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    • Akron Brass Co.

    Wooster, OH 44691

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Akron Brass Co.

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    1615 Old Mansfield Rd
    P.O. Box 86
     Wooster, OH 44691
    http://akronbrass.com
    330-264-5678
    330-264-2944

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    Products and Press Releases

    Vincent Orfini, a firefighter in Stony Point, NY, received the Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship. Orfini is a student at University of New Haven.
    Careers & Education

    Vincent Orfini Receives 2024 Phillip L. Turner Scholarship from FAMA

    FAMA-Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association
    Aug. 26, 2024
    Vincent Orfini, a student at University of New Haven, is a firefighter with fire and EMS departments in Stony Point, NY,
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    Apparatus Components

    Akron Brass Releases New SAM™ BOOST Nozzle

    April 30, 2023
    SAM BOOST uses SAM technology to create most efficient and easiest-to-use total water flow system on any fire apparatus
    FAMA
    Andrew Tivadar
    Careers & Education

    FAMA Awards 2022 Phillip L. Turner Scholarship

    FAMA-Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association
    Aug. 3, 2022
    The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2022 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of New Haven student Andrew Tivadar.
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    Delivery: Canada Department of National Defense ARFFs

    E-ONE
    Aug. 24, 2021
    E-ONE has delivered four new TITAN air transportable 4x4 ARFF vehicles to Canada's Department of National Defense.
    E-ONE
    The new custom Cyclone pumpers for Sarasota County, FL, boasts 27 inches of seating width area for the driver and officer.
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    E-ONE Delivers Four Pumpers with New Cyclone Cab to Sarasota County, FL

    E-ONE
    June 21, 2021
    Sarasota County Fire Department took delivery of the custom pumpers with E-ONE’s new 100-inch-wide Cyclone cab allowing for more room for firefighters.
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    Apparatus

    Delivery: Canada DND Pumper and ARFF

    E-ONE
    Jan. 11, 2021
    E-ONE has delivered a new TITAN 4x4 ARFF vehicle and Aviation Support 4x4 eMAX Custom Pumper to Canada's Department of National Defense.
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    Pumps & Valves

    Akron Brass Launches Feature-Rich Wireless Remote for Monitors

    Dec. 7, 2020
    The handheld controller offers greater control, flexibility and visibility on the fireground.
    Pierce Mfg.
    Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has ordered 12 fire apparatus with Pierce’s new idle reduction technology.
    Apparatus

    Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Orders 12 Pierce Apparatus with Idle Reduction Tech

    Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
    Sept. 2, 2020
    Pierce Manufacturing has secured an order from Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service for twelve fire apparatus with idle reduction technology.
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    Pumps & Valves

    Akron Brass Unveils Lightweight Electric Valve Actuator

    May 8, 2020
    Akron Brass has announced the launch of a new Electric Valve Actuator which is 34% smaller and 68% lighter than its previous model.
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    Operations & Training

    Product of the Day: Akron Brass Revolution -- Intake Valve

    Jan. 3, 2018
    The Akron Brass Revolution valve has all of the standard features you would expect from an intake valve with flows capable up to 2,000 gpm (7,600 lpm).

    Articles & News

    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    Apparatus

    The Apparatus Architect: Fleet Replacement Considerations & the Hicksville Fire Department Experience

    Tom Shand
    Oct. 3, 2024
    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur saw firsthand how the effects of longer delivery times, costly construction and new engine emissions standards can affect apparatus replacement.
    Fire Research
    Apparatus Components

    Apparatus Innovations: The Continuing Evolution of Apparatus Equipment and Components

    Jeffrey D. Gaskin
    Aug. 23, 2024
    Jeffrey D. Gaskin's years of needs-assessment and specification-writing experience means he knows apparatus componentry innovation when he sees it. The recent work of four suppliers...
    Photo by Scott LaPrade
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    Apparatus

    2020 Apparatus Showcase

    Firehouse Staff
    Nov. 1, 2020
    In the 2020 Apparatus Showcase, manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
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    Apparatus

    2019 Apparatus Showcase

    Firehouse Staff
    Nov. 1, 2019
    In the 2019 Apparatus Showcase, manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
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    FLIR displayed its Unmaned Aircraft System (UAS) thermal imaging kits. The M10 640-19 has two gimbals, one for a visible camera and the other for a thermal imager. The device offers responders more options for surveillance of scenes and size-up.
    Pumper

    FHExpo17: Product Technology Dazzles Show Attendees

    Oct. 20, 2017
    Vendors from all sectors of the fire service displayed their latest technological achievements at Firehouse Expo.
    Hale Products
    Hale's TPG Pressure Governor has built-in pump cavitation prevention technology.
    Pumps & Valves

    Builders Using Technology to Increase Pump Performance, Reduce Size

    Sept. 15, 2017
    Ed Ballam talks with manufacturers about one of the most basic tools on fire apparatus - the pumps.
    Courtesy of FAMA
    FAMA recently presented a scholarship award an an annual meeting. Participating in the presentation were: (left to right) Jason Nawrocki, FAMA Education Committee Chair/National Sales Manager - Fleet, Pierce Manufacturing; David Durstine, 2016 FAMA Board President and Vice President – Akron Brass (Scholarship Sponsor); and Tim Van Fleet – FAMA Membership Committee Chair and Vice President of OEM Sales, Akron Brass.
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    Scuttlebutt 10/16

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2016
    FAMA Awards Scholarship to Maryland Student
    Worcester, MA, Fire Department District Chief (ret.) Mike McNamee
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    For the Record 10/15

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2015
    Firehouse Renames Famed Awards Program
    THE ALMENA, WI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Darley AutoCAFS pumper
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 4/15

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2015
    New Fire Apparatus Deliveries
    FAMA's 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship winner Gary Dominguez.
    Careers & Education

    For the Record 10/14

    Firehouse Staff
    Oct. 1, 2014
    FAMA Announces 2014 Scholarship WinnerThe Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to California Polytechnic...

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    Courtesy of FAMA
    Oklahoma State University student Brett Seggerman (center) received the 2017 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship at Firehouse Expo in Nashville. Seggerman is pictured here with Akron Brass Senior District Manager Kent Clasen (left to right), Akron Brass Director of Marketing Kim Morrow, FAMA Board Vice President Steve Toren and FAMA 2017 Education Committee Chair Lou Milanovich.
    Careers & Education

    FAMA Awards 2017 Phillip L. Turner Scholarship to Brett Seggerman

    FAMA-Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association
    Oct. 30, 2017
    The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association awarded its 2017 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Brett Seggerman.
    Courtesy of FAMA
    FAMA recently presented a scholarship award an an annual meeting. Participating in the presentation were: (left to right) Jason Nawrocki, FAMA Education Committee Chair/National Sales Manager - Fleet, Pierce Manufacturing; David Durstine, 2016 FAMA Board President and Vice President – Akron Brass (Scholarship Sponsor); and Tim Van Fleet – FAMA Membership Committee Chair and Vice President of OEM Sales, Akron Brass.
    Apparatus

    FAMA Awards Scholarship to Maryland Student

    FAMA-Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association
    Sept. 7, 2016
    The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2016 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student Julie Bryant.
    Daniel Rossetti, Sales Rep., UPF; Paul Pieragostini, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, Smeal; Patrick Cahill, Director of Sales, UPF; Kathleen Finneral, Customer Service Supervisor, UPF; Joseph Lingel, President & CEO, UPF; Mark Huber, President, Smeal; Andrew Lingel, VP of Operations, UPF; Michael Ashley, Vice President of Engineering, UPF; Marty Etteldorf, Plant Manager, UPF.
    Apparatus Components

    Smeal Names UPF Supplier of the Year

    Smeal Fire Apparatus
    March 28, 2016
    Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the company has awarded United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. (UPF) its first annual Supplier of the Year award.
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    Smeal to Present Supplier of the Year Award

    Smeal Fire Apparatus
    March 10, 2016
    The Smeal Fire Apparatus Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team will be calling its First Annual Supplier of the Year Award Ceremony next week.
    PPE

    Veridian Adds Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager

    Veridian Fire Protective Gear
    Oct. 2, 2015
    Veridian Fire Protective Gear is pleased to announce that Alan W. Myers has joined the company in support of their growing regional and national account base.
    Oklahoma State University student Tyler Lambert, who is also a volunteer firefighter with the Ingalls, Okla., Fire Department, was recently awarded FAMA's 2015 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship.
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    FAMA Awards Scholarship to OSU Student

    FAMA-Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association
    Sept. 1, 2015
    The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2015 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Tyler Lambert.
    California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student Gary Dominguez
    Apparatus

    FAMA Awards Scholarship to California Student

    FAMA-Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association
    Aug. 19, 2014
    The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has awarded its 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student...
    THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 8/14

    Firehouse Staff
    Aug. 1, 2014
    THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper featuring a KME 100-inch Predator Severe Service chassis XMFD, 400-hp Cummins ISL9 engine, Allison...
    THE NEEDHAM, MA, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME 79-foot AerialCat rear-mount ladder
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 7/14

    Firehouse Staff
    July 1, 2014
    THE NEEDHAM, MA, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME 79-foot AerialCat rear-mount ladder built on a KME Predator MFD chassis powered by a 450-hp Cummins ISL engine. Components...