Charles Hendry

May 15, 2024 | firehouse.com | Charles Hendry

The stainless-steel SPH3 body has more than 280 cu ft. total compartment space and carries a pump, and both water and foam tanks. The rig, with a 236-inch wheelbase, has a six-person, 62-inch cab with a raised roof. It is powered by a 525-hp Cummins X12 engine and Allison Gen 5 EVS4500 transmission. Fire suppression includes a 2,000-gpm single-stage Waterous pump, a 500-gallon water tank and 20-gallon foam tank, with five discharges and three crosslays.

May 1, 2024 | firehouse.com | Charles Hendry

Rosenbauer built this tandem-axle, 109-foot Viper aerial ladder for the Savage Fire Department. It is built on a Commander chassis and the rig is powered by a 600-hp Cummins engine. The rig has an EXT extruded aluminum body with a 2,000-gpm Waterous CSU20 pump, 500-gallon water tank and 30-gallon foam cell. Features includes a Weldon electrical system and a compliment of Whelen LED emergency warning lights.

Apr 26, 2024 | firehouse.com | Charles Hendry

The Chevron Fire Department in El Segundo, CA, placed this Sutphen industrial 112-foot aerial platform in service. It is built on a Sutphen Monarch heavy-duty chassis with a 56-inch extended cab with an overall length of 48' 7" and a 277.5" wheelbase. The rig is powered by a 500-hp Cummins X12 engine with an Allison Gen EVS4000 transmission. Fire suppression includes a 3,500-gpm Waterous CRU-2C21 pump, a 300-gallon water tank.

Apr 25, 2024 | firehouse.com | Charles Hendry

ApparatusMilford Township, OH, Fire Department Sued by Nurses Hurt in Chopper Crash Individual firefighters and the fire association also are included in the lawsuit. A township fire department and fire association are among those listed in a lawsuit filed by nurses injured in a 2022 helicopter crash.

Apr 25, 2024 | firehouse.com | Charles Hendry

ApparatusKansas City, MO, Files Motion to Stop Firefighter in Fatal Crash to WorkAn arbitrator recently ruled that Firefighter Dominic Biscari should return to work, get back pay and his slate wiped clean. Kansas City has filed a petition to block a recent arbitration award that granted the firefighter in a fatal wreck to return to work. Biscari was placed on three years of probation but never fired.