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Akron Brass Co.

1615 Old Mansfield Rd P.O. Box 86
Wooster, OH 44691
330-264-5678
330-264-2944
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Products

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The Akron Brass Revolution valve has all of the standard features you would expect from an intake valve with flows capable up to 2,000 gpm (7,600 lpm).
Jan. 3, 2018

Press Releases

Akron Brass Company
FireLink Enabled by Captium: The Future of Fire Truck Health and Performance
Installing FireLink and gaining access to the Captium platform gives firefighters and fire departments to stay ahead of maintenance needs.
April 2, 2025
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Digital Truck Designer: The Future of Fire Apparatus Design
With the Digital Truck Designer, engineers or technicians can build electrical systems faster and simpler by leveraging visual-based logic programming.
April 2, 2025
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Idex Fire & Safety Launches The Enhanced Sam Smart Nozzle 2
The SAM Smart Nozzle technology was developed to give crews greater control over the fireground.
April 2, 2025
Vincent Orfini, a firefighter in Stony Point, NY, received the Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship. Orfini is a student at University of New Haven.
Vincent Orfini, a student at University of New Haven, is a firefighter with fire and EMS departments in Stony Point, NY,
Aug. 26, 2024
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SAM BOOST uses SAM technology to create most efficient and easiest-to-use total water flow system on any fire apparatus
April 30, 2023
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The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2022 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of New Haven student Andrew Tivadar.
Aug. 3, 2022
E One Titan Arff At Dnd Canada
E-ONE has delivered four new TITAN air transportable 4x4 ARFF vehicles to Canada's Department of National Defense.
Aug. 24, 2021
E-ONE
The new custom Cyclone pumpers for Sarasota County, FL, boasts 27 inches of seating width area for the driver and officer.
Sarasota County Fire Department took delivery of the custom pumpers with E-ONE’s new 100-inch-wide Cyclone cab allowing for more room for firefighters.
June 21, 2021
E One Dnd Vehicles
E-ONE has delivered a new TITAN 4x4 ARFF vehicle and Aviation Support 4x4 eMAX Custom Pumper to Canada's Department of National Defense.
Jan. 11, 2021
Remote
The handheld controller offers greater control, flexibility and visibility on the fireground.
Dec. 7, 2020

Blogs

Photo by Joe McQueeney, North Haverhill (N.H.) Fire Department
Hose leaks happen occasionally making it a perfect time to go shopping for new stuff.
Fire departments shouldn't consider purchasing a chore. Firefighters should enjoy the process and recognize it as chance to try out new stuff and have some fun.
June 12, 2013
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Some examples are "authentic replica," "boneless ribs" and "fresh prunes."Two of my favorites are "free with...
Sept. 19, 2012

Articles

Photos by Tom W. Shand
Engine 934 is one of three 2023 Sutphen Monarch engines that were acquired by the Hicksville Fire Department (HFD) in Nassau County, NY. Each is outfitted with a 2,000-gpm pump, a 500-gallon water tank, a stainless-steel bodywork and five preconnected attack lines.
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur saw firsthand how the effects of longer delivery times, costly construction and new engine emissions standards can affect apparatus replacement.
Oct. 3, 2024
Fire Research
Fire Research OmniPlex integrated electronic multiplexing control system
Jeffrey D. Gaskin's years of needs-assessment and specification-writing experience means he knows apparatus componentry innovation when he sees it. The recent work of four suppliers...
Aug. 23, 2024
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In the 2020 Apparatus Showcase, manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
Nov. 1, 2020
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In the 2019 Apparatus Showcase, manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
Nov. 1, 2019
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FLIR displayed its Unmaned Aircraft System (UAS) thermal imaging kits. The M10 640-19 has two gimbals, one for a visible camera and the other for a thermal imager. The device offers responders more options for surveillance of scenes and size-up.
Vendors from all sectors of the fire service displayed their latest technological achievements at Firehouse Expo.
Oct. 20, 2017
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Hale's TPG Pressure Governor has built-in pump cavitation prevention technology.
Ed Ballam talks with manufacturers about one of the most basic tools on fire apparatus - the pumps.
Sept. 15, 2017
Courtesy of FAMA
FAMA recently presented a scholarship award an an annual meeting. Participating in the presentation were: (left to right) Jason Nawrocki, FAMA Education Committee Chair/National Sales Manager - Fleet, Pierce Manufacturing; David Durstine, 2016 FAMA Board President and Vice President – Akron Brass (Scholarship Sponsor); and Tim Van Fleet – FAMA Membership Committee Chair and Vice President of OEM Sales, Akron Brass.
FAMA Awards Scholarship to Maryland Student
Oct. 1, 2016
Worcester, MA, Fire Department District Chief (ret.) Mike McNamee
Firehouse Renames Famed Awards Program
Oct. 1, 2015
THE ALMENA, WI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Darley AutoCAFS pumper
New Fire Apparatus Deliveries
April 1, 2015
FAMA's 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship winner Gary Dominguez.
FAMA Announces 2014 Scholarship WinnerThe Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to California Polytechnic...
Oct. 1, 2014

News

There’s more to specifying foam systems for apparatus than simply checking off the option box on the specifications.
Jan. 20, 2015
Bob Barraclough is applauded for his service during an event at Firehouse Expo 2010.
Those at the FDSOA Apparatus Symposium had Bob Barraclough in their thoughts.
Jan. 25, 2011
Within its city limits, Boston contains an estimated 4,000 acres of wildlands in the form of parks, woods, grass and brush lands which also includes the harbor islands.
Nov. 20, 2002

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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has ordered 12 fire apparatus with Pierce’s new idle reduction technology.
Pierce Manufacturing has secured an order from Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service for twelve fire apparatus with idle reduction technology.
Sept. 2, 2020
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Akron Brass has announced the launch of a new Electric Valve Actuator which is 34% smaller and 68% lighter than its previous model.
May 8, 2020
Courtesy of FAMA
Oklahoma State University student Brett Seggerman (center) received the 2017 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship at Firehouse Expo in Nashville. Seggerman is pictured here with Akron Brass Senior District Manager Kent Clasen (left to right), Akron Brass Director of Marketing Kim Morrow, FAMA Board Vice President Steve Toren and FAMA 2017 Education Committee Chair Lou Milanovich.
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association awarded its 2017 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Brett Seggerman.
Oct. 30, 2017
Courtesy of FAMA
FAMA recently presented a scholarship award an an annual meeting. Participating in the presentation were: (left to right) Jason Nawrocki, FAMA Education Committee Chair/National Sales Manager - Fleet, Pierce Manufacturing; David Durstine, 2016 FAMA Board President and Vice President – Akron Brass (Scholarship Sponsor); and Tim Van Fleet – FAMA Membership Committee Chair and Vice President of OEM Sales, Akron Brass.
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2016 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student Julie Bryant.
Sept. 7, 2016
Daniel Rossetti, Sales Rep., UPF; Paul Pieragostini, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, Smeal; Patrick Cahill, Director of Sales, UPF; Kathleen Finneral, Customer Service Supervisor, UPF; Joseph Lingel, President & CEO, UPF; Mark Huber, President, Smeal; Andrew Lingel, VP of Operations, UPF; Michael Ashley, Vice President of Engineering, UPF; Marty Etteldorf, Plant Manager, UPF.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the company has awarded United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. (UPF) its first annual Supplier of the Year award.
March 28, 2016
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The Smeal Fire Apparatus Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team will be calling its First Annual Supplier of the Year Award Ceremony next week.
March 10, 2016
Veridian Fire Protective Gear is pleased to announce that Alan W. Myers has joined the company in support of their growing regional and national account base.
Oct. 2, 2015
Oklahoma State University student Tyler Lambert, who is also a volunteer firefighter with the Ingalls, Okla., Fire Department, was recently awarded FAMA's 2015 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship.
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2015 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Tyler Lambert.
Sept. 1, 2015
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student Gary Dominguez
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has awarded its 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student...
Aug. 19, 2014
THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper
THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper featuring a KME 100-inch Predator Severe Service chassis XMFD, 400-hp Cummins ISL9 engine, Allison...
Aug. 1, 2014
THE NEEDHAM, MA, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME 79-foot AerialCat rear-mount ladder
THE NEEDHAM, MA, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME 79-foot AerialCat rear-mount ladder built on a KME Predator MFD chassis powered by a 450-hp Cummins ISL engine. Components...
July 1, 2014
Firehouse.com Photo by Ed Ballam
Stairs on each side side at the rear provide access to the elevated rear pump controls on Delton's pumper.
The Delton Fire Department had a dream and a mission and they designed an innovative pumper to achieve their goal.
June 4, 2014
Pierce Manufacturing and W. S. Darley & Co. is holding the Give-Back Giveaway sweepstakes for the chanced to win more than $60,000 in firefighting equipment at FDIC. All funds raised will benefit the NFFF.
Darley and Pierce partner to award $60,000 of firefighting equipment as part of a "give-back giveaway" sweepstake.
April 2, 2014
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THE EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ, FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of an E-ONE eMAX rescue engine.
HALTOM CITY, TX, FIRE/RESCUE has taken delivery of a Rosenbauer Cobra 100-foot midmount aerial platform mounted on a Rosenbauer Commander chassis. Components include a Rosenbauer...
April 1, 2014
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THE EATONTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Pierce Velocity 75-foot quint equipped with a 500-hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engine, 2,000-gpm Waterous pump, 500-gallon...
Jan. 1, 2014
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Firehouse® presents its annual Apparatus Showcase, featuring the latest manufacturer offerings.
Nov. 1, 2013
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The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has awarded its 2013 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student Maria Theodori.Theodori, who...
Sept. 12, 2013
SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. has announced the retirement of Delwin Smeal, company president, effective Sept. 1. He has worked for the company for 47 years, including the past 20 ...
Sept. 1, 2013
Akron Brass, a leader in high performance firefighting equipment, is pleased to announce the addition of three new District Sales Managers to its professional sales staff.With...
Aug. 6, 2013
Akron Brass rolled out the red carpet for over 20 new products and product enhancements on "Innovation Way" at the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis...
May 15, 2013
Jessica and her mom pose with the staff from the San Bernardino County’s Office of the Fire Marshal
Making a DifferenceJessica Carscadden is a very special little girl. Born in China and placed in an orphanage, she struggled with some serious medical conditions. There wasn’t...
May 1, 2013
Classes include a multitude of manufacturers
March 19, 2013
The Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle technicians would like to publish and share the 21st annual Emergency and Municipal Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program Monday September...
March 14, 2013
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ALEXIS The Saunemin, IL, Fire Protection District operates an Alexis custom pumper/tanker built on an HME 1871 MFDxL chassis powered by a 360-hp Cummins ISC engine with an Allison...
Nov. 5, 2012
The FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (FAMA) has awarded its 2012 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student Kenneth Hamburger. The...
Oct. 1, 2012
Tamarac, FL, Fire Rescue has taken delivery of an E-ONE HP 78 Sidestacker aerial.
TAMARAC, FL, FIRE RESCUE has taken delivery of an E-ONE HP 78 Sidestacker aerial built on an E-ONE Typhoon chassis. Components include a 450-hp Cummins ISL engine, Allison 3000EVS...
Aug. 1, 2012
Engine 42 is a 2001 Spartan Gladiator chassis with aluminum bodywork by Rosenbauer, equipped with a 1,500 gpm pump and a 1,500-gallon water tank.
In the last installment of Innovative Rigs on the Street we visited the Nanjemoy Fire Department located in Southern Maryland.
Oct. 4, 2011
THE FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (FAMA) has awarded its 2011 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland College Park student Chad Lannon...
Sept. 16, 2011
Irons are mounted at the right side of the body. Equipment can be carried in a number of configurations based upon the needs and operational requirements of the department.
In last month’s installment of Innovative Rigs on the Street, we featured a new Sutphen pumper built for the Fuller Road Fire Department in the Town of Colonie, NY. Over the years...
Aug. 6, 2011
Engine 412 is a 2009 Sutphen Monarch 2000 gpm pumper equipped with a 750-gallon low-profile water tank and a 10Kw Onan hydraulic generator.
The Town of Colonie, NY, is protected by 12 fire departments that operate as separate volunteer organizations and are coordinated through a town emergency services committee. ...
July 5, 2011
THE ARDSLEY, NY, FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Smeal 105-foot aerial built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis powered by a 525-hp Caterpillar C-13 engine. Features include a 2,000-gpm Hale Qmax pump, 450-gallon UPF poly tank, Akron monitor and Robinson roll-up doors.
THE ARDSLEY, NY, FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Smeal 105-foot aerial built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis powered by a 525-hp Caterpillar C-13 engine. Features include...
June 23, 2011
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Today’s firefighters are trained in a host of topics and the amount of information that they are exposed to can become quite overwhelming. Nevertheless, it is the responsibility...
Feb. 14, 2011
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Chicago, IL-- August 28, 2010 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has awarded its 2010 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student...
Sept. 20, 2010
This 2010 International 7400 4x4 chassis with stainless steel bodywork by Four Guys in service as Attack 2.
One of the major tenants of our “Innovative Rigs on the Street” series is that while the apparatus can come in all shapes, sizes and models, the end result is that new apparatus...
Sept. 3, 2010
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The unit carries two low mounted double-stack crosslays with a single, left side panel 2 1/2-inch discharge.
So far in our Innovative Rigs on the Street series we have visited locations in California, Maryland and Pennsylvania to identify innovative pieces of apparatus that have been...
June 11, 2010
Ocala, FL (April 22, 2010) – For the second consecutive year, E-ONE asked departments throughout the United States to ‘tell us their stories' for an opportunity to win a new Tradition...
April 26, 2010
Lynnfield, Mass -- August 31, 2009 - The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association has awarded its 2009 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University...
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