HME Ahrens-Fox Introduces 2011 Video Series With Hydra Technology

In the next few weeks HME Ahrens-Fox will be introducing a series of new HME videos featuring the industry leading HME innovations you’ll find integrated into every designed smart and built tough HME fire apparatus. You’ll also be able to view the entire of collection of HME videos on the dedicated HME YouTube Channel, as they become available. We think you’ll find our new series of videos informative as well as entertaining, and a far cry from the ordinary.

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The Year of the Wildfire and HME Wildland Fire Trucks

Nationwide, wildfires have burned almost as many acres in the first half of 2011 as were recorded by the National Interagency Center for all of last year. The agency reports that 3.1 million acres in the United States had been ignited by wildfires as of May 31st of this year, compared with a total of 3.2 million acres for all of 2010.

In Arizona, while wildfires continue to ravage the state, containment efforts have succeeded in many areas thanks to the hard work of fire fighters. Some of the thousands of residents that had been evacuated in weeks past have now been allowed to return to their homes. Many residents, however, still do not know the fate of their homes and property. Other areas of the state are still threatened by the wildfire, spurred by high winds, high temperatures, and low humidity. Rugged terrain, along with the unfavorable weather conditions, have made containment efforts difficult since the fire was ignited on May 29th.

HME Wildland Attack Fire Truck built for offroad wildland firefighting.HME Wildland fire truck designed for rapid attack firefighting operationsHME Interface fire truck loaded with fire fighting technologyHME Minipumper fire engine for off road rural and interface firefighting operations.

HME Wildland Attack, HME Wildland, HME Interface Type 1, and the HME Minipumper represent a range of fire trucks and fire apparatus designed specifically for wildfire and interface applications. Their agility and stability in on-and-off road conditions make them the perfect weapons for fighting wildfires in remote locations.

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HME Type 1 Interface – Born and Raised in the Wild West

“Necessity is the mother of invention,” right? Well the necessities of CAL Fire and the California EMA (Emergency Management Agency), along with California’s Mother Nature, certainly could be considered the mother of today’s HME Type 1 Interface.

HME Type 1 Interface fire truck fighting a California wildfire

Today’s HME Type 1 Interface was designed for the tough and demanding terrain that is the hallmark of California Wildfire and Interface fire fighting.

Lets start with the necessities of Cal Fire and Cal EMA. For those who are not familiar with California’s unique Emergency Management Agency it could be best described as a mutual aid system. This system has been operating in California since the early 1950’s under the title of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES). Early in 2009 the OES and the and the Office of Homeland Security merged to become what is now known today as Cal EMA.

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HME Hometown Heroes: GRFD Video Series Targets Fire Prevention And Safety

The GRFD HME Rescue Pumper Fire Engine #5

GRFD Monroe Avenue Station HME Pumper Rescue Engine #5 recently caught on scene protecting life and property in the North East section of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At HME we’re dedicated to building innovative fire apparatus designed to serve the specific needs of individual fire departments to protect lives and property. While great fire apparatus play an important part in fighting deadly and damaging fires, in our cities and communities, it’s important to remember that sometimes the best line of defense against fire is prevention – and being ready with a good plan.

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