HME Ahrens-Fox Red-Hot Sweepstakes

May 26, 2011 By

Enter on the official HME Facebook page to win!

Click Toolbox to Enter Custom toolbox full of HME signature hot sauces and other prizes

Now through June 20th, 2011, it’s your chance to spice up your fire department’s kitchen and BBQ by entering the HME Ahrens-Fox Red-Hot Sweepstakes.

Winners will receive an HME Stainless Steel Tool box, carrying the official HME Ahrens-Fox Badge, filled with a complete collection of HME special hot and BBQ sauces, a heavy-duty HME fireman’s barbecue apron, and an HME embroidered cooking mitt and towel.

It’s easy to enter – just click the toolbox in the upper right-hand corner, by going to the official HME Facebook page. Click here for complete contest rules and limitations.

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Stamford Connecticut : Unique Fire & Rescue Challenges Demand Unique Solutions

May 26, 2011 By
Stamford Fire and Rescue Headquarters

Stamford Fire & Rescue Headquarters is one of nine fire stations serving the city.

Apart from everyday dangers and risks, serving as Fire Chief in Stamford, Connecticut (see Farewell To The Chief) is not an easy task for any man, or woman. Located on the coastline of Long Island Sound, Stamford is only 35-miles east of New York City, and 40-miles southwest of New Haven.

Not only does Stamford Fire & Rescue have a significant geographic area to cover, it also has a wide range of special fire and rescue demands and challenges to meet. These challenges not only require a skilled commander, and dedicated fire fighters, but also very specialized fire apparatus.

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Farewell To The Chief: Stamford Fire & Rescue Chief McGrath Announces Retirement

May 24, 2011 By

“All men are created equal, then a few become firemen.”
~Author Unknown

Stamford Fire and Rescue Chief Robert McGrath

Stamford Fire and Rescue Chief Robert McGrath

Many of you are already aware that Stamford Fire & Rescue’s Chief McGrath has made plans to retire at the end of this summer. Here at HME, we wanted to take a moment to pay a tribute to the Chief, his accomplishments and his service to the city of Stamford, Connecticut. Chief McGrath served in the department for 41 years. During the past 11 years he has served, with distinction, as the department’s fire chief.

McGrath began his career with Stamford Fire & Rescue in 1970, after serving in the U.S. Navy, where he learned the craft of firefighting. McGrath’s father was in the police force, and public service came naturally to him.

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HME Ahrens-Fox: Continuing a Legacy of Innovation and Quality

May 16, 2011 By

“I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut

Sometimes it takes an artist, even one as unlikely as Kurt Vonnegut, to put what we see and feel we have into words. Those who appreciate and understand the beauty of a quality fire apparatus understand exactly what the writer was talking about. When you see a great fire truck, you know immediately there is something special about it that goes beyond its bright metal and glass, valves and gear. It is a work of art with a purpose. Beautifully sculpted in steel, by men, to save and protect our lives and property.

Today's version of the innovative HME Custom Pumper Fire Apparatus

Today's HME Custom Pumper - representing the finest in fire apparatus technology, functionality and durability in the industry today.

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HME Answers the Call to Historic Fire in its Own Backyard: 100 Year Old Kindel Factory Fire

May 11, 2011 By


Various HME fire apparatus, from all over Grand Rapids, were called to the historic Kindel Furniture factory fire, on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2011.

 

HME Fire Trucks And Kindel Furniture: Both Handcrafted In Grand Rapids

Various HME Rescue Pumpers, from stations throughout the Grand Rapids Fire Department system, were called to the factory fire at the historic Kindel Furniture facility in the city’s southeast side, on May 9th. The Kindel Furniture factory, built in 1912, was only a few miles from HME’s manufacturing facility where many of the fire trucks that fought the blaze were manufactured. Read More…

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California Greening: The HME CNG Cruises Hermosa Beach

May 6, 2011 By

 

 

The HME CNG is the world's first compressed natural gas-powered fire truck

The HME CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) the nation's first compressed natural gas powered fire and rescue truck, has been turning heads on its early spring, West Coast swing.

When you think of California, and Southern California in particular, what comes to mind first? If you’re old, it’s probably the Mama’s and Papa’s California Dreaming, or the Beach Boys melodies about surfing and their Little Deuce Coupe. If you’re from the younger generation it’s more likely Snoop Dogg and Katie Perry rapping out a new age version of California Girls, and a parade of the celebrities walking red carpets – or into a court room.

No matter what your age, another perception of California you might carry around could be all those headlines about wildfires, mudslides, and the natural disasters that seem to continually plague the Golden State like clockwork. In addition to plenty of suntan oil, what this place needs, you might think, is a great fire apparatus that fits with its environmentally friendly personality. Read More…

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