Industry News

KIMTEK Unveils Large Capacity Firelite® FDHP-303-300 Brush Truck Skid Unit

KIMTEK has added a large capacity model to its brush truck series skid unit lineup. The new Series FIRELITE® FDHP-303-300 skid unit is desired by departments needing larger water capacity, affordable brush truck units with industry leading Darley Davey Pumps.

To additionally meet departments’ specific needs, KIMTEK offers the new 300 gallon model in options that include a patient transport area which can hold a long board or stokes basket or accommodate other optional items that can be added such as storage boxes and supply line trays.

The KIMTEK’s FDHP-303-300 Series skid unit is equipped with an electric rewind Hannay 4000 Series reel, 300 gallon fully baffled to NFPA standards poly water tank and integrated 5 gallon foam cell. Pump options include: Davey 6.5, 9, or 13HP or Darley 1.5 AGE 13HX pump. The 300 gallon Series brush truck skid units also include 100’ of 3/4” Booster hose or 50’ of 1’ Boostlite booster hose with nozzle and Scotty Throughthe-Pump class A foam system. Also included Mercedes Draftlite Kit – Hydro-Wick Hand Primer installed on skid; 20’ of 1.5” suction hose; Foot Valve / Strainer.

Incorporating KIMTEK’s trademark sensible design, the new FIRELITE FDHP-303-300 Series Brush Truck Skid Unit is affordably priced yet produced with the same high-quality materials and workmanship that departments throughout the world expect from KIMTEK. The 300 Series unit incorporates all-aluminum diamond plate construction, aluminum tubing, stainless steel manifold with pressure gauge. All the NFPA fully baffled water tanks are on reinforced aluminum bases with spaces to accommodate a fork lift for easy installation in brush trucks.

KIMTEK Corporation is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/ UTV-specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK’s FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE® medical skid units are now in service in all 50 U.S. states and across Canada, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities, and in several countries worldwide.

For more information, please contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit www.kimtekresearch.com or www. brushtruckskids.com.

Reyco Granning announces That Its Transportmaster® Suspension System is Now a Published Option

Reyco Granning announces that its TransportMaster® suspension system is now a published option for Wheeled Coach, Road Rescue, Miller, and Horton (special request) ambulance brands of REV Group. TransportMaster® is a turn-key bolt-on upgrade to replace inferior factory leaf springs on Class 3-5 Ford, Ram, GM, and EV chassis. The TransportMaster® was designed to improve passenger comfort, manage body height, and permit kneeling; all features that the factory leaf spring cannot provide.

REV Option Codes:

Ford F-350: 01-07-6501

Ford F-450: 01-07-6502

Ford F-550: 01-07-6503

TransportMaster® also provides proven advantages in: handling, acquisition cost, installation time, and durability. The next time your municipality or ambulance services company is specifying a first response vehicle be sure to insist upon the TransportMaster® by Reyco Granning.

TransportMaster® is the right choice for your ambulance, click here for more details on the TransportMaster®. For more information, please visit our website or request a vehicle demonstration https://reycogranning.com.

Reyco Granning, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, MO, designs and manufactures air ride, steel spring, and auxiliary suspension systems used by truck, trailer and specialty vehicle OEMs, including Fire and Rescue, RV and Bus markets. Reyco Granning is a suspension manufacturer with nearly 90 years of proven product quality, durability, and reliability. Visit us at www. reycogranning.com.

McHenry Introduces Legislation Supporting Volunteer Firefighters

Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) was recently joined by Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13), Congressman Richard Hudson (NC08), Congressman Greg Murphy (NC03), Congressman Dan Bishop (NC09), Congressman Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), and Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) in introducing H.R. 3874, legislation that would allow full-time nonprofit firefighters and emergency medical service workers to join a state or local retirement system.

“Every day, the brave men and women serving in our volunteer fire and EMS departments work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Congressman McHenry. “This legislation will ensure these essential personnel are finally able to receive the same benefits as their state-employed counterparts. I’m

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