AMKUS Rescue Systems

Feld Fire is known for being one of the fire industry’s equipment and gear suppliers. With a location in Iowa, two in Missouri, as well as sales and service support in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Illinois, Feld has been making moves with its manufacturing arm. Offering customized skid units, rapid attack apparatus, and made-to-order equipment customization, the company continues to be an innovative pioneer in the market. Headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, Feld Fire has provided firefighters with high-quality gear and equipment for nearly 80 years. From 3M Scott Safety and Amkus Rescue Systems to Spartan apparatus and Wheeled Coach ambulances, Feld Fire creates new products with their customer’s needs in mind, and that innovation continues to expand. customized skid units “Some fire departments may not be aware of our manufacturing capabilities,” says Feld Fire President, John Feld. “Our team has helped fabricate custom solutions for many customers.” The company’s leader elaborated, “We get a lot of requests all across the US for customized skid units as well as rapid attack trucks.” In addition, Feld provides service for products that they sell, including apparatus and pump testing, 3M Scott Safety mobile service, Amkus Rescue tool and compressor service contracts, and much more. Feld went on to say, “When we say ‘we’ve got you covered’, we truly mean it.” Feld Fire’s sister company, Feld Security, takes that mantra a step further, offering security solutions for businesses and individuals.

Behind every great firefighter is a department and behind every great department is Firehouse Expo, the trade show and expo for the fire industry, offering all the behind-the-scenes tools, training, equipment and exposure to the ideas and inspiration firefighters need to be bright and brave in the business. Amkus recommends not to miss the event that everyone is talking about. Firehouse Expo, the fire-service event in North America, is bigger than ever. 2020’s event includes 32 hands-on training programs, 10 pre-conference sessions, a new series of hybrid workshops, and officer development track, 150 main conference sessions, and an expanded exhibit floor featuring more than 350 exhibitors displaying the latest tools and technology. One can join Amkus Regional Manager Bill Davis in the AMKUS booth to see the latest ION tools.

Rescue Squad 741B and Chief 741F from Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, along with other units from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, were dispatched to the inner loop of the Capital Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue for the reported collision, possibly involving an overturned tractor trailer. Initial arriving units found a jackknifed tractor trailer with the cab overturned and heavily damaged. The sole occupant was determined to be severely pinned and barely visible on arrival of the units. Portable simo pump As Battalion Chief 702 established the Command, Chief 741F assumed the roll of the Extrication Group Supervisor working with Rescue Squad 741B and Truck 716 to devise and execute the stabilization/extrication plan. All tools on board Rescue Squad 741B were put to use. An additional 2 Amkus rams were connected via a portable simo pump Crews deployed and utilized 4 pre-connected Amkus tools including 2 heavy-duty cutters, 1 spreader, and 1 ram. An additional 2 Amkus rams were connected via a portable simo pump and also simultaneously utilized. Crews worked on extricating the driver for approximately 40 minutes before he was freed, transferred to the waiting EMS crews, and transported as a Priority 1, Category A trauma to the local ED. Providing assistance to incident They just received word this week of the extent of the drivers injuries upon arrival at the hospital. He was stabilized in emergency surgery that day and has undergone several other surgeries since. He has currently been transferred from the ICU to a step-down unit and is expected to make a full recovery. This was an excellent job by all units involved and was made possible by the use of the suite of Amkus tools carried on board Rescue Squad 741B. People involved in providing assistance to the incident are Battalion Chief Keith Stakes, Extrication Group Supervisor Master Firefighter Steven Solomon, Rescue Squad Officer Captain Leo Ruiz, Rescue Squad Technician Firefighter Andrew Knight, Rescue Squad Firefighter.