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Alexis, IL: Alexis Fire Equipment proudly welcomes 1st Out Specialty Vehicles and Equipment to their dealer network this month. The dealership is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and will cover select counties in Pennsylvania including Potter, Clinton, Centre, Huntingdon, Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence, Beaver, Washington, Greene, Allegheny, Fayette, Butler, Venango, Warren, Forest, Clarion, Armstrong, Westmoreland, McKean, Elk, Jefferson, Indiana,  Somerset, Cameron, Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Bedford, Fulton.

1st Out Specialty Vehicles and Equipment has been in business for 14 years and offers a full-service shop for warranty, maintenance and repairs as well as a distribution center for equipment and gear for the fire-rescue industry. 1st Out  is owned by Ron Faherty who has been an active Moon Township Volunteer Firefighter for over 30 years.

For more information, contact 1st Out Specialty Vehicles and Equipment at 412-507-3000 or e-mail at [email protected].

Alexis, IL: ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., a custom-built fire apparatus manufacturer located in Illinois, proudly welcomes Northern Fire Equipment, Inc. to their dealer network this month. The dealership is located in Watertown, New York, and will cover select counties in New York including Jefferson, Saint Lawrence, Franklin, Lewis, Herkimer, Hamilton, Oswego, Oneida, Fulton, Saratoga, Montgomery, Madison, and Chenango counties.

Northern Fire Equipment has over 12,000 square feet of repair facilities and has been in business since 1979. The new dealership will be an authorized dealer of Alexis fire apparatus. Northern Fire Equipment also operates two mobile service vehicles as well as a full repair facility in Watertown.

For more information, contact Northern Fire Equipment at 315-788-8217 or e-mail at [email protected].

Congratulations to McNabb Fire Protection District in McNabb Illinois, on the delivery of their new Flatbed Brush Truck with Custom Attack Zone. This custom-built unit #SK847 is outfitted with a 300-gallon Poly Skid Tank with 10 gallon foam tank, Ford F-550 XL 4×4 4-Door DRW Chassis and a heavy duty 3/16” Aluminum Body. Select features include a Darley 1 ½ AGE Pump with 20-HP Honda gasoline engine, Alexis Custom stainless steel brush guard with integrated turret and spray booms, Alexis Attack Zone behind cab with roll cage and seating plus more features that will serve this department on future calls to their community. We thank the everyone with the McNabb Community Fire Protection District for their business and hope they enjoy their new Alexis Fire Equipment Flatbed Brush Truck with Custom Attack Zone.

Congratulations to Leroy Community Fire Protection District in Leroy Illinois, on the delivery of their new 3000 gallon tanker. This custom-built unit #2323 is outfitted with a 3000-gallon Poly Tank, • Freightliner M2 112, 2-Door Chassis and a heavy duty stainless steel body. Select features include a Darley HM 500 GPM pump, Ziamatic hydraulic folding tank rack, Ziamatic electric controlled ladder rack and two dual bottle air bottle compartments plus more features that will serve this department on future calls to their community. We thank the everyone with the Leroy Community Fire Protection District for their business and hope they enjoy their new Alexis Fire Equipment 3000 Gallon Tanker. View more Leroy 2323.

Alexis, IL:  Alexis Certified Dealers met at Alexis Fire Equipment in Alexis, Illinois, from September 24-26 for the Annual AFE Dealer Conference. The 3-day long conference held from Sunday to Tuesday welcomed the network of dealers from different parts of the country including Apparatus Plus, Apollo Fire Equipment Company, Countryside Truck Service, Emergency Apparatus, Jones Fire Equipment Sales and Service, LaFRANCE Equipment, Lakes Region Fire Apparatus, MJR Equipment.

The goal of the event was to provide education to the AFE Dealers regarding the Alexis product line, facility expansion, services and technology. The meeting included a detailed breakdown of various apparatus features, presentations by all departments from electrical and manufacturing to marketing, a plant tour with equipment demonstrations showcasing the company’s capabilities, as well as an introduction to the new website and online merchandise store.

“Our dealer network is vital to the growth and success of our company,” explains Alexis Fire Equipment President, Jeff Morris. “Having everyone [...]

September 17, 2017 – Colona Fire Department hosted their 1st Annual Great American Emergency Services Vehicle Show at the Colona Fire Department in Colona, Illinois. Local departments and organizations attended the event to showcase their fire and emergency apparatus which featured 40 vehicles including the Pink Fire Truck for Cancer Awareness.

Alexis Fire Equipment was well represented at the event with not only an AFE Demo  and Brush Truck #SK847, but also some local departments including Geneseo Fire Protection District and Hillsdale Fire Protection District who displayed their Alexis custom-built apparatus.

Firefighters, family and friends gathered to explore vehicles, talk trucks, enjoy music and food (including free root beer floats), water fights, and a special fly-in appearance from a MedForce Transport helicopter. Colona Fire Chief John Swan greeted and welcomed guests with his fire dog beagle at his side, Lucky. Swan hopes to continue [...]

Come and join us at the 38th Annual Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival

Roscommon County Fire Training Grounds
290 Ballenger Road,
Roscommon, MI 48653

http://www.michigan.org/event/38th-annual-michigan-firemen-s-memorial-festival

Congratulations to Henry Fire Protection District in Henry, Illinois, on the delivery of their Flatbed Brush Truck. This custom-built unit #SK856 is outfitted with a 400-gallon Poly Skid Tank, Ford F-550 XL, 4×4 4-Door DRW Chassis, Darley 11/2 AGE Pump with 20-HP Honda gasoline engine, Warn stainless steel brush guard with wrap around and front receiver, plus more features that will serve this department on future calls to their community. We thank the crew with the Henry Fire Protection District for their business and hope they enjoy their Flatbed Brush Truck.

Thank you to Lewistown Fire Protection District for the purchase of their Mini Pumper. This unit #2322 was recently delivered to the department in Lewistown, Illinois, and features a Ford F-550 XL, 4×4 4-Door DRW Chassis, Warn Stainless steel Brush Guard with wrap around and front receiver, Heavy Duty 3/16” Aluminum Body with ROM Painted Roll Up Doors, a 300-Gallon Poly Tank with 20-Gallon foam tank, Hale DSD125, 1250-GPM Pump with left side pump operator’s panel, plus more features that will assist this crew and serve its citizens.

Alexis Fire Equipment Company was recently awarded the IAFPD Distinguished Member Award while attending the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts (IAFPD) Annual Conference June 22 – 24 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The IAFPD Conference offers ample continued education hours, interactive tradeshow with fire trucks, ambulances, technology and specialized services, as well as entertaining social events with food, beverages, and music. The 75th Annual Conference had 382 attendees representing 153 fire protection districts across Illinois. Alexis Fire Equipment was joined by 62 other tradeshow vendors and numerous supporting sponsors.

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