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2010 Emission Changes -
Get Best Pricing and Choices Now!
In 2010, the EPA is requiring diesel engines to achieve a ne w diesel exhaust emissions regulations limit, which is significantly more stringent than the guidelines that went into effect in 2007. These guidelines apply to all types of vehicles including fire apparatus.
Next year you'll have two choices when you purchase a vehicle: a vehicle that reduces emissions in cylinder (advanced EGR) or a vehicle that reduces emissions by adding an additional fluid (urea) through an aftertreatment system (SCR). KME is pleased to let you know that we will offer both solutions to our customers on a wide variety of platforms including KME’s custom chassis and commercial chassis from several manufacturers.
However, these federal mandates will add significant expense to the overall cost of 2010 apparatus, industry wide, and will affect all aspects of the apparatus including cab configurations, compartmentation, wheelbases, plumbing, maintenance and service.
In addition as engine manufacturers prepare their manufacturing lines for the new 2010 models, 2009 models are becoming constrained. For example the Cummins ISM engine is being discontinued after 2009, but its replacement won’t be available until at least the third quarter of 2010. The Detroit Diesel Series 60 is being discontinued and of course, Caterpillar has already exited the fire market.
If you plan to purchase apparatus either in 2009 or 2010, it’s important that you understand now the impact of these changes so that you can adequately budget and plan for your fleets.
Contact your local KME Sales Representative today for more information.
KME Introduces the
Legacy Pumper and Tanker Line
Safe and effective firefighting depends on a department’s ability to be armed with the right apparatus. Yet, in these economic times the road to the perfect vehicle can often be filled with twists and turns. That’s why KME Fire Apparatus is proud to offer our Legacy Line of Pumpers and Tankers.
Legacy Pumpers and Tankers afford the right combination of value, equipment and performance at an affordable price. Our decades of experience have allowed us to consolidate the choices… taking the guesswork out of the process, by offering preselected bodies and chassis. And, we outfit each of them with an array of standard features synonymous with the KME brand, and options that have been perfected for fire ground operations. So, for the bells and whistles you need without the pomp and circumstance, choose a Legacy…where safety, reliability and value are built in.
Legacy units are also available now with stock units ready for immediate delivery at very competitive pricing.
Models include Class A Pumpers, Wetside Tankers and Elllipti cal Tankers. A brief overview of features include:
CHASSIS:
- Standard-
International chassis, 4x2
- Optional-commercial or KME custom chassis
- 2 or 4 door cab configurations
- 2009 NFPA compliant apparatus
PUMP/PLUMBING:
- 1250 GPM single stage pump for pumpers, 500 GPM pump for tankers
- Side or Top mount pump panel configurations
- Stainless steel plumbing (10 yr warranty)
- Full vertically hinged officer side pump panel for easy service access
- Foam “ready” plumbing system for simple and affordable upgrades (pumpers)
- 1000 gallon water, 25 gallon foam tank with lifetime warranty—pumper
- 2000 gallon water tank with lifetime warranty—tanker
ELECTRICAL:
- Fully multiplexed chassis and body electrical system for easy diagnostics, programming and addition of future components
- Battery charging system with auto-eject plug
PUMPER BODY:
- Aluminum body construction
- Hinged or Rollup door configurations
- Two body styles
- Style #1 (HL) = 183.5 cubic feet of compartment space External ladder storage
- Style #2 (FS) = 226.3 cubic feet of compartment space
Internal ladder storage through tank
- 29” deep lower compartments, 14” deep upper compartments for unsurpassed compartment depth
- Full height rear step compartment
- Storage for (6) SCBA cylinders in fender
- Full NFPA ladder compliment
- Two hard suction hoses
- (2) hosebed partition
TANKER BODY:
- Tankers are available in both wetside and elliptical configurations.
- Aluminum body construction
- Hinged or Rollup door configurations
NUMEROUS OPTIONS FOR BOTH PUMPERS AND TANKERS AVAILABLE
KME Awarded 10 Brush Trucks
for USDA Forest Service
 KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it will be manufacturing 10 light brush units for the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. The units will be shipped to national forests in Arizona and New Mexico. KME was awarded the RFQ as a best overall value supplier.
The light brush bodies will be mounted on a 4x4 Ford F-550 extended cab chassis. Features include a utility style body with hinged doors, 300 gallon water tank, 25 gallon foam cell, 150 gpm diesel driven pump, and LED lighting. According to KME President and CEO John Kovatch III, “We are excited about this opportunity with the Forest Service, and look forward to expanding KME’s product offerings to the Wildland market.” Delivery of the units should begin in the fall of 2009.
KME is also offering a wide range of wildland apparatus in pumper, rearmount, brush attack and tanker configurations. Contact your sales rep for more details.
Ocean City, MD Receives New KME Pumpers
The Town of Ocean City, MD has recently taken delivery and placed in service two new KME Predator Pumpers.
The Ocean City units combine both the spacious KME custom cab and a traditional body style. The cab seats six firefighters and also includes two large EMS compartments. The cab is equipped with the Advanced Occupant Retraint Sytem for added safety for its crew. The chassis is rugged and efficient to maintain; it features front and rear disc brakes, Automatic Traction Control (ATC), Meritor Roll Stability Control (RSC) and numerous other custom options offered by KME. The apparatus is powered by a Cummins ISM 500 HP engine and an Allison 4000EVS transmission.
The pump module is designed with lowered crosslays for quick and safe deployment. Access to the pump is made easy with a full width vertically hinged swing out pump panel on the officer side. All discharges are equipped with FRC flow meters. The pump is a Waterous 1500 GPM two-stage pump plumbed to (2) 4” discharges, deck gun discharge, (2) rear discharges, (3) Hosebed discharges, a front discharge, booster reel and the crosslays. The water tank capacity is 550 gallons with an integral 50 gallon foam tank.
The 3/16” aluminum body is designed to be spacious yet functional. The rear of the unit features a low hosebed, that allows a large hose carrying capacity that is convenient and safe to access. The body also has a 15kw Harrison Generator, Wilburt Night Scan Chief, cord reel, hydraulic reel, rescue power unit, and an electric ladder rack.
The pumper is highly maneuverable with a tight turning radius, 186” wheelbase and overall length of 30’5”. The unit features all LED warning lights and auxiliary lighting.
These pumpers are the first KME’s put into service in Ocean City.
Tradeshow Update
KME is pleased to once again be exhibiting at FRI 2009 in Dallas Texas.
During the week KME is participating in three events: The Department of
Defense (DOD) Conference, the IAFC's FRI and the ARFF Working Group's conference.
At FRI KME will be exhibiting 4 units: a 100' Midmount KME AerialCat
Platform, a KME Legacy Pumper, a KME Medium Duty Rescue built for the US Air Force, and a KME Predator Pumper with stainless steel cab and body.
KME's booth is #2815 and can be found on the interactive map at
www.iafc.org/fri. The FRI tradeshow will be open from 10am to 5pm Friday,
August 28th and Saturday, August 29th. KME will also be displaying its new
FORCE ARFF at the ARFF Working Group tradeshow. We look forward to seeing you at these events. KME is a proud supporter of the fire service as an FRI GEM partner.
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