Lyons, SD - May 29, 2009 - Craig, CO has just received its new Rosenbauer 102' T-Rex articulating platform. This impressive piece of equipment has a vertical reach of 102', a horizontal reach of 93' and with its articulating fly section can descend 15' below grade. Perfect for trench and water rescues.
In addition to the articulating fly section, the platform has a payload capacity of 1,250 pounds and can rotate 96 degrees side to side having the ability of safely placing firefighters in locations they never had access before.
The T-Rex's "SMART" aerial technology makes this aerial the safest in the industry providing the operator with auto stabilizer leveling, auto aerial bedding, soft touch controls and even the opportunity to operate over a short jacked stabilizer safely by monitoring stabilizer location, platform capacity, along with the angle and extension of the aerial device. The waterway can deliver a punch flowing 1,500 GPM even when the aerial device is fully extended at any elevation.
When Chief Bill Johnston was asked why the Craig Fire department purchased the most sophisticated piece of equipment in the industry for a relatively small town in Colorado, he explained it this way, "There were many reasons for the purchase of the Rosenbauer T-Rex, but there were three main factors. First, the Craig Fire Department is responsible for protecting the largest coal-fired power plant in Colorado. On this 1,200 acre site, there are areas of the plant a straight aerial platform simply could not reach or get access to. Second, the city is growing and building codes are changing for larger, taller structures. Finally, and most importantly, big city or small, firefighter safety is paramount. In Craig we have a lot of metal roofs and we are normally fighting fires in treacherous weather conditions. In most cases, the Rosenbauer T-Rex allows our firefighters to safely perform their job without leaving the platform. If I never have to place a firefighter on a dangerous roof again I won't."
Rosenbauer is the world's leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. In North America, Rosenbauer incorporates the international strength and innovation of a global company with top American manufacturing firms. For more information, please visit the company's website - www.rosenbaueramerica.com or call 605-543-5591.
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Contact:
Name: Donley Frederickson Company: Rosenbauer America
Phone Number: 605.543.5591 E-Mail: dfrederickson@rosenbaueramerica.com
The T-Rex's "SMART" aerial technology makes this aerial the safest in the industry providing the operator with auto stabilizer leveling, auto aerial bedding, soft touch controls and even the opportunity to operate over a short jacked stabilizer safely by monitoring stabilizer location, platform capacity, along with the angle and extension of the aerial device. The waterway can deliver a punch flowing 1,500 GPM even when the aerial device is fully extended at any elevation.
When Chief Bill Johnston was asked why the Craig Fire department purchased the most sophisticated piece of equipment in the industry for a relatively small town in Colorado, he explained it this way, "There were many reasons for the purchase of the Rosenbauer T-Rex, but there were three main factors. First, the Craig Fire Department is responsible for protecting the largest coal-fired power plant in Colorado. On this 1,200 acre site, there are areas of the plant a straight aerial platform simply could not reach or get access to. Second, the city is growing and building codes are changing for larger, taller structures. Finally, and most importantly, big city or small, firefighter safety is paramount. In Craig we have a lot of metal roofs and we are normally fighting fires in treacherous weather conditions. In most cases, the Rosenbauer T-Rex allows our firefighters to safely perform their job without leaving the platform. If I never have to place a firefighter on a dangerous roof again I won't."
Rosenbauer is the world's leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. In North America, Rosenbauer incorporates the international strength and innovation of a global company with top American manufacturing firms. For more information, please visit the company's website - www.rosenbaueramerica.com or call 605-543-5591.
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Contact:
Name: Donley Frederickson Company: Rosenbauer America
Phone Number: 605.543.5591 E-Mail: dfrederickson@rosenbaueramerica.com
