Lyons, SD - (June 27, 2008) - Rosenbauer has begun delivery of 45 specialized pumpers to Istanbul, Turkey through a cooperative effort with specialty chassis builder DMK International LC of Macomb, MI.
Built on DMK's massive General Purpose Vehicles (GPV) 6x6x6 all-wheel drive and all-wheel steer chassis, the 45 units are designed to navigate over large vertical obstacles, as well as extremely steep approach and departure angles that are common in the aftermath of natural disasters.
With fully-adjustable and controllable suspensions, the GPV chassis fills the broad void between the conventional fire apparatus and airport rescue fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. While these vehicles will be used for everyday fire and rescue responses, the geologic instability in and around Istanbul mandates that first responders be prepared for events like earthquakes, floods and brush fires, where streets are impassible and off-road access limited in times of unspeakable destruction.
These state-of-the-art vehicles are equipped with the technologically-superior Rosenbauer NH series normal/high-pressure pump, the Rosenbauer Digidos electronic foam proportioning system with on-board Class A and Class B foam tanks, a 660-gallon water tank, touch pad pump panel control with electronic wireless-controlled deck gun and a 3,000 watt light tower.
Once in-service, the pumpers will be stationed throughout the Istanbul metropolitan region protecting more than 12 million residents in a land area slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut.
Rosenbauer is the largest producer of firefighting vehicles and equipment globally with manufacturing locations in a dozen countries. In North America, Rosenbauer incorporates international strengths and innovation from its global partners with top American manufacturing firms. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rosenbaueramerica.com.
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Contact:
Timm Reifschneider
Rosenbauer Export Sales
(651) 408-9504
treifschneider@rosenbaueramerica.com
With fully-adjustable and controllable suspensions, the GPV chassis fills the broad void between the conventional fire apparatus and airport rescue fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. While these vehicles will be used for everyday fire and rescue responses, the geologic instability in and around Istanbul mandates that first responders be prepared for events like earthquakes, floods and brush fires, where streets are impassible and off-road access limited in times of unspeakable destruction.
These state-of-the-art vehicles are equipped with the technologically-superior Rosenbauer NH series normal/high-pressure pump, the Rosenbauer Digidos electronic foam proportioning system with on-board Class A and Class B foam tanks, a 660-gallon water tank, touch pad pump panel control with electronic wireless-controlled deck gun and a 3,000 watt light tower.
Once in-service, the pumpers will be stationed throughout the Istanbul metropolitan region protecting more than 12 million residents in a land area slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut.
Rosenbauer is the largest producer of firefighting vehicles and equipment globally with manufacturing locations in a dozen countries. In North America, Rosenbauer incorporates international strengths and innovation from its global partners with top American manufacturing firms. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rosenbaueramerica.com.
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Contact:
Timm Reifschneider
Rosenbauer Export Sales
(651) 408-9504
treifschneider@rosenbaueramerica.com
