TeleSqurt Design Upgraded With New Electrical System and Enhanced Electric-Over-Hydraulic Controls
SNYDER, NEB. – Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced today that the first TeleSqurt® Telescoping Aerial Boom produced by Smeal and Ladder Tower Co. (LTC) will be on display in Smeal Booth #3536 at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind. The new aerial features the Smeal QL-12™ Peer-to-Peer Electrical System for enhanced reliability and a new electricover-hydraulic aerial control system. This compact aerial provides the mobility of a pumper with 65-foot vertical reach and 50-foot horizontal reach. This TeleSqurt will be delivered to Medina Fire Department in northeastern Ohio.
“The TeleSqurt aerial is legendary, and we are extremely proud to be the ones to revitalize it for the modern firefighting environment. This aerial device with elevated master stream has been a favorite among fire departments for decades, and it has a unique role in the North American fire service,” said Jeff Wegner, Smeal’s vice president of sales.
TeleSqurt Telescoping Aerial Boom
This new 65-foot TeleSqurt Telescoping Aerial Boom features a three-section extruded aluminum box boom, which provides excellent vertical and horizontal reach with a short bedded length, short wheelbase, minimum front overhang and a high degree of maneuverability. The boom operates from 10 degrees below horizontal to 85 degrees above. Dual A-frame-style stabilizers are positioned in front of and behind the axles, providing maximum stability with a spread of just 11’9” for setup in tight streets, alleys and culde- sacs. The TeleSqurt aerial is available in 65-foot and 50-foot lengths.
Smeal’s QL-12 multiplex electrical system, electric-over-hydraulic joystick control and LED lighting are standard. This TeleSqurt is equipped with a 1,500 gpm Waterous CMXC20 pump, 750-gallon water tank and is capable of flowing 1,000 gpm at the tip. Fold-down handrails provide for a low overall travel height of 11’9” to accommodate low station doors, aqueducts and bridges. It features a Smeal™ Sirius® chassis with a 199-inch wheelbase. Smeal’s dealer, Fire Safety Services, Inc., in Huntsville, Ohio, sold and will service this new aerial. Fire Safety Services is led by President Steve Spath.
Medina Fire Department
Medina Fire Department is a combination department with four stations in northeastern Ohio. The 45-person department’s response area covers more than 35 square miles and includes a historic district, a significant number of industrial facilities, interstate highway, residential and rural areas. The department’s fleet includes a Smeal 105’ aerial and a Smeal custom pumper.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., including US Tanker Fire Apparatus LLC and Ladder Tower Co., is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor and innovator of customized fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, mini and rescue pumpers, stainless steel tanker / tenders, aerial ladders, platforms, TDA’s, wildland, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, Neb. To learn more, visit smeal.com