Phoenixville (Pennsylvania) Fire Department Places Order For KME 100-Foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat (TDA)

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce Phoenixville (Pennsylvania) Fire Department has placed an order for a KME 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat (TDA) to serve its area.

As the first TDA to service the Phoenixville borough, this specific type of truck was chosen because of the maneuverability and compartmentation. Phoenixville Fire Department worked closely with Campbell Supply, a KME dealer, to specify the truck to meet the department’s unique needs.

KME 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat (TDA)

Other features include:

• KME Severe Service™ X-MFD cab with 10” raised roof
• Hendrickson STEERTEK™ NXT front and trailer steer axles for improved cramp angles on both
• Cummins X15 605 HP engine
• Allison 4000 EVS™ transmission
• Hale DSD 1,500 GPM single stage pump
• 300-gallon water tank
• 90-degree jack knife capability
• 14-foot jack stance
• 500-pound unrestricted wet or dry tip load rating
• -7 degree low to 80-degree elevation rating

KME apparatus deployed by Phoenixville Fire Department

“KME was one of the only manufacturers who offered the package we were looking for,” said Eamon Brazunas, the Fire Chief of Phoenixville Fire Department, adding “We are pleased with all aspects of owning and operating KME apparatus, and we have peace of mind knowing we have a dealer and manufacturer who stands behind their product and will provide knowledgeable resources and support after the sale.”

“KME appreciates the opportunity to continue to serve the Phoenixville Fire Department and we value the trust they have placed in our apparatus and our dealer, Campbell Supply Company,” said Tim Besser, the Sales Manager at KME Fire Apparatus.