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• Freightliner M2 106 2-Door Tandem Chassis
• Cummins ISL, 350-HP Diesel Engine
• Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
• Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Body and Sub frame
• ROM Roll Up Doors
• 3000-Gallon Wet Side Poly Tank
• One (1) 2 ½” Fireman’s Friend Tank fill, rear
• One (1) Newton 10” square manual swivel tank dump with 36” extension, rear
• Darley PSM, 1250-GPM Pump
• Pump Operator’s panel under tank on left side
• Three (3) 2 ½” Discharges, two (2) left side and one (1) right side
• One (1) 3” Discharge, right side
• Two (2) 1 ½” and one (1) 2 ½” Mattydale Preconnects
• One (1) 2 ½” Gated Suction, left side
• Folding Tank rack storage, top of compartments left side
• Ladder & Pike pole storage , top of compartments right side
• Suction hose storage, hose bed
• Four (4) Air pack brackets, two (2) each side rear compartment
• Floor mounted console for Emergency switches, cab
• Air coupling for external compressor
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• Chassis: 2017 F-450 4 x 4
• Engine: 6.7 L
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Module Body: 172” x 96”
• Body Drop: 6” both sides
• Door Locks: Power locks
• Interior head room: 72”
• Warning Lights: Whelen 900 LED
• Cabinets: Marine grade plywood, replaced all mica and head liner.
• Custom design interior
• Mirrors: Heated, power
• Custom console in cab
• Circuit Board: LX1 mutiplex
• Tire valve Extensions, S/S Braided, Dual Rear Wheels
• Shoreline: 20amp auto eject
• Backup Camera: VCMS1401
• Inverter: Vanner Model 20-1050
• Siren: Whelen 295HFS2
• Speaker, Federal ES100- ESMFT-EF
• New A/C ducted system
• Mica Color: Gloss Gray
• All new Lexan on sliding cabinets
• Upholstery: Burgundy,
• Attendant Seat: EVS child safety seat
• Seat Base: Swivel base
• Flooring: Lonplate II, #419 (Burgundy)
• Cot Mount: Ferno Antler system with ICS cup
• 6-point restraint system
• Day Bright Cabinet Lights
• Recessed grab rail
• Portable 02 storage: Recessed in walkway
• FAWR: 7,000
• RAWR: 12,000
• GVWR: 16,500

• Ford F-550 XL 4×4 4-Door DRW Chassis
• Ford 6.8L V10, 288-HP Gasoline Engine
• Ford TorqShift 6-speed Automatic Transmission
• Luverne stainless steel Nerf bars
• One (1) Reese type rear hitch/winch receiver with electrical connections
• One (1) Warn multi-mount 9000-lb winch
• One (1) Warn stainless steel brush guard with wrap around and front receiver
• Heavy Duty 3/16” Aluminum Body
• Two (2) compartments, one (1) each side with two (2) drop down doors each
• Two (2) Hose trays, one (1) each side compartment tops
• 385-Gallon Poly Tank with 10-Gallon foam tank
• Darley 1 ½ AGE Pump with 20-HP Honda gasoline engine
• Two (2) 1” Booster lines with 10-ft of hose each
• One (1) 2 ½” and one (1) 1 ½” Discharges, rear
• Trident “Foamate”  around the pump foam system
• Akron front Turret remote controlled from the chassis cab
• One (1) Hannay electric booster Reel with 150-ft of 1” hose
• Floor mounted console for emergency switches with map/binder [...]

Alexis, IL:  Alexis Certified Dealers met at Alexis Fire Equipment in Alexis, Illinois, from September 24-26 for the Annual AFE Dealer Conference. The 3-day long conference held from Sunday to Tuesday welcomed the network of dealers from different parts of the country including Apparatus Plus, Apollo Fire Equipment Company, Countryside Truck Service, Emergency Apparatus, Jones Fire Equipment Sales and Service, LaFRANCE Equipment, Lakes Region Fire Apparatus, MJR Equipment.

The goal of the event was to provide education to the AFE Dealers regarding the Alexis product line, facility expansion, services and technology. The meeting included a detailed breakdown of various apparatus features, presentations by all departments from electrical and manufacturing to marketing, a plant tour with equipment demonstrations showcasing the company’s capabilities, as well as an introduction to the new website and online merchandise store.

“Our dealer network is vital to the growth and success of our company,” explains Alexis Fire Equipment President, Jeff Morris. “Having everyone [...]

• Spartan Metro Star MFD 20” raised roof Chassis
• Cummins ISL9, 380-HP Diesel Engine
• Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
• Six (6) man cab seating with three (3) SCBA seats
• Heavy Duty 3/16” Aluminum Body with ROM painted Roll Up Doors
• Four (4) Upper storage compartments, two (2) each side recessed into roof
• Front and Rear Reese type hitch/winch receivers with electrical connections
• Two (2) winch points, one (1) each side behind rear wheels
• Three (3) EMS compartments, custom map box and tray, cab interior
• One (1) Triple bottle Air bottle compartment, left side wheel well
• Two (2) Fire Extinguisher compartments, right side wheel well
• Oil Dry hopper, left side upper compartment with control value and chute lower
• Top access Sure Grip stainless steel ladder, rear mounted
• Turtle Tile on floors and/or shelves and trays of compartments
• Stokes basket/backboard rack, transverse area
•  Two (2) Vertical pull-out tool boards and Air bag rack, right side
• SCBA bottle [...]

September 17, 2017 – Colona Fire Department hosted their 1st Annual Great American Emergency Services Vehicle Show at the Colona Fire Department in Colona, Illinois. Local departments and organizations attended the event to showcase their fire and emergency apparatus which featured 40 vehicles including the Pink Fire Truck for Cancer Awareness.

Alexis Fire Equipment was well represented at the event with not only an AFE Demo  and Brush Truck #SK847, but also some local departments including Geneseo Fire Protection District and Hillsdale Fire Protection District who displayed their Alexis custom-built apparatus.

Firefighters, family and friends gathered to explore vehicles, talk trucks, enjoy music and food (including free root beer floats), water fights, and a special fly-in appearance from a MedForce Transport helicopter. Colona Fire Chief John Swan greeted and welcomed guests with his fire dog beagle at his side, Lucky. Swan hopes to continue [...]

• Chassis: Ford 2017 E-450 4×4
• Engine: 6.8L EFI V10 Gasoline
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Module Body: 164″ x 95″x68”
• Body Drop: 6″ both sides
• Door Locks: Power locks, keyless entry
• Walk Through/Cab Height
• Interior head room: 68”
• Warning Lights: Whelen LED
• Skirt Rail Lights: LED Red/White with White Ground lights
• Day Bright cabinet Lights
• Custom design interior
• Mirrors: Heated, power
• Custom console in cab
• Circuit Board: RMR Rail System with LED Diagram
• Tire valve Extensions, S/S Braided, Dual Rear Wheels
• Shoreline: 20amp auto eject
• Backup Camera: Zone Defense
• Inverter: Vanner Model 1050W with 55A Battery Charger/Conditioner
• Siren: Whelen 295SLSA1
• Speaker: Cast Products
• Mica Color: Gloss White
• Upholstery: Blue
• Flooring: [...]