/Medic 20-2 For Sale – 1993 Ford E350 built by Excellance.

SERV 20 1998 Ford Crown Victoria (ex-Frederick County Sheriff’s Department).

My thanks to Chief J.J. Miller for his assistance with information for this article.

C.W. Williams recently delivered a custom bomb unit to Arlington County Fire Department built by Rosenbauer.

This article was originally published on C.W.Williams.com

The sister units are here:

• Prince George’s County, Maryland Bomb Unit
• Montgomery County Fire & Rescue (MD) Bomb Unit
• Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Bomb Unit
• Loudoun County, VA Bomb Unit
• Virginia State Police Bomb Unit

ARLINGTON- The Arlington County Fire Department has taken delivery of a Custom Bomb Truck built by Rosenbauer.  The truck is one of six delivered through a contract with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for Bomb Squad Vehicles.  The procurement process was handled by Arlington County, VA.

Each of the trucks will be powered by Spartan Metro Star ER chassis and will be equipped with Cummins ISL 425hp engines and Allison EVS3000 transmissions.  The bodies are constructed from 3/16″ formed aluminum and measure 27′ in length.  An interior command center is located in the forward area of the body and will house a wide array of audio/visual equipment along with desk, chair and storage provisions.  Ramps allow for a remote controlled robot and equipment carts stored in the body to be deployed from either side.  An electric operated awning, spanning the length of the body on both sides will offer protection during inclement or hot weather.  The body also carries exposive containment lockers.  Additional storage is available on roof top compartments which are reached by a Rosenbauer Safe Step ladder on the back of the body.

A 20kW Onan Generator will supply power to a Willburt NS-15-6000 light tower, two Hannay electrical reels, and multiple outlets located throughout the vehicle.  A Pelco camera is mounted on 25′ telescoping mast located behind the cab and provides data to 4 monitors in the command center and a digital recorder.  Each truck is equipped with  a 72″ and two 24″ Ultra Freedom light bars and an extensive package of Whelen LED warning lights.

This procurement includes  a “Cooperative Agreement” clause allowing other agencies, counties, and municipalities an opportunity to “tag-on” or “piggyback” to this contract.

Additional pictures showing unit features is available on the New Delivery post for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue.

Contact: Battalion Chief S. Doug Insley  sinsle@arlingtonva.us

Salesperson: Dave Marshall

By Mike Sanders – mnsand@visuallink.com

The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department in Prince William County, Virginia recently placed into service their new “Rescue 510″.  Dale City operates four stations, and Station 10 is located along Dale Boulevard with nearby access to Interstate 95.

Rescue 510 is a 2009 KME Predator painted in the familiar Dale City colors of white and green stripes. This KME rescue is large, with a raised roof cab and large doors on the cab for the crew.

The new Rescue 510 replaces a 2000 Emergency One Cyclone II heavy squad, which is currently for sale.

Two other rescue squads have been a part of the Dale City apparatus history. Prior to the delivery of the 2000 E-One, Dale City Rescue Squad 10 operated another E-One heavy squad, this one a four door 1987 Hurricane model. After service in Dale City, it was sold to the King George Volunteer Fire Department in King George County. King George just recently replaced the 1987 E-One with a new Pierce, and I am unaware of the status of the 1987 E-One at King George.

A very early photograph (taken in March of 1972) that I have in my collection from Dale City is of a 1948 International/Oren squad truck painted all white and obtained from Alexandria, Virginia. It is my understanding that this was Dale City's first rescue truck. Any additional information regarding this truck would be greatly appreciated.

If Virginia antique fire trucks are your interest, make it a point to visit the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society’s web page at www.odhfs.org.

The Dooms Vol. Fire Company of Waynesboro, Va. recently took delivery of their new Slagle “MidshipBrushmaster” unit.  The fire department supplied 2011 Ford F550 Extended cab and chassis is powered by the new PowerStroke diesel engine.  The fire pump is a Hale HP200 series with driver side pump panel controls for added operator safety.  To supplement the fire pump, there is a Hale Class-A foam ejection system as well as an electric primer system for drafting.  The water tank capacity is 300 gallons plus an additional 10 gallons for Class-A foam concentrate.   The unit has two electric rewind hose reels located at the rear of the unit, one for up to 300 feet of 1” booster hose  and one for storage of up to 1000 feet of collapsible forestry hose. There are 2-1/2” discharges and inlets both at the driver side pump panel as well as at the rear of the body for added flexibility in operations.  For mop up and field fires, there are below bumper mounted low gallonage spray nozzles individually controlled from the driver’s position.

For warning devices, a Whelen LED system is provided on the upper and lower zones of the vehicle as well as a Whelen 200 watt electronic siren with twin 100 watt bumper mounted speakers.  For added scene safety, two Fire Research 12 volt 16,000 lumen LED telescoping flood lights are provided as well as a high intensity Whelen M9 series LED light at the rear of the unit.  Amdor H20 LED strip lights are provided for ground lighting at the cab door entrances, along each side, and at the rear.

The custom built body features enclosed compartments each side with roll-up and hinged doors for storage of brush gear.  There is also pull out storage trays located below the water tank as well as an additional long storage area beneath the center rear of the body.

A Warn 9000 pound transportable winch is provided along with both front and rear receivers for off road requirements.

The unit is finished with genuine 22 carat gold leaf lettering, scotchlite cab and body striping and Chevron striping on the rear for added safety as well as a custom fire department logo seal.

Submitted by Alex Inman

The Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department has taken delivery of a new Command and Utility vehicle built by Fastlane Emergency Vehicles.

2011 4WD Chevrolet Tahoe

The Command vehicle is a 2011 4WD Chevrolet Tahoe. The Tahoe is equipped with a full Whelen siren and LED lighting package, which included an LED light bar; hide away lights and a 100 watt poly siren speaker. The center console, over head console and rear cabinet were custom built by Fastlane Emergency Vehicles to meet the needs of the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department. The front console has flush mounted radio and siren controls, cup holders, and storage for maps along with a mount for a laptop. The custom over head console contains the front switch panel for the exterior lights and speakers for the various radios located in the front console. The custom built rear cabinet contains a pull out command pod consisting of a flip up command board, rear control center and a flip down command board storage drawer.

2011 4WD Ford F-250 Crew Cab

The Utility vehicle is a 2011 4WD Ford F-250 Crew Cab. The F-250 is equipped a Whelen Freedom FX 55 inch super LED light bar with red corners. Fastlane Emergency Vehicles built a custom overhead console and front console for this utility vehicle. The overhead console includes the switching panel for the exterior lights as well as speakers for the radios. The front console has flush mounted siren and radio controls, cup holders, 12 volt power source, and storage for maps. The exterior of the vehicle had most of the plastic trim pieces removed and was replaced high polished chrome accents.

Command Center in the back of the Command Vehicle

Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department, Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Original post on C.W. Williams web site

SPOTSYLVANIA- Spotsylvania VFD in Virgina has taken deliver of  two  new Rosenbauer Custom Pumpers.  These Pumpers and a Heavy Rescue were all built and delivered by Rosenbauer.  The extra long Spartan Gladiator cabs have 500hp Cummins ISM engines and  Allison EVS4000 transmissions.  The trucks each carry 750 gallons of water and will operate Hale QMAX 1500 gpm pumps.  The bodies are General heavy duty fully extruded aluminum construction.   Each truck has a 10kW Onan generator and six (6) 1000 watt quartz scene lights.  There are also brow lights on the cab and a RotoRay.  The front bumpers have a large suction connection and a discharge.  Front bumper trays will carry 20′ suction hose and 150′ of 1 3/4″ trash line.  The rear center compartment has a 100′ hydrulic reel and electric power unit for rescue tools.  The trucks have custom lettering and graphics packages.

Chief:  Thomas Oesterheld

Salesperson: Dave Marshall

Submitted by John Pitts, Assistant Chief WVFD

On Dec.18,2010 the Westmoreland VFD in Montross,Va took delivery of their new brush truck for the Mount Holly station. It is a 2011 Ford F-450 4-door 4×4 with 6.7L diesel engine. It has a 300 gal water tank with 10gal foam tank. Pumping capabilites are by a Hale HP200 with 23HP Briggs & Stratton motor. Two booster reels one with 300ft of 3/4 inch redline and one with 500ft of dry forestry line and one 1.5 inch attack line. Also 4 front under bumper ground sweeps. Truck also carries front mounted Warn 12,000lb winch. Not only will truck be first due on all brush/field fires but truck will run first due on all EMS calls as truck is licensed as a BLS non-transport unit.

Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department, Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Photo by Jeff Hawkins

Original post on C.W. Williams & Co.

SPOTSYLVANIA- Spotsylvania VFD in Virgina has taken deliver of a new Rosenbauer Heavy Rescue. The Rescue is one of three (3) trucks ordered through C.W. Williams & Company from Rosenbauer. The top-of-the-line Spartan Gladiator cab has a 500hp Cummins ISM engine and an Allison EVS4000 transmission. The body is a General heavy duty fully extruded aluminum construction. Large coffin compartments line the top of the body on each side. There is vast array of trays, shelves, and dividers as would be expected on this type of truck. The key feature of the truck is the Amkus “Ultimate” system that will accomodate 6 rescue tools and is set up with two 100′ hydraulic reels and four 200′ reels. The truck also features a 35kW Onan PTO generator, and 9kW light tower, a 12,000# electric winch an two additional 100′ hydraulic reels.

Chief: Thomas Oesterheld

Salesperson: Dave Marshall

Photo by Jeff Hawkins

Source C.W. Williams

International/Rosenbauer 1250/1000 Commercial Pumper Toga Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Buckingham County, Virginia

DILLWYN- The Toga VFD in Buckingham County, VA has taken deliver of a new Rosenbauer top mount Pumper. The truck was built on an International 4400 2 door chassis that includes a 330 hp MAXXForce 9 enging with an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. The truck has a 1250 gpm Waterous CSC10 pump and carries 1000 gallons. The truck is equipped with a Foam Pro 1600 system and a Whelen lighting package. The Rosenbauer Centurion body made of 3/16″ aluminum provides maximum storage capacity and has slide out trays and a swing out tool board.

Chief: Elliott Atkinson
Salesperson: Phil Bryan