Ferrara’s high capacity Super Pumper™ has received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) confirmation for a flow capability of 6256 gallons per minute from draft at a discharge pressure of 125 PSI. Ferrara has once again exceeded the record for pump performance. The actual performance test has been documented and witnessed by both Underwriters Laboratories and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office….

HOLDEN, LA – May 14, 2018 – Ferrara, a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, is introducing a new line of aerial ladders and platforms to meet the rigorous demands of the fire service. The new aerials are built with 100,000 PSI steel and have a 2.5:1 structural safety factor which is 25%…

OCALA, FL – May 10, 2018 – REV Group, a manufacturer of industry-leading motor vehicle brands, has announced a partnership with ZeroRPM in the development of a battery powered idle mitigation system specifically engineered for E-ONE, Ferrara and KME fire apparatus. The idle mitigation system will automatically switch off the fire truck’s chassis engine to…

OCALA, FL – May 7, 2018 – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, has launched an enhanced suite of options for E-ONE, KME and Ferrara fire trucks, designed to help mitigate contaminants brought inside the cab and to promote a better environment for firefighters. Having a variety of choices allows…

OCALA, FL – May 3, 2018 – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a $2.3 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, is proud to announce the new AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology, a secure revolutionary system that is engineered specifically for the fire service. This intelligent truck platform is for all E-ONE, Ferrara, and KME branded vehicles….

REV Fire Group’s Sales and Service Center locations offer factory direct sales of three trusted fire truck brands; E-ONE, Ferrara and KME. Dedicated to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, the REV Fire Group’s Sales and Service Centers provide a range of services and capabilities, such as: Annual service and inspections for chassis, pumps and aerials…

Each of the five boroughs of New York City; Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, has one heavy rescue assigned to it and is staffed by an officer and five firefighters. These new rescues will replace the five existing Ferrara units purchased in 2010. Due to FDNY’s high call volume of over 550,000…

In a time where peaceful gatherings can quickly turn into unruly demonstrations, having the ability to quickly adjust to any dynamic situation is paramount in keeping civilians and law enforcement teams safe. The New Orleans Police Department get that and have taken necessary precautions with their new Special Operations Unit. After listening to the needs…

HOLDEN, LA – February 8, 2018 – Ferrara, a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy duty fire apparatus, welcomes Lone Star Emergency Group as their new dealer for Texas. With service centers in Dallas and Houston, Lone Star Emergency Group is ready to meet the fire apparatus sales and service needs in Texas. Lone Star…

HOLDEN, LA – January 25, 2018 – Ferrara, a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy duty fire apparatus, welcomes Safe Industries as its new dealer and service provider for South Carolina. While working as a full-time fireman, Al Willimon recognized a need for fire equipment availability in South Carolina and founded Safe Industries in 2005…

The 2018 Ferrara calendar is fully loaded with photos of over 70 Heavy Duty fire trucks from all across the country including San Francisco Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue, Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescues’s 100′ Tiller, Lake Jackson Fire Department’s HD-77 Ladder and Fall River Fire Department’s Custom Pumper. Calendar also features a firefighter shift tracker,…

By Alan M. Petrillo | www.rigspot.com Ferrara Fire Apparatus recently delivered eight compact, streamlined pumpers to the San Francisco (CA) Fire Department that allow the department to better negotiate congested streets, and handle the city’s hilly terrain. Anthony Rivera, assistant deputy chief of the San Francisco Fire Department, says, “Our rigs are unique in terms…

The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) in Ashburn, Virginia (Loudoun County) operates from two stations. AVFRD’s roster includes four Ferrara engines and a Ferrara tiller. Both Stations 6 and 22 operate two engines – each fire house having a 2014 Ferrara Igniter and a 2016 similar model. Engines 606 and 622 are the…

Ferrara is excited to get into the Holiday Season by raising money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundationwith our Christmas tree ornament. Each ornament is 4 inches in diameter and features an MVP Rescue Pumper on one side and an MVP Rescue Ladder on the other. All proceeds from the sale of the ornaments will…

HOLDEN, LA – November 27, 2017 – Ferrara, a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy duty fire apparatus, announced the delivery of eight (8) new Custom Pumpers to the Detroit Fire Department (DFD). The delivery of these eight pumpers marks the beginning of a pumper fleet replacement for the Detroit Fire Department. Deputy Fire Commissioner,…

A mutual-aid exercise in the New York-New Jersey area has broken a new Guinness world record with the help of an Inundator Super Pumper demo unit. Working together with a number of pumps that included the FDNY’s Fire Boat 343, 15 area fire departments and other agencies collectively produced a record-breaking total water flow of…

Ferrara Fire Apparatus will be putting on a large water flow demonstration tomorrow featuring new firefighting equipment developed by both Ferrara and US Fire Pump.  With these new systems working together, they will reach a combined water flow of over 16,000 GPM and set a new standard for firefighting water flow capabilities. Focused on developing…

The City and County of San Francisco has awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus, America’s premier custom heavy duty fire apparatus manufacturer, a contract for 5 years to build Triple Combination Pumpers. The Pumpers will be built on the Igniter chassis and will carry 500 gallons of water. Company President/CEO Chris Ferrara stated, “To be awarded a…

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, a worldwide leader in premier custom heavy duty fire apparatus unveils the Guinness World Record Title Holder for Highest Pumping Capacity Fire Engine at Interschutz 2015 in Hannover, Germany. The Inundator Super Pumper will be on display beginning June 8th thru June 13th, 2015 at the fairgrounds booth P07 and in the…

To help celebrate 150 years of service, FDNY selected Ferrara Fire Apparatus to decorate one of their Ferrara aerial ladders to use as a show piece throughout 2015. The truck was taken out of service in New York City and brought to the Ferrara factory where it was refurbished, including getting a new paint job…