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This is similar in design to Rescue 1, but a shorter body and larger tank. Engine 8 also has a front suction and one additional seat in the rear of the cab.

Stamford Engine 8 photo from inspection in Wisconsin. Expected to be delivered to Stamford in next 7-10 days.

Stamford, CT FD A few recent apparatus additions: 2018 Pierce Enforcer PUC rescue for Rescue 1 (in service July 2018). 2018 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 engine for Engine 3 (delivered, awaiting outfitting). 2018 Pierce Enforcer PUC engine for Engine 8 (scheduled delivery in next 2-3 weeks). Engine 8's 2015 KME engine will be reassigned to Engine 7 in Springdale.

Call for quote, no price listed: https://www.firetruckmall.com/AvailableTruck/09847/2010-Pierce-Arrow-Pumper

I think we just watched a very tangible example of some of the insanity taking hold on the fire service. This Chief is all too proud of his accomplishment here, but he should have taken a break from digesting every "trend" in the fire service before he spec'd his new machine. SCBAs taken out of cab, nothing new. Phoenix and several large Department in Southern California have done this for years. However, taking them out due to carcinogen concerns is a really weak case. What does the Chief intend to do about the PPE worn by firefighters? Think that might be a sink for carcinogens? How bout the bottom of your boots, ever really think what is hanging out there? I'd be a lot less concerned about a hard surface such as an SCBA bottle or harness that can be wiped down after each use, then the proper gear cleaning habits or hygiene of a pretty fluid and dynamic group of end-users of this rig. Not to mention, the extra long cab to accommodate the new SCBA compartment and the top mount pump panel. He just built a rig that is probably running upwards of 36-38 feet overall length. Although it is Texas, I am sure the guy driving the truck will really appreciate the wheel base the next time he has to try and turn into the driveway and fit between the brick pillars of every Ewing estate look-alike.

Sounds like they cut of their nose to spite their face if they chose Rosenbauer as the replacement.

And don't forget that Charleston (SC) FD was an ISO Class 1 Department under the leadership of Chief Rusty and at the time of the Super Sofa store fire.

http://www.firelawblog.com/2016/04/05/ny-assistant-chief-prevails-on-due-process-challenge-to-his-dismissal/

A few others that were getting ready on the blue floor or in production (not sure if they will be at the show). Jersey City Enforcer: Miami City FD (Assigned to Dive Team, has additional storage in cab for dive equipment): West Metro Fire District in Minnesota (interesting paint and line-x coverings):

Seth, I was out at Pierce this past week and several new version of the Ascendant were getting ready for the trip to Indy. The only one that I saw up close was a tandem version of the 107' that has become so popular. The truck is very similar to the single, but with a more traditional body found on the present 105' ladders. Essentially, you are increasing body and ground ladder storage and also improving weight distribution and braking. I was told that there is also supposed to be tractor-drawn version somewhere in production or perhaps will make an appearance at the show (I did not see it anywhere on the line). Outside of the Ascendant configurations, they should have their usual run of equipment on display inside the Lucas dome and also a separate Contender section. I'll try and attach a picture of the tandem Ascendant.

It is an extended cab Enforcer, with the Arrow XT headlight bezel option. Probably not a PUC, as the lower pump area has a hose tray, which is not available on a PUC.

No, KME did not win a bid for a rescue truck in Stamford.

I am not sure as to what the benefit of a Dash CF would be to the Stamford Fire Department. The new CF has a very obtuse interior cab configuration and offers absolutely no benefit to the application that the Department is looking for or needs. The Pierce Enforcer is a very practical chassis and offered us everything we needed and nothing that we did not need. Unlike many of the Departments often represented in apparatus discussions on this site, we operate with a given amount of money for a purchase. What we have to spend, is what we have to spend and not a penny more. This vehicle incorporated several design components that factored heavily into the final price tag. Getting everything to work for the money we had allocated and available was not an easy task. The truck should be delivered by the end of this year or early 2018.

Willy, this is an older story and was pre-KME.

By all accounts, KME could be an excellent company. They have plenty of talented workers, who have the ability to produce a product that could rival any of the other more reputable manufacturers. KME has suffered from years of mismanagement by a ruling family that had failed to invest in their people or infrastructure. Many of their senior managers were relatives or buddies and did not possess the ability to follow the industry trends. The REV group may have temporarily saved the company from financial ruin and has removed many of the management problems, but the company has a big hill to climb in being retrained and retooled to compete with the likes of other products. Without knowing the specifics, the Horry County story is probably the results of the old mentality toward the product. The new owner has big plans and made big promises. Only time will tell if they can deliver on those promises. I for one, would be very reluctant to recommend their product until the product and culture improves.