AUGUST 2009

• I'm sure you read the news last week about the two Buffalo firefighters who lost their lives in a commercial building fire and you may have wondered what you could do to show your support.  The families of our brother firefighters will need emotional and financial support in the days, weeks, months and years to come.  If you want to help, a benefit t-shirt has been created with 100% of the profits going to the families of these fallen heroes.  Please print the attached flier and put it up where you work so others can show their support and forward this email on to others in the fire service.
  
  To order, a website has been set up: http://www.buffalosbravest.com
  
  Thank You.
• Old Forge VFD presents their 43rd Annual Firefighters Drill School - click to review

JUNE 2009

• FIRE 2009 photos

• Your local e-One dealers are supporting Cystic Fibrosis research by Pulling For A Cure. Click here for details.

MAY 2009

• Hoags Corners 2nd Annual Golf Scramble - click here for details

• Join Roberts Fire Apparatus at:

New York State Association of Fire Chiefs for FIRE 2009
June 10-13, 2009 Turning Stone Resort – Verona, NY
Click here for additional details

APRIL 2009

E-ONE Announces Acquisition of “Water Master™ - Vacuum Tankers” 

Ocala, FL (April 23, 2009) – E-ONE acquired the “Water Master - Vacuum Tanker” product line from Southern Fire Equipment in Hattiesburg, MS, on Tuesday.   

The unique, self-filling vacuum tankers were developed by Reggie Ridgway, a volunteer Fire Chief who spent years researching and designing the Water Master tankers after his own frustrating experiences losing homes to fires in rural areas with limited water supply. 

“The inadequate conventional tanker water shuttle that my department was using required too much equipment and too many firefighters,” said Reggie Ridgway, Chief of the Central Lamar VFD and co-owner of Southern Fire Equipment, LLC.  “I looked around for a better way, saw how industry was moving their water with efficient vacuum technology, designed a vacuum tanker to suit the needs of the Fire Service and the Water Master was born.” 

“Water Master” features a unique self-filling vacuum system which can load 3500 gallons of water in under 3 minutes and dump in under 2 minutes without the use of a Class A pump.  

Water Master tankers can self-fill from up to three suction inlets using almost any alternative water source including ponds, rivers, lakes, ditches and swimming pools.  Tank sizes are available from 2000 to 4000 gallons and are offered with a 460 cubic feet per minute vacuum pump as standard, allowing one operator to deliver more than 250 gallons per minute in a typical three mile shuttle.   

“We are excited to add Water Master, ‘the ultimate water delivery machine,’ to our full line of mission critical vehicles.  Utilizing the Water Master technology, E-ONE can now provide fire departments with the ability to deliver water to the scene from any alternative water source with more than twice the efficiency of standard tankers,” said Peter Guile, CEO of E-ONE.   

“Water Master” demonstrations will be held outside the entrance to Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2009 Fire Department Instructors’ Conference.  There are currently approximately 300 Water Master vacuum tankers in service throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

Reggie Ridgway, Richard O’Neal and Lance Chancellor will be joining the E-ONE team from Southern Fire Equipment, providing sales, service and training support of Water Master for the E-ONE dealer network and continuing support for Water Master’s in service. 

For more information visit www.thewatermaster.com. 

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED AT FDIC  

E-ONE also debut the new HP 78 featuring a 750 lb tip load, in booth 9104 at Lucas Oil Stadium.  

Other products in the booth will include: the Tradition ES Tell Us Your Story contest unit on a 4-door International® chassis 

Glendale, AZ, 550 gallon mid-engine pumper on a Hush® chassis 

Glendale, AZ, 100’ Platform on a Quest® chassis 

Little Rock, AR, HP 100 on CII® chassis 

McMinn, TN, top mount Tradition® pumper on a Typhoon® chassis 

Montreal, Quebec, enclosed top mount pumper on a CII chassis 

AND  Colleton County, SC, tandem axle rescue on an International chassis. 

As a leading manufacturer of first responder vehicles, E-ONE engineers, manufactures and markets mission-critical vehicles including custom and commercial pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, command and communication apparatus, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles.  The company sells its products world-wide and is headquartered in Ocala, Florida.  E-ONE is an ISO 9001 registered and CCC certified manufacturer.  For more information, visit www.e-one.com OR www.robertsfireapparatus.com

• E-One asked America to choose the most deserving winner and posted all 7 essays on-line at www.E-One.com so the public could vote.  The members of the Powellsville Volunteer Fire Department, outside of Ahoskie, NC, took this opportunity by storm.  The Powellsville VFD essay was actually submitted by Chief David Powell’s wife Cheryl after finding yet another Fire Connections, Inc. fire truck quote in the trash can in her kitchen after finding out they once again were not receiving any grant funds this year.  The firefighters of Powellsville met two and three times each week to organize and summon the aid of the North Carolina State Firefighters Association, the NC Veterinarians Association, Eastern NC Firemen’s Association, many local businesses, managers at Ace Hardware, Lowe’s Wal-Mart, Home Depot, neighboring Fire Departments all over NC, multiple news channels and newspapers, and even You Tube to beg for America’s vote.  The Sales and Service teams at Fire Connections, Inc, out of Rocky Mount, NC also put together a vast e-mail campaign reaching thousands of members of the Fire Service soliciting online votes and telling the Powellsville story to anyone that would listen.   

  E-One President and CEO, Peter Guile, invited members of all 7 finalist Fire Departments for the announcement of America’s winner at the Fire Department Instructors Conference this week in Indianapolis, IN.  In front of thousands of spectators, shortly after 3:00pm Friday, April 24^th all votes were tallied and a member from each FD joined Guile on stage in front of the crowd. 

  Through breath-taking anticipation, the Powellsville Volunteer Fire Department was announced as America’s winner of a brand new E-One pumper.  The relentless efforts of the firefighters in Powellsville VFD and the Fire Connections team separated the votes enough to allow PVFD to win by a margin of 5,000+ votes.  Fire Chief David Powell, wife Cheryl and Assistant Chief Ralph Brinkley were all at an emotional loss of words following the announcement.  All finalists were invited to a formal dinner hosted by E-One after the close of the contest where Powell and Brinkley were still in shock that their hard work had paid off.  Fire Connections President Travis Mayo “hopes we can continue our efforts to reach out and help any and all departments in need of assistance.” 

  E-One’s revolutionary “Tell Us Your Story” contest has drastically increased the awareness of America’s need for help in the volunteer Fire Department world.  We all hope that this contest has opened the eyes and hearts of many.  On behalf of E-One, Fire Connections and the Powellsville Volunteer Fire Department, we sincerely thank every single voter in America for being a part of making this dream come true. 

  

From Left to Right: Peter Guile; Ralph Brinkley; David Powell; Cheryl Powell; Travis Mayo @ FDIC in Indianapolis Friday, April 24^th 3:30pm

See Powellsville's local TV story here

• Congratulations to the following finalists in the running for a 2009 Tradition ES pumper

• Butte Falls Volunteer Fire Department (Jackson County, Oregon)
• Five Points Volunteer Fire Department (Washington County, Florida)
• Gallatin Sunnyside Volunteer Fire Department (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)
• Hines Volunteer Fire Department (Hines, Oregon)
• Oneida Volunteer Fire Department (Clay County, Kentucky)
• Powellsville Volunteer Fire Department (Powellsville, North Carolina)
• Weaverville Fire Department (Weaverville, California)

MARCH 2009

• Roberts Fire Apparatus 1st Responder Ad - click here for details

JANUARY 2009

• Win a 2009 Tradition ES pumper - click here for details

DECEMBER 2008

• Improving Response Scene Safety for Firefighters & Emergency Personnel Workshop

NOVEMBER 2008

OCTOBER 2008

• Seaglass Logowear is having it's annual BBQ on 10/24. Click here for more info.

SEPTEMBER 2008

• Congratulations to the Charleston Fire Department on their recent purchase of a new 1500 Gallon   E-one tanker with an International Chassis. The department will be accepting delivery in the Spring of '09.

Charleston drivers & officers views

AUGUST 2008

Cambridge is in the house!

We thank you for your continued support!

JULY 2008

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO 

A BENEFIT DINNER FOR

 DEBBIE SWEDICK

SUNDAY 7/20/08 3-6pm

BOGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT (Fire Hall)
 

Debbie is a life long resident of Boght Corners.  In March, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. 
She had previously owned a daycare center “Little Debbie’s Daycare”, but has been unable to work through her surgery and present chemo treatments. 
 

 Please gather with us to help assist Debbie and her son, Josh, through this very difficult time.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you

Menu:  Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

            Tossed Salad, Bread & Butter

            Dessert             
(Take out orders available)

Adults $9.00

Children under 10   $4.50 

Register to win door prizes. There will also be a silent auction!

Please forward this information to your family & friends......
It's that important!

• Heights Fest '08 - July 19th, 7pm to 11pm - Schuyler Heights Fire Department, 900 First Street Watervliet, NY ...featuring great food, beverage, and of course music!  Doors open at 5pm.                  $5 Admission. Lawn chairs are welcome. For additional information call 518-376-0188 or visit:  www.schuylerheightsvfd.com
   
• Hudson Mohawk Annual Convention & Parade - July 10th - 12th. Hosted by our good friends at Thomas Corners & Beunkendaal Fire Departments. For additional information, visit: HMACP

JUNE 2008

• 2008 New York Associations of Fire Chiefs Show will be held June 12th - 14th in Lake George NY. For additional information, visit: www.nysfirechiefs.com
   

MAY 2008

• Congratulations to the Cambridge Fire Department on their recent purchase of a new E-One Custom Side Mount Pumper.  The department will be expecting delivery in the Summer '08.

Cambridge drivers & officers side views

• Congratulations to the East Glenville Fire District on their recent purchase of a new E-One Custom Side Mount Pumper.  The department will be expecting delivery in the Summer '08.

East Glenville drivers & officers side views

APRIL 2008

• Congratulations to the Guilderland Fire District on their recent purchase of a 100' Rearmount Platform. The department will be expecting delivery in the Fall '08.

Guilderland drivers side view

Guilderland officers side view

• Best Luther Training

JUNE 2007

• NYS Chief's Show

MARCH 2006

March 8, 2006 - E-ONE Newsletter: Extreme Makeover Edition, and photos from the Extreme Makeover trip to Texas.

March 3, 2006 - Department of Homeland Security Announces Application Period for FY2006 Assistance to Grants

2006 Customer picnic at the NYS Chief Show