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THE ARSENALTM HAS ARRIVED
Why settle for a quint that doesn't carry as much water as your pumper, and can't provide enough storage space to carry a full ISO compliment of ground ladders and equipment? With tank sizes up to 600-gallons, exclusive HME Ahrens-Fox Hydra TechnologyTM water delivery systems supplying up to 2,250-GPM, and either 75' or 109' heavy duty ladders with 25-year corrosion warranties, the Arsenal provides all the firepower you need with no compromises.

HME's single-source, short-wheelbase tandem chassis will turn circles around most single axle units, and provide more stability and stopping power, increasing firefighter safety. The HME Ahrens-Fox, hard-bolted, all stainless steel body resists corrosion and the life-shortening effects of ice-melting road chemicals. When you want to get serious about a quint with no compromises, check out the Arsenal from, American Owned, HME Ahrens-Fox.
The Arsenal by HME Ahrens-Fox combines a heavy duty, 500-lb. tip load ladder, exclusive Hydra TechnologyTM pump and water delivery system, 600 gallon tank and hard-bolted stainless steel body, all in a sensible design that allows the unit to outmaneuver a single axle quint while providing all the equipment and firepower you require without overloading.

The Arsenal is designed to safely store a complete compliment of ISO required ground ladders and equipment so you won't lose a single point of ladder company credit. Your attack capabilities can be stepped up to new levels by specifying Class A foam capability and HME Ahrens-Fox's new MAD DOGTM CAFs attack system. When you think about the Arsenal think about its long service life. The HME Ahrens-Fox hard-bolted stainless steel body comes with an industry-leading 24-1/2 year corrosion warranty and our outriggers, torque box and aerial ladders are galvanized inside and out and provided with a 25-year warranty against rust and corrosion.



"I just wanted to send you this note and tell you how pleased we are with the new addition to our Fire Department family. Last year we purchased a 109 foot Aerial Ladder from HME. This was the first new purchase for a vehicle of this type in the departments 50 year history. Since getting "Ladder-1" it has been both a source of pride as well as a valuable tool for protecting our community.

From the very beginning of the process, we knew a Quint type of unit would fit our needs. The 109 was more of a truck than we ever imagined we could afford. It has more ladder reach, more water on wheels and more pumping capacity than any other of the Quints in our area. Our selection began with visiting your website and finding Ladder-1 as a demo unit. Mr. Joe Merrill then met with us and showed off the vehicle to our crews and elected officials. After presenting this unique deal to our township board of trustees and showing them how it will serve the community well into the future, it was a unanimous vote to purchase the truck.

Ladder-1 is not our only HME. In 2001, we purchased an engine from HME which still runs first out on all fires and auto accidents. I must also compliment you on the service you provide to your owners. Anytime we have had a problem with either truck, just a phone call is all it took to remedy the problem.

My thanks to everyone who made this possible. And a special thanks to Joe Merrill. He was great to work with, and got all of our questions answered. The HME investment was a good one for our community. We are also proud to say that HME is built in Michigan! That carries a lot of weight, especially in this economy. When it comes time to look for our next piece of fire apparatus, you can be sure we will look to HME."
Craig E. Miller B.S., E.F.O., Fire Chief
The Charter Township of Port Huron
Port Huron , MI