(New Bern, NC) January 27th, 2021 – Coastal Carolina Regional Airport’s Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) crew has added a new vehicle to its growing fleet.
On Wednesday, January 19th, a state-of-the-art E-ONE 4x4, 1585-gallon Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle was delivered to EWN. This newest addition to the E-ONE fleet will allow the ARFF team to deliver a higher tier of safety and expertise with increased efficiency.
The new truck has touch screen displays, digital readouts and can disperse dry chemical firefighting agent through the bumper turret using controls in the driver's cabin. Without that new dispersal capability, firefighters have to disembark and use a handline to disperse dry chemical agent, putting them at increased risk.
The E-ONE is designed and manufactured specifically to fight aircraft fires, using a combination of water, Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), and dry chemicals.
“We opened our new ARFF building back in November and are so pleased to welcome this new, state-of-the-art truck into our new facility. The addition of a second E-ONE vehicle makes it possible for our crew to provide the highest level of safety,” said Airport Operations Manager Ed Martin.
The truck was purchased through an FAA grant and will allow the airport to increase its FAA ARFF Index to support larger aircraft, indicating the increased facilities, equipment and capabilities at the airport.
ABOUT COASTAL CAROLINA REGIONAL AIPORT
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is a modern, full-service airport supporting commercial and private aviation activities. With an easy-to-navigate terminal, friendly staff, affordable parking, quick check-in, and security, EWN boasts one of the Southeast's most accessible and convenient regional airports and an "enjoyable air travel experience." The airport acts as the inbound gateway to historic New Bern, the Crystal Coast, The Outer Banks, Emerald Isle, Beaufort, Marine Air Station Cherry Point, and Swansboro, and a portal to destinations all over the world. Learn more at FlyEWN.com.
ABOUT E-ONE, INC.
E-ONE is a leading fire apparatus manufacturer, making emergency vehicles, rescue trucks, aerial fire trucks, rescue pumpers and custom fire apparatus, and has produced more than 28,000 vehicles delivered around the world. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, E-ONE is an industry leader in product innovations, new technologies and exceeding customer expectations. E-ONE is owned by the REV Group (NYSE: REVG).
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