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DEER PARK MVA
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The Deer Park Fire Department was toned out for a MVA with heavy rescue on February 20, 2013 at approximately 1:15 p.m. The accident occurred on Skidmore Road near Tiber Ave. - See more info on page 13
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One person air lifted from Center Moriches three car MVA Center Moriches, NY. On the night on February 22, 2013, Center Moriches Fire Department and EMS was toned out for an MVA at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Main Street. Center Moriches chief arrived on the scene and found a three car MVA. One of the vehicles had heavy front end damage and the other vehicle had very minor damage. The third vehicle had a patient entrapped.
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The Center Moriches engine and heavy rescue went right to with the Jaws of Life to free the trapped patient. Center Moriches command requested a helicopter to the scene and to land just east of the scene. He also requested mutual aid from East Moriches Fire and EMS
to the scene. East Moriches Fire stood by for the helicopter landing. Center Moriches EMS and East Moriches EMS transported victims to a nearby hospital. The one victim was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital with unknown injuries. After the ďŹ re department was released from the scene, SCPD continued with their scene investigation.
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Kitchen fire for Hicksville On the afternoon of February 6th, Hicksville firefighters were toned out for a Signal 10/structure fire at 83 Lantern Road in a two story private home. They arrived to find fire and smoke issuing from the home. Crews entered and doused the fire that originated in the kitchen.
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MVA for Massapequa On Monday, February 18th at 2:40 p.m., the Massapequa Fire Department received a call for an MVA at the intersection of Hicksville Road and Connecticut Avenue. Ladder 632, Ambulances 637 and 638 and Chief's 6300 and 6303 responded to the call. After the first unit arrived and the scene was sized up, an additional call was put out for Engine 6311 to respond. One person was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Ambulance 637.
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Mastic handles MVA in Moriches DANIEL ARCE
Manhasset-Lakeville responds to fire caused by wires down On Monday, February 25th, 2013 at 12:35 p.m., ManhassetLakeville Fire Department Companies 1 and 2 were dispatched to Maple Street between Northern Boulevard and Bayview Avenue for reported wires down and across the roadway. Deputy Chief Pisani (8702) was the first unit to arrive on the scene and advised all incoming units that a truck had struck and snapped a utility pole and that the live primary electrical wire had fallen into the Town of North Hempstead’s athletic field construction site located on Maple Street, igniting a large pile of construction materials. LIPA was immediately notified for a forthwith response to remove power from the live arcing electrical wire. Several 55 gallon drums filled with diesel fuel were involved in the burning construction material, so Deputy Chief Pisani also requested that the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Materials respond to the scene. Company 3 and Ambulance Unit were also added to the initial response. The thick black smoke from the
Moriches, NY. On the morning of February 28, 2013, Mastic EMS and Mastic Fire Department were toned out for an MVA at Williams Street and Montauk Highway. Suffolk County Police Department and Mastic EMS arrived on the scene to find a pick up truck that rear ended a car.
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Mastic Rescue Truck 5-12-10, fire police and Mastic Engine 512-1 responded to the scene. EMS personnel packaged the injured patients and transported to
them to a local hospital. Firefighters checked the vehicles for leaking fluids and secured the two vehicles. All units were released and back in service soon thereafter. - HAROLD JACOBS
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burning construction materials and diesel fuel could be seen for miles in every direction. While awaiting the arrival of LIPA, crews from Companies 1 and 3 stretched two precautionary one and three quarter inch hose lines off of Engine 8711. Once the power was removed, one hose line was operated to extinguish the fire. Crews from Tower Ladder 8724 and Quint 8728 overhauled the pile of burning materials and the scene was placed under control within one hour. Manhasset-Lakeville units on the scene included Engine 8711, 8712, 8735, 8733, Tower Ladder 8724, Quint 8728, Heavy Rescue 8730, Ambulances 8768 and 8769, and Deputy Chiefs Pisani (8702), Farrone (8705) and Garrigan (8703). All units were released from the scene within an hour and fifteen minutes.
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Car accident on the LIE Melville, NY. On March 6, 2013, the Melville Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on the Long Island Expressway. There were two cars involved and the driver of one of the cars was put in full immobilization. That patient was transported to a local hospital by Melville Fire Department Ambulance.
Mangano attends Bellmore Fire Department’s annual installation of officers Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano attended the installation ceremony for the Bellmore Fire Department on February 16th. The county executive honored outgoing and incoming officers and thanked all members of the department for their efforts during Hurricane Sandy.
Storm preparations for your firehouse Most people heeded the evacuation warnings that were given, but as usual there were those who remained behind thinking they could ride it out and be safe. They were wrong and placed emerSTAYING gency reSAFE sponders’ lives in jeop- Chief Henry Campardy in order bell to rescue them. The pager has just opened and broadcasts the following message, “The Weather Bureau has issued a tornado and severe thunderstorm warning for the area between the hours of p.m. and 9 p.m. There is a potential for heavy rains, nickel sized hail and winds in excess of 60 miles per hour with the potential for flooding in low lying areas. Should a storm hit in your area, you should immediately report to your fire station.” Will the damage from the storm be minor and last an hour or less? Or will there be major damage to your community requiring emergency duty lasting a day or possibly extending into weeks. As you respond to your fire station in compliance with the storm message, you should feel secure in knowing your family is prepared, but how about your fire station. Is it prepared to handle an extended operation? If not, it should be. Does the fire station have the capability to house (sleep) the number of
members who have reported for duty? When any extended emergency requires you to go on long term (more than a day or two) emergency response and standby, it will require the feeding and housing of the firefighters and EMS personnel responding to the numerous and varied calls. Living and working out of the fire station for prolonged periods of time requires preparation and if you aren’t or haven’t prepared, you should. Any of the aforementioned storm scenarios can be encountered by most communities at any time, then add the potential terrorist threats, hazmat or WMD’s and the potential for flu and related medical epidemics, the realization of having your fire station prepared for extended operations is important. Having a standby source of electricity with a sufficient fuel supply to provide electric power to the fire station is very important should power fail. Portable radios and pagers will require charging; along with maintaining basic communication links within the fire station and dispatch. It is also important to note where you can obtain additional fuel for the standby generator system if needed, gasoline, diesel or propane. A full service kitchen with an adequate supply of food, coffee, drinks, water and needed staples along with disposable paper products and utensils is required. The quantity in supply will be dependent upon the number of firefighters you foresee having on hand in an emergency for a minimum of three
to five days, or possibly longer. Your best food supply would be the commercial sized (large) cans of prepared foods and with a backup electric supply, you can also safely store frozen foods. Most of these commercial meal type items can be purchased from the local supermarket or big box discount supply houses beforehand and will only require heating prior to serving when needed, even if no firehouse chef is available. Additional food supplies may be obtained initially at local supermarkets and merchants, but if it is an extended operation with power outages, their food stock will deplete rapidly and restocking may take days or longer. During an extended period of emergency operations, you may be very limited as to what you will be able to obtain locally during the emergency. Having some basic provisions on hand and replacing them annually is the way to go. You can use last year’s food stock products for an after meeting or drill meal, donate them to a local food pantry or whatever innovative way you choose while you replenish it with a fresh supply. Rest for the weary firefighters is another priority. Does your fire station have sleeping accommodations and how many can it accommodate? If you don’t have sleeping accommodations or need a larger area, can you establish them by setting up a specific area or room that can be used solely for the purpose of firefighters catching some “shut eye.” You may have to split a large
meeting room by installing movable room dividers and separating the room during an emergency. Once you have a designated sleep area, you will need cots, blankets and pillows to provide the basics for a good sleep. Individual members should bring a personal grooming kit and a sleeping bag if they have one. Individual sleeping bags can be used with the cots and eliminate the need for blankets and sheets. In extended operations rest is important as the novelty, adrenaline rush, and excitement will quickly wear off, and a place to rest will become a must. Throughout periods of high activity it would be wise to assign four to six firefighters per apparatus and to have those remaining firefighters/EMT’s be designated the off duty (rest) group. After a certain period of time, four to eight hours, the groups can exchange allowing for all personnel to have a rest period. It is important that everyone get their proper rest and an officer should be responsible for seeing that all firefighters comply with their assigned rest period. Lack of rest often leads to unsafe acts, which in turn leads to injuries. Don’t forget personal hygiene and shower facilities will make the stay more livable and healthy for all! Being prepared for long term emergency operations is taking proper proactive action and will help keep all safe while providing service to your community. Till next time, Buckle Up, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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Farmingville Fire Department and Shirley EMS handle MVA Shirley, NY. On the night of March 9, 2013 around 8:00 p.m., 911 received a call for a motor vehicle collision at William Floyd Parkway and Norwood Drive. Farmingville Fire Department and Shirley EMS were toned out. SCPD was first on the scene to confirm the MVA. Farmingville Fire Department
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was covering for Brookhaven, as Brookhaven had their annual installation dinner. Farmingville arrived on the scene and checked both cars, cut the battery cables and put down
speedy dry on the roadway. Shirley EMS transported one patient to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. SCPD remained on the scene until the car was removed from the roadway. - HAROLD JACOBS
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For years a young boy has been following a dream, A desire, not unheard of, by a child it seems. He would find himself chasing the sirens and lights, Pedaling that bicycle with all of his might. He’d sometimes catch up and watch them in awe, And witness the men, in their gear, broke down a door. They had axes and hoses to get the job done, He knew it was dangerous, but it sure looked like fun. The fire is out and the smoke cleared away, He thinks “that’s going to be me one of these days”. He’s seen all the movies and watched all the shows, His idols portrayed as true to life heroes. After waiting forever, the time is now here, His patience is gone, wants to get it in gear. He goes to a firehouse and knocks on the door, Unaware of what’s inside and not sure what’s in store. He’s not sure what to say, arranging words in his mind, The door opens, a familiar face smiles; he’s going to be fine. For the next few hours he gets informed of the basics, And gets told it takes special type of people to actually make it. There are meetings and training’s and calls at all hours, And the frequency of calls is not within our powers. You’ll put your trust in your brothers, your newly found kin, Because when others are running out, we all run in. You’ll be part of a team, you won’t be alone, We protect life and property, and then we all go home. We fight manmade disasters and weather in it’s extreme, They’ll be things you’ll encounter that you’ve never seen. There will be days of gratification, and few with a frown, For unexpected occurrences when a brother goes down. He’s accepted the challenge and is up to the deed, To be there for the call, when his neighbors are in need. He has taken an oath that he swears to uphold, To be proud, and prepared, for when things unfold. He’s on his first call and helps take down a door, At the curb stands a boy with his bike, watching in awe! MICHAEL TURANO
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The other day I was talking to a local fire chief in his fire station. The chief was explaining to me how concerned he was about a number of issues – one of the top being the morale in the department among the members. Apparently, a number of firefighters were not as actively involved as they had been in the past, particularly newer members. As we were discussing the possible causes, we noted one firefighter who was busy putting equipment back on a rig after a call. He was one of those who was still active and very enthusiastic about the department. As this individual walked by, we asked him why he thought that his contemporaries seem to be losing their passion for what we all thought was still a great fire department. This young, intelligent firefighter paused for around three seconds and then said with a fair amount of conviction, “It is not as much fun around here as it used to be.” We asked him to expand on that statement a little more; and he stated that in the last year or so, training had dropped off, and he and others really looked forward to quality training and drills. This young firefighter said a great deal with his knee-jerk answer to our question regarding the fun factor. I am sure you have noticed the environment when you enter a fire station or respond to another fire department’s fire or other emergency when everything is going well in a department. Everyone seems to pretty much get along; and as firefighters all over the world are prone to do, there is a lot of good natured kidding around. It is a fun place to be. And, if it is a fun and exciting place to be, you look forward to
spending more time there. When things are not going well in a department, when you walk into the fire house or go to one of their emergencies, it is just the opposite. Attendance frequently is down, firefighters are fighting with each other, there is much gossip and back-stabbing, officers may be suspending firefighters left and right, barking orders like a marine drill sergeant, creating an environment that is not friendly nor fun, deflating whatever passion the active firefighters may have had. I recently purposely attended two functions – one at a local department that is a top performer in all areas from being tops in annual training to leading the pack in recruitment and retention efforts. I then attended a function where it was just the opposite. In the first fire department, the oldtimers and the younger members were interacting together, the meeting room was filled to capacity and they were accomplishing multiple projects simultaneously. In the second department, attendance was sparse, there were arguments over several on-going projects that were floundering, members were leaving to join other departments and they were not taking in new members. What is the solution? There is no single, simple solution but a multitude of small solutions, many of which can and should be instituted by leaders in any organization. In any case, we are going to attempt to have the leaders from the successful departments meet with the leaders from the struggling departments in an attempt to compare notes, share techniques, and get the other departments back on track. If you are a member or a leader in one of the departments that is highly successful and a fun and exciting place to be, I would appreciate hearing from you. My e-mail address is wreng@co.rockland.ny.us, and my phone number is 845-364-8933. I will share your thoughts and comments in a future column.
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Shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20th, the Massapequa Fire Department dispatcher received a call from FireCom reporting a 911 call for a house fire at 97 Van Buren Street in Massapequa Park with possible trapped people. Chief of Department S. Daresta responded and put out a Signal 10. Fire was coming out windows on both the first and second floors of the home. Engine 6315 and Ladder 632 were the first units to arrive and started a quick attack on the fire, looking for victims. When firefighters finally made it to a second floor bedroom, they found the body of one man who had died in the fire. The man found in the house was the only one home at the time of the fire and he lived alone. Nassau County Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.
The Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade started in 2001 and drew a crowd of 15,000. On Saturday, March 9th organizers said the parade drew close to 40,000 people dressed from head to toe in green. The parade route started on Saxon Avenue and Main Street in Bay Shore and traveled west on Main Street, ending at St. Patrick’s Church. Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance proudly wearing green ties was one of the many community organizations partaking in this celebration.
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SCENES FROM THE LONG ISLAND MEGA SHOW Photos by Managing Editor Heather Pillsworth
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SCENES FROM THE LONG ISLAND MEGA SHOW Photos by Managing Editor Heather Pillsworth
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Heroes Mortgage Program
Hero firefighter inspired by Hurricane Katrina helped by mortgage program Like so many other Americans, Stephanie Fowle watched on television in disbelief and horror, as Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans in 2005. Fowle wanted to do something to help down in New Orleans, but she couldn’t. However, she could make a difference back home. Inspired by the devastation Hurricane Katrina left in her wake, Fowle joined the Green Creek Volunteer (NJ) Fire Department. She is still a proud Green Creek firefighter, a true hero, one the Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program is proud to have worked with. 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the Heroes Mortgage Program. This exclusive mortgage opportunity provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community. The program offers unmatched rates, minimal lender fees and promises to get clients in their new home by the contract date. Fowle and her husband, Merrill, a firefighter for 32 years, used the Heroes Mortgage Program to refinance – saving a few hundred dollars every month on their mortgage. “Everyone with the program was so helpful and you can’t beat
the rates,” Stephanie Fowle said. “It’s awesome and really helped us out a lot. To save that kind of money, is a big deal. I would definitely recommend the Heroes Mortgage Program.” Sun Home Loans, a division of Sun National Bank, and 1st Responder are both proud to serve the heroes in our community, who dedicate their lives serving the rest of us. Clients enjoy unmatched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process, from their initial inquiry, to closing. Working with its own resources and Federal government programs, Sun National Bank develops solutions that open the path to home ownership. Sun National Bank provides a full-range of banking products and services, delivered by experienced bankers. Personal attention merges with world-class service and competitive products that meet the needs of today’s consumers and businesses. Sun National Bank believes that doing business in the community means being a part of it. Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the Heroes Mortgage Program is offered exclusively, providing personal service, benefits and rates not normally available to the general public. “Our staff is honored to work
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Spring into “Team Fitness” FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson
We have discussed the benefits of group fitness many times in the past. Quite simply group fitness is a great motivator and compliance booster. Working as a team comes naturally to members of the fire service, so it’s a good fit. The arrival of Spring is a perfect time to take training as a group one step further. It’s a great time to get outside. The weather can be a factor at times, so you have to have a backup plan for this. A simple indoor circuit does the trick. How ‘bout getting organized? It can be as simple as designating time(s) to walk or jog as a group. Walking or jogging as a group is a fun and easy way to exercise together. It doesn’t require any equipment and you can change the route often. Through a park - the beach? Change it up! You can go totally recreational with games of ‘ultimate frisbee’ (touch football style) or even revert to your old school
days with ‘field day” like activities. Think - relay races, obstacle courses, tug ‘o’ war, etc.) Setting up a volleyball court or organizing softball or basketball games work great. You can play games within your department or make arrangements with nearby departments to participate along with you. There are leagues out there. Either way, why not give it a shot? You can even create your own version of the combat challenge. Make an obstacle course consisting of four to six “duty” related activities and train or compete for times and accuracy on a regular basis. This is one of my favorites because of its functionality. Getting fit and improving your work skills at the same time is a great combo. Go for it! Start, by getting a few members excited about your idea. Conduct a survey with a few proposed activities and also ask members for their suggestions. Check with”the powers that be” to make sure officers/administrators are “on board” and for guidelines. Post sign-up sheets on bulletin boards - make announcements at meetings/drills and get something going. Be sure all participants receive physician’s approval, and let the games begin!
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EMS provider saves a life with nasal narcan Bohemia, NY. A volunteer member of Community Ambulance Company saved the life of a female in Bohemia, who overdosed on heroin on Monday, February 25, 2013. Emergency Medical Technician Luke Imperato responded to a residence in Bohemia just after 3:30 p.m., when a 911 caller reported a 47 year old female was having respiratory difficulty at her apartment. The female was unconscious and only breathing about six times per minute, an inadequate number to sustain life, when he arrived at the scene. Luke Imperato knew exactly what to do and jumped right into action, recalling the training he received from Suffolk County EMS and Community Ambulance Company. “When we arrived at the scene and assessed the patient, we recognized that this was a potential opiate overdose situation and quickly administered a dose of nasal narcan,” according to Imperato. Community Ambulance Company recently joined the New York State Department of Health’s twoyear pilot program involving the deployment of the intranasal anti-narcotic medication. The medication is quickly absorbed into the body through the nose and immediately reverses the effects of an opiate overdose, allowing patients to begin
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breathing on their own. The volunteer EMT delivered one dose of the nasal narcan and a short time later the patient regained consciousness. She was fully alert by the time the ambulance crew arrived at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in Patchogue. “I was definitely impressed with how quickly the medication took effect,” Imperato said. “This patient went from the verge of death to completely awake and oriented within a matter of minutes.” The ambulance crew consisted of Paramedic Robert Cavalieri, EMT Critical Care Stephanie Golub and EMT Basic Mike P. Kennedy. Suffolk County Police had officers on scene as well. The Community Ambulance Company of Sayville has been providing emergency medical services to the residents of Sayville, West Sayville, Bayport, Bohemia, and Oakdale for the past 62 years. Made up of primarily volunteers, Community Ambulance Company answered over 4,100 calls for assistance in 2012. - JAMIE ATKINSON
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Deer Park MVA with heavy rescue The Deer Park Fire Department was toned out for a forthwith MVA with heavy rescue on February 20, 2013 at approximately 1:15 p.m. The accident occurred on Skidmore Road near Tiber Ave. The single occupant, a male driver, struck a tree at a high rate of speed, apparently being followed by the S.CPD. 1-4-33 was in charge of the scene, advising 1-4-6 on their arrival of a male severely pinned against a tree. The crew of 1-4-6 did an outstanding job of freeing the male. SCPD ESU arrived at the end of the operation to provide assistance. The occupant was extricated in approximately 20 minutes. 1-4-3 transported the victim to Good Samaritan Hospital for evaluation with serious injuries.
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Town of Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade Huntington, NY. On March 10, 2013, the Town of Huntington had it's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade route was covered by many spectators JUMP TO FILE # all dressed for the 031813115 occasion in something green. The parade was also attended by all of the fire departments in the Town of Huntington as well as marching bands, fife and drum bands, representatives from the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and many more. Helping with crowd control was the Suffolk County police. Everyone seemed to have a great time. - MARK OSHINSKY MARK OSHINSKY
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SAFETY SYSTEMS You’re Always Looking Out For Others
The Most Important Test: Crash Testing
Fortunately, somebody’s looking out for you, too. At Pierce, we build safety into every vehicle we make. For every market we serve — fire and emergency, first responders, homeland security and government agencies. We don’t just meet requirements. We set standards. We don’t just respond. We anticipate. We don’t just meet expectations. We exceed them. We offer nothing less than 360° Protection From Every Angle™. We strive to look at every function, every part, every situation — and every possibility.
As a part of our commitment to 360° protection, every Pierce cab model is crash-tested at or above ECE requirements. Testing is done at CAPE (Center for Advanced Product Evaluation), a part of IMMI, a world leader in safety consulting. CAPE offers an unparalleled vehicle barrier crash testing facility complete with a test laboratory, dynamic test sleds, static pull chamber, computer screen crash simulation capabilities, and the world’s only 90° rollover impact test machine.
Coverage Starts with the Chassis Pierce chassis are researched, engineered, tested and built with industry-leading safety features and equipment. Some of these innovations are apparent while others are invisible, but all are essential to helping safeguard your most precious asset — your safety. ®
From bright exterior lighting to latching interior storage spaces and a mission-critical electrical system on Command Zone™-equipped trucks, Pierce fire trucks provide the safety to match their performance. A partial list of safety features, standard and optional, available on most Pierce chassis includes:
[ Side Roll Protection System (air bags/curtains in front & rear) [ Frontal air bags [ TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension [ Seat belt warning system [ Collision avoidance system provides warning before accident can occur [ MADAS accident reconstruction system allows accident cause analysis [ Lateral g-roll indicator alerts driver to excessive chassis roll [ Interior dome lights enhance nighttime visibility [ Enclosed storage areas inside cab keep tools and equipment secure [ 13 3/8" frame rails reduce frame beaming and improve ride stability [ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) [ Tinted windows reduce solar load [ Certified engine design provides efficient cooling [ Roll Stability Control (RSC) auto braking system helps prevent side rolls [ Tire Protection System including monitoring & blowout band protection [ Camera vision systems [ PS6™ seats ®
How rigorous is our testing? Consider the Pierce Quantum. In addition to the required testing, it passed a side strike test that wasn’t mandated to meet the ECE 29 standard. We simply wanted to subject it to the forces a cab would see in a side roll accident. It also proved itself by passing an extra roof crush at 2.5 times the ECE standard.
Side Roll Protection Sidewall padding has been optimally placed to reduce head injuries for rear passengers. And the system design was tested not simply for an average occupant, but with crash dummies ranging from 5th percentile females to 95th percentile males. Our PS6™ seats allow for the side roll air curtains to be fully integrated into the seating system rather than deploying from the wall, another first in the industry. Crew cab air curtains are attached to ABTS seats. During a roll, these deploy across the window and side of the vehicle interior to protect occupants’ heads during impact. This reduces movement, lowers the chance of head contact with the roof and increases the survivable space. We’re never satisfied when it comes to occupant safety in Pierce® apparatus. The logical evolution in 360° protection was the offering of frontal air bags — another industry first in custom chassis.
Pierce Has You Covered — From Every Angle Every system of every apparatus is engineered and designed with your protection and safety in mind. Nothing is more important to us. No one makes getting to and from the scene safer than Pierce.
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