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    Carmel, IN 46032

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    501 Congressional Blvd. #100
    Carmel, IN 46032
    http://allisontransmission.com
    317-242-5000
    317-242-3626

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    Products and Press Releases

    KME
    Aerial

    Santa Rosa, CA, FD Places Order for Two KME Tractor-Drawn AerialCats

    KME Fire Apparatus
    Nov. 21, 2023
    KME will built two 101-foot tractor-drawn AerialCat trucks a 14-foot jack stance and 300-gallon water tanks.
    Spencer Twp Toyne Pumper
    Pumper

    Delivery: Spencer Township, MI, Pumper

    Toyne, Inc.
    Nov. 1, 2021
    The Spencer Township Fire Department is taking delivery of a new Toyne pumper truck with a Hale QMAX pump and 1,250-gallon water tank.
    Toyne Pumper Tanker Tender 1
    Tanker/Tender

    Delivery: Blendon Township, MI, Custom Tanker

    Toyne, Inc.
    Oct. 1, 2021
    The Blendon Township Fire Department has taken delivery of a new 3,000-gallon custom Toyne tanker featuring a Hale QMAX pump.
    Cambridge 2021
    Aerial

    MA Fire Department Accepts Delivery of Pierce Ascendant Aerial Tower

    Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
    Aug. 17, 2021
    The Cambridge, MA, Fire Department has taken delivery of a Pierce Ascendant 100’ heavy-duty aerial tower with idle reduction technology.
    E One Pumpers Cherokee County6 (1)
    Pumper

    E-ONE Delivers Six Typhoon Rescue Pumpers to Cherokee County, GA

    E-ONE
    Sept. 24, 2020
    Cherokee County, GA, Fire and Emergency Services has taken delivery of six new rescue pumpers from E-ONE mounted on custom Typhoon chassis.
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    Apparatus

    Pierce Re-Introduces Extreme Wildland Tanker at FRI

    Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
    Aug. 22, 2013
    CHICAGO -- Pierce reintroduced its Hawk Extreme Wildland Tanker at the Fire Rescue international trade show in Chicago.The all-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle has three drive...

    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.
    Ed Ballam/Firehouse
    Apparatus makers have seen an upswing in the number of custom cabs and chassis ordered by fire departments as attested to by the quantity and variety of products being assembled at Rosenbauer's cab and chassis plant.
    Apparatus

    Fire Apparatus Builders See Shift to Custom Cabs and Chassis

    Sept. 16, 2016
    Ed Ballam spoke with manufacturers who said the use of commercial cab and chassis is slowing down as custom orders are increasing.
    Ed Ballam/Firehouse
    San Diego Fire-Rescue Department recently put in service a new lifeguard unit built on a Pierce Saber cab and chassis.
    Light & Heavy Rescue

    Innovative Rigs on The Street: San Diego's Lifeguard Unit

    June 12, 2015
    San Diego Fire-Rescue tapped Pierce Manufacturing to create a one-of-a-kind vehicle for its lifeguard unit that is equipped with a crane for cliff rescues.
    NORTH WHIDBEY FIRE AND RESCUE has taken delivery of two Midwest Fire All-Poly PT2 2500 tanker-pumpers
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 3/15

    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2015
    New Fire Apparatus Deliveries
    GLYNDON, MN
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 2/15

    Feb. 1, 2015
    THE ELIZABETH, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Pierce Arrow XT custom pumper equipped with a Snozzle High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) featuring a piercing nozzle...
    NFPA Chevrons and push up scene lights are just some of the features on the back of Masonville's new engine.
    Pumper

    Innovative Rigs on The Street: Masonville, N.Y. CAFS Pumper

    Ed Ballam
    Nov. 6, 2014
    The Masonville Fire District has a group dedicated volunteer firefighters who took delivery of a new 2014 Spartan EVR pumper with compressed air foam.
    Courtesy of KME Fire Apparatus
    Grand Rapids Fire Department took three years to design, specify and bid its latest rescue/pumper built by KME Fire Apparatus.
    Apparatus

    Innovative Rigs on The Street: Grand Rapids, Minn., A Three-Year Project

    Oct. 13, 2014
    The Grand Rapids Fire Department spent three years specifying and bidding a new rescue/pumper that resulted in the purchase of a KME Fire Apparatus with some innovative features...
    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...
    Mulvane Fire Rescue
    Each of the cabinets is illuminated with LED lights and a Will-Burt light tower on top provides scene lighting.
    Apparatus

    Innovative Rigs on The Street: Mulvane's Medium-duty Rescue

    June 22, 2014
    With a new casino and expected growth, Mulvane decided to build a multi-task rescue that is expandable for needs into the future.

    Videos & Resources

    BME Fire built this 10-person wildland crew carrier for the Ventura County, CA, Fire Department. The vehicle features Signtronics intercom systems, pivot and reclining seats, tubular body construction and features a custom-built BME console.
    Aerial

    FHWorld18: Latest Fire & Emergency Vehicles on Display

    March 12, 2018
    Over 60 emergency vehicles, including apparatus, ambulance and boats, were displayed at Firehouse World.

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    Photo by Ron Jeffers
    NUTLEY, NJ, ENGINE COMPANY 3 has been assigned a Rosenbauer pumper
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 5/14

    Firehouse Staff
    June 1, 2014
    NUTLEY, NJ, ENGINE COMPANY 3 has been assigned a Rosenbauer pumper built on a Spartan Force chassis and featuring a 350-hp Cummins engine, 1,500-gpm Hale pump, 500-gallon water...
    Photo by Jim Regan
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    Apparatus

    Apparatus Showcase 2013

    Nov. 1, 2013
    Firehouse® presents its annual Apparatus Showcase, featuring the latest manufacturer offerings.
    Photo by Joel Gebet
    WHITESVILLE FIRE COMPANY 1 in Jackson, NJ, has taken delivery of a Rosenbauer Viper 109-foot aerial ladder
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 9/13

    Firehouse Staff
    Sept. 1, 2013
    WHITESVILLE FIRE COMPANY 1 in Jackson, NJ, has taken delivery of a Rosenbauer Viper 109-foot aerial ladder built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. Components include a 525-hp Caterpillar...
    Photo by Joel Gebet
    The Upper Frederick Township, PA, Fire Company has taken delivery of a Darley Vision pumper-tanker.
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 5/13

    Firehouse Staff
    May 1, 2013
    THE UPPER FREDERICK TOWNSHIP, PA, FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a Darley Vision pumper-tanker built on a Spartan MetroStar chassis. The unit features a 450-hp Cummins ISL9...
    The St. Pete Beach, FL, Fire Department has taken delivery of an E-ONE Sidestacker 78-foot aerial
    Ambulance

    New Deliveries 4/13

    Firehouse Staff
    April 1, 2013
    THE ST. PETE BEACH, FL, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of an E-ONE Sidestacker 78-foot aerial built on an E-ONE Cyclone II chassis. Components include a 450-hp Cummins ISL...
    THE Portland, OR, Fire & Rescue Department's new Pierce heavy rescue
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 3/13

    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2013
    THE PORTLAND, OR, FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Pierce heavy rescue unlike any in the company’s history – it is built on a tiller configuration, but features...
    FORD MOTOR CO. has unveiled the Ford Atlas Concept
    Apparatus

    New Products 3/13

    Firehouse Staff
    Jan. 24, 2013
    Pickup Truck ConceptFORD MOTOR CO. has unveiled the Ford Atlas Concept to showcase the design, capability, fuel efficiency and smart technologies of future pickup trucks. Designers...
    Photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
    VALLEY FORGE, PA, VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
    Apparatus

    New Deliveries 1/13

    Firehouse Staff
    Jan. 1, 2013
    THE VALLEY FORGE, PA, VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a Spartan ERV pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and equipped with a 2,000-gpm Waterous pump, 1,000...
    Photo by Tom Shand
    The rear hose bed carries split beds of 3-inch hose, together with a preconnected 2.5-inch attack line and a leader line equipped with a TFT Blitz Fire portable master stream.
    Equipment Mounting & Reels

    Innovative Rigs on the Street: Benedict's Engine 51

    Tom Shand
    Dec. 3, 2012
    During the course of my travels I sometimes have the opportunity to visit fire stations that are off the beaten path and nested in areas where you still need an old fashioned ...