AMERICAN LAFRANCE

The business introduced 100-foot back mounted antenna platfoam to Exposition and the IFW Conference.

"Lots of refineries will use this vehicle for industrial fire-fighting by making use of its elevated master streams," Gieler said. "It includes a 2,000 gpm pump and 2,000 gpm double deck guns. This kind of vehicle is utilized to go into distant regions of the refinery where the fire brigade might not hold master streams already set up."

Launched in 2003, American LaFrance's new, bigger system features the most recent safety and security controls, in addition to exceptional ergonomics and functional flexibility. It really is largest benefit may be the multi-place mounting panel for the antenna function controls. With this particular attribute, the platform operator is now able to transfer airborne controls between three different mounting areas. This guarantees a complete perspective of the situation and never have to reposition the ladder. The flexibility of the feature will end up being an useful asset during operations.

Each deck gun features a genuine 90degree turning angle to full 180-degree water coverage that is provided by either side and never have to reposition the stage.

These gates shut automatically and utilize a NFPAcompliant, positive latch. A metal heat shield reflects heat from crewmembers, providing a heightened amount of comfort and security.

In Addition, the system has more storage space plus a bigger interior and outdoor deck. There are 7.6 cubic feet of readily accessible compartment space, perfect for keeping air masks, hoses, axes and saving stretcher arms. The 19 square feet of interior space boost better traffic circulation and ease of movement for gear and four crewmembers. The outdoor deck features angled corners that enable the stage to be moved near the target region. This place also supplies 10 square feet of extra workspace for staff motion.

Their new aerial system is modular by design. Infield replacing of parts facilitates repair and decreases down-time in the event of destruction. Crewmembers also have access to monitor override controls from within the system, enabling monitor as well as water stream to be repositioned within the occurrence of an electric issue.

The American LaFrance aerial platform enables the accessory of high-angle rescue equipment by utilising the twin saving arms which have a combined capacity of 500 lbs. The saving ladder also mounts in the right or the left aspect of the system, allowing for under-level and building parapet entry in the system.

HYDRA-SWORD

Specialty equipment is built by crash Rescue, based in Dallas,.

This lightweight, articulating and telescoping program provides competitive fast assault attributes that enable fire-fighting procedures to start promptly rather than time delay related with placing and setup of large airborne devices.

The Hydra-Sword is an initial assault tool which gives an even more powerful means of protecting individuals and property.

Standard aerial devices weigh up-to twice as much and possess the bulk of the weight to the rear axle.

The Hydra - Sword enables you to really keep all the significant characteristics of the conventional pumper layout, having a midship mount. The hose bed isn't confined, full size back compartments are kept and bigger water tank capacities are available.

Fast remote controls are standard enabling easy access from the pump operator. The Hydra-Sword uses joystick controls for boom and nozzle features. The easy joystick response enables the operator to immediately place both the growth or the nozzle without fumbling with numerous toggle switches or levers.

The Hydra-Sword uses a advanced quantity and pressure compensated hydraulic pump along side proportional hydraulic controls. Full-speed boom placement is possible with no requirement for an engine quick idle control. Several boom functions and all nozzle positions could be started without time delay of placing outriggers or leveling the car.

Both telescoping and articulating booms are utilised in Hydra - Sword. This blend enables the Hydra - where no other water tower can achieve Sword to be placed. Additionally, it may be put right down to 15 feet below-ground level to reach over embankments. Ground-level placement can be done 360-degrees round the vehicle enabling the Hydra-Sword to be utilized as a portable deck gun without extended setup and hose connections.

The Hydra-Sword offers two remote-controlled nozzles letting the operator to direct fire-fighting streams from two distinct positions and elevations concurrently. In Addition, the Hydra-Sword can be furnished with a high definition colour camera enclosed in a weather-resistant protective casing that goes together with nozzle rotation. This enables the water flow to be directed by the pump operator and may really be utilized in dimensions up or rescue procedures. An Infrared camera is available which may penetrate smoke and identify heat sources in reduced visibility, an useful tool to discover hidden fire or maybe to help victims.

E-ONE

"Foam may be the huge change domestically," Planck said. "It has cut back in the carrying capacity you'll need aboard each truck. The client is really driving this change. That is really what they are requesting."

Prompting this latest development in truck design is Williams Fire & Hazard Control's launch of a recent alcoholresistant AFFF firefighting foam agent called ThunderStorm(TM) 1x3 ATC.

Internationally, where clients are still using three and six % foam, the tank dimensions stay big, he said.

"It is only the prevalent mindset there,"Planck said. "One % can be obtained. We must help them recognize it % foam together with Hydrochem technology can really help them enhance their capability."

E - Williams F and One & HC experienced a long-standing business relationship. E - One pumpers could be built with HC Hot Shot & Williams F foam proportioning system and also the Williams F & HC Ambassador guide - or remotecontrolled screens. The Ambassador computer screen nozzle is really capable of projecting a powerful stream of either water or perhaps a foam-and-water mixture to a peak in excess of 220 feet. Additionally, it may release a dry substance suppressant to the stream.

Constructed on the chassis, the E - One pumper demonstrated in the IFW Expo carries 2000 gallons of water or foam. It's also furnished with a Hale 8FG pump. From the hydrant under ideal conditions. it may create over 3, 800 gpm (14, 440 lpm) when pumping.

The truck is, in addition, effective at transporting 500 lbs of dry substance.

Another E-One edge is really a hydraulic rescue tool system capable of functioning three tools simultaneously. The ENERGY MAX system is modular and could really be made to work three, four or six hydraulic resources joined through multiple hose reels. Each device operates alone and may be deployed, started, stopped and disconnected without impacting the other resources. Meaning speed and strength for every tool, regardless how many resources have been functioning.

"It is just like a big hydraulic power pump to your saving tools," Planck said.

PIERCE

"This was a great chance."

The pumper has enclosed top-mount handle, an Order Zone complex electronics system and 10inch discharge and 10inch inlet.

"This truck has notable pipes, with the 10inch inlets and discharges Shell uses," Huelsebusch said.

The Husky Industrial Foam System discharges 5, 000 gpm while using the 6 - percentage foam concentrate to manage largescale fire suppression at chemical plants, oil refineries, and petrochemical complexes. It's foam pump has a capacity of up-to 300 gpm.

The anchor of the device is really a patentpending, digitally-controlled foam proportioning system which may respond fast and correctly to changes in water stream as well as water stress. Regardless of developments in water stress, it automatically supplies consistent, dependable foam proportioning. Procedure is really a easy, fivestep procedure.

Clean-up operations are simplified by the system after use too. Each discharge outlet features an unique metering valve, therefore the operator must flush just the discharge lines used. Stainless pipes is conventional for corrosion resistance and improved longevity.

For extra firesuppression capability, Pierce industrial foam pumpers could be built with the Hercules compressed-air foam setup, and manual and remotecontrolled deck screens with capacities ranging from 1000 to 5,000 gpm.

Huelsebusch concurs that industrial clients are going to 1 percent foam. However, which has meant little in terms of lessening the tank dimensions.

"Everybody still wants to hold around they could," he said.