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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: [...]

• Chassis: Ford 2017 F-550 4×4
• Engine: 6.7 L OHV Powerstroke V8
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Module Body: 170″ x 96″
• Body Drop: 4” both sides
• Door Locks: Power locks full mode
• Walk Through/Cab Height
• Interior head room: 72″
• Warning Lights: Whelen LED
• 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: Safety Vision w/Brkt. Mount Monitor
• Inverter: Vanner Model 1050W with 55A Battery Charger/Conditioner
• Siren: Whelen SLSA1
• Speaker: Cast Products
• Mica Color: Gloss White
• Upholstery: Black
• Flooring: Lon Floor Flecks (Misty Gray)
• Attendant Seat: EVS child safety seat [...]

• HME 1871 W, MFDxL with 12” raised roof Chassis
• Cummins ISL9, 450-HP Diesel Engine
• Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
• Six (6) man cab seating with five (5) SCBA seats
• Stainless Steel Body
• ROM Painted Roll Up Doors
• 1000-Gallon Poly Tank
• One (1) 2 ½” Fireman’s Friend Tank Fill, right side
• Darley PSM 1500-GPM Pump
• Pump Operator’s panel across top of apparatus
• Two (2) 2 ½” Discharges, one (1) each side
• Three (3) 3” Discharges, one (1) right side, one (1) rear and one (1) over pump
• One (1) Akron Deck Gun
• Two (2) 1 ½” Preconnects, behind chassis cab
• One (1) Hannay Electric booster reel with 100-ft of 1” hose, front bumper
• One (1) 2 ½” Gated Suction, left side
• Two (2) [...]

Chrisman Fire Protection District Custom Side Control Pumper/Tanker Specifications:

• HME 1871W MFDxL 12” raised roof Chassis
• Cummins ISL9, 330-HP Diesel Engine
• Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
• Eight (8) man cab seating with five (5) SCBA seats
• Heavy Duty 3/16” Aluminum Body with ROM Roll Up Doors
• 1500-Gallon Poly Tank
• One (1) 2 ½” Tank fill , rear
• One (1) Newton 10” square manual swivel dump with 36” extension
• Darley PSM, 1250-GPM Pump with left side pump operator’s panel
• Three (3) 2 ½” Discharges, two (2) left and one (1) right side
• Two (2) 3” Discharges, one (1) right side and one (1) over pump for deck gun
• One (1) Akron Apollo Deck gun with TFT Extend-A-Gun telescoping waterway
• One (1) 2 ½” Gated Suction, left side
• One (1) 5” rear suction.
• One (1) 2 ½” and two (2) 1 ½” Mattydale preconnects
• Two (2) Free floating hose wells, one (1) each side.
• Three (3) [...]

• Ford F-550 XL, 4×4 4-Door DRW Chassis
• Ford Power Stroke 6.7L V8, 300-HP Diesel Engine
• Ford TorqShift 6-speed Automatic Transmission
• Luverne stainless steel Nerf Bars
• One (1) Warn Stainless steel Brush Guard with wrap around and front receiver
• Two (2) H. O. Bostrom SCBA seats, cab rear forward facing
• Heavy Duty 3/16” Aluminum Body with ROM Painted Roll Up Doors
• One (1) Reese type rear trailer/winch hitch with electrical connections
• One (1) Warn 9.5 Multi-Mount Winch with cover and electrical connections
• Two (2) Winch points, one (1) each side behind rear wheel
• 300-Gallon Poly Tank with 20-Gallon foam tank
• Hale DSD125, 1250-GPM Pump with left side pump operator’s panel
• Three (3) 2 ½” Discharges, two (2) left and one (1) right side
• One (1) 3” Discharge, right side [...]

• Ford F-550 XL, 4×4 4-Door DRW Chassis
• Ford Power Stroke 6.7L V8, 330-HP Diesel Engine
• Ford TorqShift 6-speed Automatic Transmission
• Heavy Duty 3/16” Aluminum Body
• Two (2) compartments with two (2) lift up doors each
• Backboard storage compartment for two (2) backboards, left side with rear access
• Warn stainless steel brush guard with wrap around and front receiver
• Reese Type rear trailer hitch/winch receiver with electrical connections
• 400-Gallon Poly Skid Tank
• Darley 11/2 AGE Pump with 20-HP Honda gasoline engine
• Two (2) 1” booster lines with 10-ft of hose each
• One (1) 2 ½” rear Discharge
• Two (2) Electrically controlled spray booms, front bumper
• One (1) 2 ½” Gated Suction, rear
• One (1) Hannay Electric Booster Reel with 150-ft of 1” hose
• Progressive Dynamics [...]