Tue, Mar 20th, 2012, 19:37 pm

Chief 31, Kelvin Seigle, and the crew at Edgemont Fire, needed more compartment space, on the newly refurbished Attack 31.   After some discussions and a few sketches , work commenced.  SFES fabricated a Map Book/ Equipment Storage Module, and installed it behind the driver's seat.  120AC/12vDC power points were incorporated into the module to provide power to numerous chargers that were mounted on the module.  An extra section of hard sleeve was added to the top of the streetside body.  Shelving and partitions were added to the streetside rear compartment.  Pelican Pedastal Lights were mounted adjacent the partition, with 12 volt charging circuit.    Storage was added above the curbside ground ladder compartment for long handled firefighting tools.  All work was completed without adding any extra travel dimension to the vehicle, thus helping to maintain Attack 31's "Low Profile"!!    SFES thanks the officers and firefighters at Edgemont for allowing SFES to add that 'Specialized" touch to the "ATTACK"

Sun, Feb 5th, 2012, 11:12 am

Rescue 48 arrived from Pierce Manufacturing, with a few slide out trays, and two shelves. The remaining compartments were EMPTY!   The "Rescue Committee" had a vision of the how the equipment was to be installed in the "New Rescue", and work commenced with that vision in mind!  The Hurst Hydraulic Rescue Systems, were removed from the "Old Rescue" and installed as necessary.  The Forward Streetside Compartment was transformed in the the "Pneumatic" Rescue compartment ,as all rescue equipment which was "Air Operated", was mounted and organized.  The remaining compartments were organized, relative to function also, all the time incorporating equipment mounting methods that would allow for change to occur, without drilling excess holes in the Body!  Thanks to the Officers, Members, and especially the "Rescue Committee", of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department,  for allowing "Specialized Fire" to be their "Equipment Mounting" choice!  Thanks for being loyal Customers and we look forward to future projects with the HVFD!   Hopefully the next project won't be interrupted by a FLOOD!

Tue, Nov 22nd, 2011, 19:47 pm

Occasionally, the time tested bumper sticker, " SH_ _  HAPPENS" can be applied to Emergency Response Vehicles.  Occasionally contact occurs between Emergency Response Vehicles responding to calls and automobiles.    So when Rescue 40, had that untimely incident occur, fortunately, no one was injured, but the HME, was left with a "FAT LIP".  Rescue 40 made the trip to SFES to determine if a new front bumper could be fabricated to match the New Engine 40.  After a quick call, the "Appleton" Bumper specs were obtained and the process to gather the materials necessary, was underway.  The New, 1/4" Steel Front bumper is backed up by a 9" section of channel iron.  The bumper was drilled for air horns, siren, and winch as necessary, and then painted to match the cab.  The Firefighters at "40" were going to apply reflective striping to complete the job!

 

Mon, Jul 18th, 2011, 16:13 pm

"ORGANIZED" was the resounding theme that was heard, as the Hershey Fire Department Apparatus Committee circled the new Engine 48.  Committee Members explained their vision for what each compartment should include.  The "equipment mounting" picture started to come into focus at the Pierce Manufacturing Facility, in Appleton WI, as Rich from SFES, was along to assist the Fire Department with the Final Inspection Process.   The New Arrow XT arrived at SFES, and work commenced, installing adjustable shelves, slide out equipment trays and mounting Firefighting Equipment as necessary.  All equipment mounted in the jumpseat area, had QWIKLINER Truck Bed Material applied at SFES, to match the interior , and to produce a durable finish.  The initial equipment mounting has been completed, and the "ORGANIZATION" that the committee desired has been achieved, leaving ample compartment space available for equipment to be added in the future.  Thanks to the Officers and Members of the Hershey Fire Department for allowing Specialized Fire Equip. to be a part of your apparatus purchasing process, and keep an eye out for the New Rescue 48 coming to town soon

Mon, May 23rd, 2011, 15:53 pm

As Rich Seachrist, from Speciaized Fire, rode up Route 81 with, Chief John Reed, and the Apparatus Committee from the Union Deposit Fire Co. to visit KME, to see the new "Engine 47" being built,  he listened to the needs and desires of the firefighters on their "vision" of how the new Engine should be.  The discussion led to a plan, which allowed the crew at SFES to fabricate and intall the customer's "vision" into place on the new rig.  In the effort of remaining cost effective, Specialized removed any existing equipment from the Engine/Rescue that was being replaced, and installed it, after refurbishment into the new Engine/Rescue.   SFES also supplied new firefighting equipment at reasonable prices to outfit the new E/R.    In the end,  I can say that we really, "stuffed 10 pounds of equipment, in a 5 pound bag, with organization!"    At Specialized Fire, that's what we do!  Thank You!  Company 47, for allowing us to put our "Pride" in your Ride!

Fri, Mar 11th, 2011, 15:22 pm

It had been 30 years since the firefighters at Station 40 had outfitted a new Engine.  So when the time came to transfer the equipment from the Loyal Mack CF, to the New Pierce Arrow,  the crew at SPECFIRE was summoned to assist.    From assisting the Engine Committee, with Final Inspection, at Pierce in Appleton, WI, to the last microphone mount, the officers, firefighters, and the SFES crew,  worked on organizing every compartment to maximize space, without sacrificing function.  Thanks to Paxtang Fire for choosing, Specialized Fire Equipment Services Inc. to help transform Engine 40 into one helluva functional rig! 

 

 

Fri, Dec 17th, 2010, 9:20 am

Fri, Dec 3rd, 2010, 9:08 am

When you need a Hydraulic Rescue System, Who you gonna call?   My recommendation would be AMKUS!  So when Amkus National Sales Manager, Chuck Sheaffer needed some Custom Fabrication Work done in the AMKUS DEMO TRAILER,  who do you think he called?  Specialized FIRE!!!!    Amkus was assembling a new trailer to showcase their new 240SS HRT Power Unit.   SFES fabricated mounting brackets and installed two electric rewind hose reels, and then fabricated a wall, to mount the control components for the 240SS.  The interior of the trailer was then lined with aluminum treadplate to provide a aesthetic, and durable surface in the work area, and the 240SS was assembled and tested.  Thanks to Judy Weigand, and Chuck Sheaffer at Amkus Inc. for allowing SFES to add the DEMO Trailer to our "Jobs Completed" Portfolio!   Contact your Local Amkus Dealer, to see the new 240SS in action! 

 

Sun, Nov 14th, 2010, 9:04 am