The KME Firestix™ is versatile with minimum setup time to maximize your firefighting response and offers the best of both a pumper and ladder truck. It can be rated as a pumper or aerial, the Firestix™ is available on either a commercial or custom pumper chassis with a 500# tip load ladder. KME Firestix™ water towers are known for their maneuverability with the shortest wheelbases and overall lengths and lowest travel heights in the industry.
- The rescue ladder is manufactured by KME from high strength steel which is type I tested and certified with the boom section
- All Firestix are tested and certified by Underwriter Laboratories (UL®)
- KME manufactures the entire Firestix™ product in-house
- Integral hydraulic reservoir in the torque box allows for maximum hosebed storage capability
- Extension and waterway are fully enclosed inside the boom sections for added protection
VARIATIONS:
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| 55’ Firestix™ elevates the boom from -10 degrees to 90 degree elevation | •
| 75’ FireStix™ elevates the boom from -10 degrees to 90 degree elevation |
| MODELS INCLUDE:
| • | Choice of custom or commercial chassis with single or tandem axle | •
| 55’ and 75’ devices with a 500# tip load | •
| 500 - 1000 gallons of water | •
| High strength steel boom with aluminum rescue ladder | •
| Single waterway, which is enclosed inside the boom sections with 1000 gpm waterway flow | •
| -10 to 90 degree elevation range | •
| All FirestixTM are tested and certified by Underwriter Laboratories (UL®) | | •
| Torque box allows for maximum hosebed storage capabiity | | • | Extension systems are fully enclosed inside the boom sections for added protection |
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TUCK AWAY MONITOR
The electronically controlled tuck away monitor promotes maximum flexibility and control and safe egress from the ladder.
VARIETY OF CONFIGURATIONS
Utilize the Firestix™ as a pumper or an aerial with a custom or commercial chassis.
FOLDING HANDRAILS
The minimum width of the ladder is 18 inches between handrails, which extend a minimum 12 inches above the rungs, are provided on each section of the ladder. Folding steps are installed near the tip of the fly section.
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