Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire commissioned seven custom pumpers from Ferrara Fire Apparatus as part of its ongoing three-year contract with the apparatus manufacturer. This will bring Columbus' total number of Ferrara vehicles to 16: 15 pumpers and an air-light truck. Beyond the initial three-year agreement, Columbus hold renewal options for a fourth and fifth year.

Like the pumpers already in production, these next seven will be built on custom tilt-cab chassis with independent front suspension and Detroit Diesel series 60, 535-hp engines. The bodies are Ferrara's Ultimate stainless steel, featuring all 12-gauge body panels and compartments. Columbus Division of Fire designed the custom compartments on the bodies, including an L-shaped booster tank for extra-low hose bed and increased firefighter safety.

The first eight pumpers built by Ferrara for Columbus are nearing completion. The fire trucks can be seen while they are being built at www.ferrarafire.com/apparatus/_inproduction/index.html. Rosenbauer’s Central Division Becomes Member of BBB Rosenbauer America’s Central States Fire Apparatus division, located in Lyons, S.D., has been recognized as an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and was invited to become one of its members.

Upon its accreditation, Rosenbauer joined the group, pledging to respect all customers, employees, suppliers and competitors; resolve complaints in a timely manner; promote its products and services with integrity and honesty; abide by all laws and regulations governing its industry; and advance the health and welfare of the community in which it does business.

See www.rosenbaueramerica.com.