An overview of the stadium exhibits. Many of the apparatus exhibitors moved into the new convention center this year. Larry Shapiro photo Algonquin-Lake in the Hills had a Medtec ambulance in the Pierce booth at the FDIC in Indianapolis. Larry Shapiro photo This new tower ladder for University Park was in the E-ONE booth. Larry Shapiro photo Seagrave displayed FDNY Engine 222. Larry Shapiro Ferrara had FDNY Rescue 4 from Queens in their booth. Larry Shapiro photo Ferrara also had FDNY Ladder 137 on display. Larry Shapiro photo One of two Pierce Dash CF units that were unveiled at the show. Larry Shapiro photo Pierce also showed this mini pumper on rubber tracks BP. Larry Shapiro photo Rosenbauer introduced the 'Smart Cab' enclosure for three firefighters on a commercial chassis. Larry Shapiro photo The KME Predator PRO is a rescue pumper on the new Predator chassis and features a short wheelbase and compact operator's panel. Larry Shapiro photo The E-ONE eMAX was shown on a Typhoon chassis. Larry Shapiro photo Stainless Steel High Speed Door High-Speed Stainless Steel.Auto-Control Industrial Door,Corrosion-Resistant Roll-Up Door,Stainless Steel Roll-Up Mechanism SHENZHEN HONGFA AUTOMATIC DOOR CO., LTD , https://www.hongfahsd.com
The 2011 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) has just concluded, and the convention center was packed with exhibitors showcasing a wide range of fire apparatus, gear, and even promotional items. Among the highlights were two local rigs on display: a Medtec Type III ambulance for Algonquin-Lake in the Hills at the Pierce booth and a Cyclone II 95-foot rear mount tower ladder for University Park in the E-ONE booth.
Other notable displays included FDNY equipment such as a Wheeled Coach ambulance on a four-door Ford chassis, an engine from Seagrave, and Rescue 4 and Ladder 137 from Ferrara. These units gave attendees a glimpse into the latest in emergency response technology.
Crimson displayed a tandem axle rescue unit for Elizabeth, NJ, while KME showcased a tiller for Norwalk, CT. American LaFrance featured a tiller for Ventura County, CA, and HME presented a Type III wildland pumper for CALFIRE.
New product introductions were a big hit at the show. Pierce unveiled the Dash CF chassis under a PUC rescue pumper, along with a mini pumper on rubber tracks. Rosenbauer introduced the Smart Cab, a modular crew enclosure for commercial chassis vehicles. KME launched the Predator Pro Series, combining a pumper and rescue unit, along with a new 76-foot aerial.
Crimson highlighted their recent acquisition of Classic Fire, showcasing a "Transformer" unit on a commercial chassis. American LaFrance expanded its offerings by making the Eagle custom chassis available to other manufacturers. Lastly, E-ONE introduced the eMAX pumper series with a narrow operator’s panel, showing innovation in design and functionality.