At the start of the new year, Sepura celebrates its successes… At the start of the new year, Sepura celebrates its successes in the CIS region in 2011; among these is the remarkable progress achieved in Russia with its established channel partner RIC-Systems.    Since the partnership between the two organisations was sealed 2 years ago, Sepura and RIC-Systems have worked very closely to develop the Russian TETRA market and have achieved some impressive results and milestones.   The close collaboration between Sepura and RIC-Systems has led to the launch of the Gamma brand of TETRA radios in the Russian market and the first ever Glonass enabled TETRA radio in the world. Glonass (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a radio-based satellite navigation system – analogous to GPS – operated by the Russian Space Agency. The official launch took place at the Svyaz Expocomm exhibition in Moscow in May 2011.  Within the framework of this event, Sepura and RIC-Systems signed an official agreement which seals the close technical cooperation between the two organisations. The main objective of the agreement is the development of solutions, equipment and services for the Russian market which use the Glonass system and the TETRA standard.    The successful launch of the Glonass-enabled Gamma-branded TETRA mobile radios has seen the first substantial delivery, by RIC-Systems and its partner company Radiotel, of 1,500 units for use at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.   Also in collaboration with RIC-Systems, Sepura has launched a Russian service and repair centre for Sepura and Gamma radios. This joins the existing network of Sepura repair facilities across the globe and aims to improve further Sepura’s services to its customers in Russia.  The service centre will reduce the turn-around time for repairs and cost of carriage whilst providing high quality local support in the local language.   Kasper Barfoed, Regional Director for Sepura comments: “Customer support is a priority for Sepura. As well as understanding our customers and providing the necessary solutions in producing cutting edge products, it is vital they receive all the support possible to ensure total customer satisfaction. Our service repair centres go a long way to achieve that objective”.   Barfoed adds: “Sepura is committed to the Russian market and will continue supporting the country’s migration from analogue to digital. Our partnership with RIC-Systems has already enabled us to deliver some impressive milestones for this market. We are committed to maintaining our high standards of support towards the growing number of Russian customers from a wide range of verticals and continuing our technical cooperation enabling our TETRA radios with ground-breaking Russian technologies”.   Aleksey Kozhemyako, Director of RIC-Systems concludes: “We are delighted with the cooperation with Sepura, the quality of their products and the level of support provided has enabled us to successfully win new customers in the Russian market.  We are very optimistic about the future of this partnership. This is a perfect example of two highly professional and specialised organisations joining forces and successfully addressing the growing need for digital PMR solutions in the Russian market.”     Rosanna Norman Marketing Communications Manager   Sepura plc Radio House, St Andrew’s Road Cambridge, CB4 1GR, UK T: +44 (0) 1223 877283 M: +44 (0) 7887 942274 F: +44 (0) 1223 879000 www.sepura.com    

More than 100 Renegade ARFF vehicles have been sold in the last 10 years…  Unruh Fire, Inc. has recently acquired the Renegade Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle line and related property from Crash Rescue Equipment Service, Inc. More than 100 Renegade ARFF vehicles have been sold in the last 10 years.   “We are thrilled to enter the ARFF market after many years of working with municipal and military fire departments. We were attracted to the quality and reputation of the Crash Rescue Renegade Trucks.   Unruh Fire already specializes in high quality custom firefighting vehicles and will add the Renegade ARFF trucks to its product line. Furthermore, we are excited about offering firefighters with greater firefighting capability using the Tri-­Max technology,” said Alex McDonald, President of Unruh Fire.   The Renegade vehicles are typically built on Ford F-­550 chassis with aluminum or poly bodies and are available in many different configurations. One configuration consists of a Tri-­Max High Energy Cold Compressed Air Foam Twin Agent system, generating four (4) times the foam of conventional systems.   This system ranges from 100-­500 gallons and is combined with dry chemical and utilizes the Hydro-­Chem technology. A second configuration is a pump-­driven system containing 100-­750 gallons of water and 500 lbs. of dry chemical also using the Hydro-­Chem technology. Larger Renegade trucks, from 500 to 750 gallons, for example, are available on a larger chassis, such as the International DuraStar.   Unruh Fire manufactures custom brush trucks, rescue trucks, ATV firefighting systems and custom trailers ranging from Command to Rescue Trailers. In 2009, Unruh Fire purchased the Marco Firefighting Product Line which consists of High Pressure Skid Units. You can find out more about Unruh Fire by visiting their website at www .UnruhFire.com or by calling 316-­772- 5860.  

Diverse department relies on Pierce for all of its front line apparatus Diverse department relies on Pierce for all of its front line apparatus   APPLETON, Wis. (FEB. 14, 2012) – Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has placed two Pierce® Arrow XT™ pumpers into front line duty with the Rapid City Fire Department in Rapid City, S.D. The department’s Pierce fleet now includes six front line engines, one reserve engine, one aerial, and five wildland brush trucks. In addition, the Department runs five Medtec ambulances.   “We’re a high call volume department, and can put 20,000 miles on a pumper in a single year, so ruggedness and durability are key,” said Fire Chief Mike Maltaverne of the Rapid City Fire Department. “The Arrow XTs have been a great fit for Rapid City – they’re heavy-duty and have proven themselves to be extremely reliable. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find any Pierce truck sitting in our maintenance facility. They’re always in service – and that’s a good thing for our department’s bottom line.”   “Pierce is proud to be the emergency response vehicle of choice for the Rapid City Fire Department, as they deliver a wide range of essential emergency services throughout their region,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “The Arrow XT is built from the frame rails up to deliver reliability and performance mile after mile, and we’re pleased to see these meet the diverse challenges they encounter in the Mount Rushmore state.”    The Arrow XT pumpers are each equipped with a Detroit Diesel 470 hp engine, 152-inch long aluminum body, 10-inch raised roof cab, seating for four firefighters, and three EMS cabinets inside the cab. The vehicles also feature frontal impact and side roll protection systems, TAK-4® independent front suspension, Command Zone™ advanced electronics, a 1,500-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank, Husky™ 12 foam system, 25-gallon foam cell, and lowered crosslays.   “Pierce and the team at Front Range Fire Apparatus do an excellent job for us,” added Chief Maltaverne. “It makes a big difference for our firefighters and incident commanders to know that we’ve got good, functional, and well maintained fire apparatus. Everyone who works here definitely loves the Pierce apparatus we’re running.” The Rapid City Fire Department is comprised of 135 paid firefighters who respond to 14,000 calls annually in a protection district of 55 square miles and a population of 67,000. The department provides structural and wildland fire suppression, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, EMS and advanced life support, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), as well as comprehensive public education and prevention initiatives.     Pierce dealer, Front Range Fire Apparatus of Longmont, Colo., provides local service and support.  Photo Caption: A pair of Pierce® Arrow XT™ pumpers have joined the fleet of Pierce vehicles in Rapid City, S.D. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Sauer.)   About Pierce Manufacturing   Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com   About Oshkosh Corporation   Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.    

Offering its’ customers “a total solution” rather than just “a product” One of Draeger’s greatest successes is being able to offer its’ customers “a total solution” rather than just “a product”.  This has never been clearer as more and more innovative Draeger ideas are becoming viable commercial offerings and state-of-the-art equipment for the very best in personal protection.  As part of this total solution offering, Draeger has opened a number of dedicated Safety Centres across the UK.  Located in Aberdeen, Blyth, Gatwick and Plymouth, additional Centres are also currently being discussed   In charge of this initiative is Brian Hesler, ex Fire Chief at Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, who brings first hand experience of the need for effective training and first class equipment.   Developed to meet business demands and serve its customers better, these Centres are intended to bring Draeger closer to its customers.  Combining sales and service from experienced personnel, they also offer a wide range of training courses and access to the complete range of Draeger gas detection and respiratory protection products on a short or long term rental basis.   Draeger’s Aberdeen Safety Centre, for example, has been proven to offer a very successful formula.  Opened 18 months ago, it has just been granted approval to double the size of its facility to offer more training and other services alongside additional storage.  As well as assisting and supporting fire and rescue services, this facility also supports general industry and, of course, Aberdeen’s core oil and gas industry which operates in both upstream and downstream market areas.  Offshore safety inductions, for instance, have been carried out for up to 35 people a day prior to rig shutdowns.   Located just 20 minutes from the harbour, the Centre is run by Kenny Durward who has extensive experience in rental, service and maintenance as well as the marine, oil and gas industries.  In addition to service, maintenance, face fit testing and a range of training courses, including OPITO approved H2S awareness training, this Bridge of Don site is also finding that the rental side of the business is extremely buoyant.  Whether planned or in an emergency, plant and rig shutdowns require the use of different personal protective equipment over differing time frames.  Offering fully maintained and certificated equipment for rental over short, medium and long term periods, Draeger ensures that essential equipment is available immediately.  On-site training can also be provided at the time of rental if required.     In the north of England, the Blyth Safety Centre combines a centralised administrative base with repair workshops, services, lecture areas and confined space training facilities.  Welcoming customers from all over the UK, it echoes Aberdeen’s commitment to meeting customer needs with more choice and more experience in training, service and the sale or rental of equipment.    Other specialist personnel, each bringing their own particular knowledge and experience to dedicated areas of the business, as well as these new facilities, have joined Brian’s team.  Peter Silk, formerly a technical advisor to Firebuy and Assistant Divisional Officer with the London Fire Brigade (LFB), manages the new Southern Safety Centre at Gatwick.   Now operational, Gatwick ,in addition to the range of services offered by Aberdeen , also offers test facilities for chemical protection suits as well as calibration and repair of thermal imaging cameras, and test and certification of compressed air cylinders.    Peter will also be responsible for the running of another new Safety Centre in Plymouth, looking after the needs of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and the south west.  Modelled on Aberdeen and covering all areas of industry, the Plymouth Centre offers the full range of services and, like each of the other facilities, can accommodate Draeger’s mobile confined space trailer and mobile display vehicle.   Representing a significant capital investment and employing around 50 people so far, these Safety Centres are at the forefront of a new era in Draeger customer service.  Additional Centres are currently being discussed, as is the potential to work with partners in joint facilities. Also under development is an innovative E-learning platform which is set to take online training to a completely new level.     Brian concludes “We are still growing, still recruiting and still looking at ways to become even closer to our customers.  The development of these Safety Centres was the result of in-depth customer discussions and listening to industry feedback.  We are fully committed to meeting our customers’ needs and, in so doing, believe that we can help to ensure the utmost safety for those customers.  A total solution offering is the key to our success and, we believe, the key to a safer future.”     For further information contact Customer Service, Draeger Safety UK Limited, Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RG.  Tel: 01670 561200, fax: 01670 356266, www.draeger.com.      

Peter Silk, formerly a technical advisor to Firebuy and Assistant Divisional Officer with the London… Peter Silk, formerly a technical advisor to Firebuy and Assistant Divisional Officer with the London Fire Brigade (LFB), has joined Draeger Safety as Manager of its new Southern Safety Centre.  He joins a team of industrial experts focused on delivering high quality solutions to customer problems as a result of in-depth knowledge of different industrial applications.   He comments, “I am pleased to be given the opportunity to be part of the Draeger team and to contribute to the company’s continuing success.  I see this as a fantastic opportunity for me to use the skills and knowledge that I have gained in my previous roles to develop and grow the Southern Safety Centre.  By establishing this Centre, Draeger is reinforcing its commitment to its customers by offering specialist aftercare and service from experienced professionals.”   Based in Redhill, his first task is to establish the premises and services that will operate from the Centre.  Aimed at all areas of industry across the South of England, these will include training, maintenance, servicing and the sale and rental of Draeger respiratory protection, personal escape and gas detection equipment.  As well as managing the Centre, he will also be representing Draeger in various regulatory bodies and will be actively involved in a number of fire and rescue service organisations as well as similar customer groups throughout industry.     With 4 years experience in the specification and evaluation of firefighting equipment in line with the Firebuy framework, Silk also spent five years with HM Fire Service Inspectorate where he was involved with product development and technical issues relating to all forms of operational fire and rescue service equipment including appliances, PPE and RPE.   Previously with the London Fire Brigade where he began as a firefighter before becoming Station Commander at various stations and Assistant Divisional Officer, he has also had experience of running the BA Workshops and Service Centre as part of the LFB Protective Equipment Group.       For further information contact Customer Service, Draeger Safety UK Limited, Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RG.  Tel: 01670 561200, fax: 01670 356266, www.draeger.com.    

German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer… German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer, HNE Technologie AG have partnered with Vimpex to bring their range of high pressure fire fighting to the UK.    HNE portable fire fighting systems are an extremely versatile solution for small fast response units requiring instant fire fighting capabilities. Ideal for fire and rescue as well as industrial applications, the HNE products can throw pressurised foam, CAFS or atomised water a distance of 18 m. Consistent droplet sizes means that the HNE equipment can also be used on electrical fires up to 1000 V at a distance of 1 metre.   Fully approved for use as sophisticated fire extinguishing tools to EN 3, HNE products are instantly deployed, require very little training and are simply maintained. Vimpex staff are trained in the demonstration, maintenance and repair of all HNE products and are supporting the products from their purpose-built warehouse and workshop.    Fully self contained units can be either backpack, trolley mounted or installed on small fire fighting vehicles such as quads, side-by-sides or rapid response pick-ups.    The HNE equipment complements other Vimpex products in the company’s masts, lighting, rescue and fire fighting range.    

Vimpex, the specialist supplier of PPE, Technical Rescue Products and Telescopic Masts… Vimpex, the specialist supplier of PPE, Technical Rescue Products and Telescopic Masts, has introduced a new mobile scene lighting system. The Canguro SceneStar combines powerful state-of-the-art Akron LED lighting with a portable and robust lighting platform to provide a unique high performance scene lighting solution for the emergency services.   The sturdy Canguro trolley holds a permanently fitted mast, which when collapsed is compact and easily stowed. The mast extends up to 4.5 m to cast bright white light over a wide area whilst remaining portable, versatile and moveable even during operation.   The SceneStar LED light is engineered to provide maximum visibility with exceptional light output. Featuring the latest in LED technology, vibrant white light, low operating temperatures, optical control and high quality Akron engineering mean that the SceneStar is the best LED scene light available. The SceneStar light outputs an amazing 14,000 Lumen at 150 W, which up to now has not been available in a portable lighting package.   SceneStar is powered by the portable and modular Vimpex LED Power System, which incorporates the latest professional GEL battery technology. The DC power system mounts on the base of the trolley and can provide over 12 hours of operation. Comprising a master charging module and LED power packs, the unit can be charged either via 110 / 230 V ac or 12 / 24 V dc. This means that the modules can be charged either at the station, on the vehicle or via a generator.    The flexibility of the Canguro platform means that other combinations of lights and power modules can also be accommodated, such as Halogen lights powered by a petrol driven portable generator.   Further information on Vimpex’s range of portable and vehicle mounted scene lighting systems can be found at www.rescue-tools.co.uk.    

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Mark Fletcher takes a look at hand tools and portable rescue equipment and discovers that tried-and-trusted equipment based on decades-old technology still has its place alongside its more contemporary peers. What is more, the manufacturers are listening to fire fighters’ demands with regards to the issues they are facing. Hand tools form the lifeblood of any fire fighter’s arsenal. From the buckets and axes carried by the very early fighters all the way up to modern, portable cutters and spreaders, handheld rescue tools will always form the mainstay of the first responder’s equipment list.   Considering the major advances that have appeared over the last 60 years, arguably lead by the Jaws of Life which made its first appearance in 1963, traditional basic hand tools still have a part to play in the modern fighter’s job. In many instances there is simply a desire to lift, pull or push and for these actions often the simplest solution is the best.   One of the most elegant and simplest solutions around is the First Responder Jack (http://firstresponder.hi-lift.com/) from the Hi-Lift Jack Company, based in Bloomfield, Indiana, USA, a variant of which has been in existence since 1905, predominantly in agriculture and more recently off-road.   Thanks to recent modifications championed by Jeff Pugh and his colleagues (all of whom are professional fire fighters) at The Puyallup Extrication Team (http://www.thepxteam.org/), a non-profit education team based in Puyallup, Washington, USA, the jack now has a whole new look and features many modifications that enhance its abilities – making it ideally suited for fire and rescue services.   Designed for use in extrication, heavy rescue, forcible entry, rit/ric procedure sand stabilisation and shoring, it is available in 36, 48 or 60 inch sizes. With its all steel, cast iron and hi-strength aluminium construction, it offers up to 4,660 lbs (2,014kg) of leveraging, lifting and winching options and its large base provides a safe and effective platform, while offering a wide array of rescue options that encompass 4x4s, chain and straps and 360 degree pinnable rotation.   A fraction of the cost of other expensive rescue tools, the First Responder Jack offers the same spreading and ramming options used in extrication as expensive hydraulic tools, which makes it ideal for remote access with limited resources. The Jack Features: a removable top clamp-clevis attachment, rated to the full capacity of the jack for winching, clamping and spreading; durable, powder-coated, bright yellow main components with fire red actuating pieces; safe-use Information, including rated-load details and operating instructions and luminescent features for use in IDLH and low-light atmospheres.   Pugh is very vocal in his ideas about rescue equipment and, as a professional fire fighter he has a vested interest in their efficacy in the field. One concept he touches on, which is also an issue faced by Richard Wood, Director of Weber Rescue UK (http://www.weberrescueuk.com/) are the issues faced by fire fighters when it comes to extracting occupants from modern cars.   With and occupancy protection in the event of crashes or collisions riding high on the list of desirable attributes of the modern automobile, fire fighters are faced with continual changes in the materials used in cars; with structural steels and pillar configuration making their life a lot more difficult.   Weber Rescue’s answer to this issue is its new RSX200 107 Plus range (http://www.weber.de/wr/en/rettungsgeraete/rsx200-107-plus.php), which incorporates cutter blades with inserts made of a high-strength alloy that gives fire fighters the ability cut high-strength and reinforced vehicle body parts. As well as the additional cutting capabilities offered by the new cutter, the range also offers lower maintenance costs due to the fact that only the inserts need to be changed rather than the whole blade assembly. Wood elaborates on the changing face of the fire service and how the tooling companies have to keep pace with their needs. “It used to be that many fire tenders carried combi tools – one tool that could do multiple jobs.   The trend was then for the development of specialist tools, dedicated to single tasks. What we are seeing now is that with budgetary restraints, many fire services are creating rapid-reaction teams in smaller vehicles who now need much more portable and flexible tool sets. This has lead to the desire to go back to the combi tool approach, so not so many tools need to be carried.”   Another major advance Pugh elaborates on is the creation of electrically powered hydraulic tools such as the eDRAULIC range from Hurst (http://www.jawsoflife.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProductId=2340), the company that first bought us the Jaws of Life. By providing portable electrical power, the tools are not reliant on a separate hydraulic supply, which makes them far more suitable for lightly equipped first responders and those who need to get into remote or confined spaces.   Pugh is also extremely impressed with Packexe SMASH (http://www.packexesmash.com/en/), a self-adhesive film that secures automotive glass for faster and safer vehicle extrication, with results showing that it virtually doubles the strength of glass, averaging a 42% reduced risk of glass breaking.   With both tooling firms and fire fighters expressing concerns with the growing adoption of high strength structures in cars, it appears that the automotive industry is a regular moving target for OEMs and users alike. Pugh explains: “Vehicle manufacturers are understandably stingy about trade secrets, especially relating to the information that fire fighters need to know, such as that pertaining to supplementary restraints. This information can be tough to get and I hope manufacturers were more forthcoming with this information and would help us to safely identify cut zones.   In the meantime it is possible to get basic information relating to safety-critical equipment within many car models (http://www.rescuesheet.info/seite_3.html) and, as expected, if you are armed with a smart phone or tablet, in this case an iPhone or iPad, there is of course the obligatory app (http://bohemianinnovation.com/extraction.html), which highlights the cutting zones in many modern cars.  

An interview with Tobias Welp – Marketing Manager Iveco Magirus is the global market leader for turn table ladders and its vehicles and components are in use worldwide to rescue, extinguish, recover or to protect. They are versatile, dependable and secure. In 6 locations in Europe, Iveco Magirus produces a unique range of fire fighting and civil protection vehicles. With over 1.500 vehicles sold per year, Iveco Magirus isone of the biggest suppliers manufacturer in this field.   Whenever reliable and high performing technology and innovative solutions are required Iveco Magirus can offer the perfect solution. “Our brand is renown worldwide for the widest range and best in class technology of turntable ladders” says Tobias. “The outstanding history of our company began in 1864. Since that date and up to today innovations from Magirus reshaped the sector.   The actual range of turn table ladders cover rescue heights from 20 to 60 meters, offers the most advanced ladder tip articulations and has a worldwide unique stabilization control system. Like this we can offer a perfect solution to any specific need of our customers.” But Iveco Magirus has to offer much more and Tobias is keen to promote two other vehicles. The new Dragon dedicated to airport fire fighting and the Multistar, a versatile vehicle which combines perfectly tank pumper and height rescue mission.   Dragon The Dragon is a new generation of airport firefighting vehicles; they address the extreme demands often associated with firefighting operations at airports. “Right from the commercial launch in 2010 we are collecting continuously new orders from Europe to Asia Pacific. And the feedback from our customers which have the vehicle already in operation are very positive.” “All our vehicles comply with NFPA and ICAO standards and we provide a full technical backup service to all our clients”, says Welp. “We either have local technicians in the countries or work closely with partners to ensure unrivalled support.”   The Super Dragon 8×8 (Air crash Tender) has a rear mounted twin pack engine with more than 1100hp which fulfils Euro5 emission standards. It has rigid-axle suspension with coil springs and an overall width of 3m. It uses many components from Iveco CV and Iveco Magirus thus ensuring reliability and availability of spare parts.   “Innovation, all-new concepts specifically developed for the chassis, drive train, extinguishing technology, control system and design result in an attractive range of vehicles that can do more than ever before.   “In keeping with the Iveco Magirus philosophy, this consistent solution has been developed in-house and is produced using a ‘one- stop shop’ approach. The modular system makes it possible to implement different configurations and drive variants that include 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 chassis.” Welp says.  The SuperDragon key facts Max. speed: > 135 km/h Engine: 2 cursor13 engines with >1100hp (Euro5 and Euro3 compliant) Acceleration 0 – 80 km/h: < 25 sec Transmission: Allison fully automatic with retarder Brakes: Disc brakes Breathing apparatus in cab: 4 sets Pump output, standard pressure: 10,000 l/min at 10 bar Pump output, high pressure: 250 l/min at 40 bar Tank volume, water: 14,000 – 17,000 litres Tank volume, foam: 1,500 – 2,500 litres Dry powder: 500 – 1,000 kg CO2: 120 kg Options Variable: The new cab offers room for 3, 4 or 6 people. The driver’s seat can be positioned on the left, on the right or in the centre. In the cab, up to four seats with BA storage possible. Vehicle entry is ergonomically optimised for fire-fighting operations. Large, deep windows provide optimal visibility in all directions. Different Water- / Foam monitor solutions for the front and the roof available Boom with piercing nozzle    Wide ranging additional equipment possible Alternative extinguishing agent capacities Alternative pump outputs Multistar   The Multistar is one of the most versatile fire fighting vehicles on the market. “Now in its second generation the Multistar is a fantastic product for fire brigades which are looking for a vehicle which combines tank pumper or road rescue applications with the possibilities of an aerial rescue device.” states Tobias.    “We see a growing demand for this kind of vehicle as more and more fire brigades need to be as flexible as possible during first attack operations and are looking for products with enhanced tactical value.”   The Multistar can host a crew of up to 9 fire fighters (1+8). The internal mounted water tank has a capacity of 1.600L and grants maximum space available for equipment on the side lockers. A storage capacity of 9.5m³ for approx. 1.800kg of equipment makes it unique in its class.   The aluminium telescopic boom is equipped with a cage, which can carry up to 3 persons and operates in a range of -12m down reach up to +31m with an outreach of 16,5m at maximum cage load.   Multistar key facts Chassis Iveco Eurocargo 180E30 4×2 with 299hp Crew Cab: 1+2, 1+5, 1+8 with up to 7 breathing apparatus Pump output: 2500 l/min at 10 bar Tank capacity: 1600 liter Locker storage: 9,5m³ for 1.800kg of equipment Operating range of telescopic boom: -12m to +31m Outreach: 16,5m with max cage load Options Foam mixing system CaddiSys Internal foam tank: 300l Pneumatic light mast Integrated waterway to cage   Iveco Magirus also produces a wide range of fire fighting components: portable and truck mounted pumps, foam mixing systems and monitors.   The company began 1864 when Conrad Dietrich Magirus started the commercial manufacturing of his fire-fighting devices in Ulm, Germany. The city on the Danube is still the headquarters of the company that now operates as a global player under the name Iveco Magirus.   Now the company operates from six locations in Europe. Commercial operations cover more than 80 countries throughout the world, always respecting the local requirements of each country.    “The company plan to evolve the existing range of vehicles in the forthcoming year,” says Welp. “We will continue with our research and further develop our portfolio to refine our unique offering to the fire fighting industry"