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PRESIDENT’S COLUMNThis is an exciting time of the year as we
are enjoying warmer temperatures, outdoor
activities, shows, events, moves and new
product announcements! We have highlighted
various details within this newsletter, including a
special section on the new Dash CF chassis
that was introduced by Pierce at the recent
FDIC in Indianapolis.
In other manufacturing news, Pierce is
now the exclusive Bronto Skylift sales and
service partner in North America, and the
Medtec Ambulance plant has moved to newly-
updated facilities in Bradenton, Florida. This
shift will be a great benefit to both current and
prospective Medtec customers. And since
we’re on the subject of moving…. Ed Povirk has
“moved” from the Zelienople office to a full-time
Pierce apparatus sales position, covering
Beaver, Clarion, Crawford, Forest, Jefferson,
Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties. I am
thrilled to announce that Glick Fire is now
providing full-time representation in our entire
sales area in Pennsylvania!
With summer comes a renewed
appreciation of green grass, more sunshine,
fresh, local food, flip flops, and dedication.
Yes, dedication. We held our annual
company-wide banquet in February and I am
humbled to see dedication in the shape of
human faces – employees and their spouses!
A dedication to the emergency services and
to the people & companies who make up the
Pennsylvania communities. Thank you
everyone – you are the best – and we are
honored as a group to serve those who serve
their local communities. Thanks for your
business & friendship and please feel free to
contact us if there is anything we can do to
assist you in your mission.
-Doug Glick
President
The Changeable
Response Unit finds a home at Emergency Medical Services of
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Strike
Team
NEW DELIVERIESLOGAN - GREENWOOD - BlairJob # 23370Pumper/tanker,
Saber cab, Cummins ISL 425 hp engine, 1250 gpm Waterous pump, 1800
gal tank
LOWER BURRELL #3 - WestmorelandJob # 23462HDR, Impel cab,
Cummins ISL 425 hp engine, Onan 35 kW generator
GOSHEN - ChesterJob # 23600 -01 & -02PUC pumpers, Velocity
cabs, DDC Series 60 14.0L 470 hp engines, Harrison 10 kW
generators, 1500 gpm Pierce pumps, 750 gal tanks, Husky 12 Foam
systems
FAIRLESS HILLS - BucksJob # 23232Tandem axle HD Rescue Pumper,
Arrow XT Cab, DDC Series 60 14.0L 470 hp engine, TAK-4, 2000 gpm
Waterous pump, 750 gal tank, Husky 12 Foam, Harrison 30 kW
generator
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Please join us in welcoming our newest employee to
the Glick Fire Equipment team! Bill McGuire has joined
Glick as General Manager of our Zelienople location in
Butler County. Bill brings a long, exceptional history of
business management from Avis, Budget and
Hertz Auto Rental, Pure Spring Water
(bottled water delivery), and on-site truck
service disciplines. He enjoys building a
team environment, mentoring his team
members and providing outstanding
customer service.
Bill and his wife Janey are
residents of Robinson Township and in
their free time enjoy travel and
photography.
FIREHOUSE GRUBDeb Strubel’s
texas hash Casserole
This recipe is sure to please hungry firefighters and is easy to
double or triple if you make one batch at a time in your skillet
and then fill several casserole dishes. It works as either a main
dish or a side dish.
INGREDIENTS1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef3 onions, chopped1 clove
garlic, minced1 green bell pepper, seeded & chopped1 can diced
tomatoes with juice1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice1-2 teaspoons
chili powder1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon
pepper
DIRECTIONSLightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish. In a large
skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef and then pour off extra
fat. Reduce heat to medium and add onions to browned beef. When
onions are translucent, add garlic and green peppers. Cook until
peppers have softened. Remove from heat and stir in remaining
ingredients. Put mixture into baking dish and cover. Bake at 350°
for 60 minutes.
Serves 4-5 for a main dish
If you have a tasty recipe that you’d like to share, please send
it to Jenny Dawson at: [email protected]
WELCOMING: BILL MCGUIRENEW TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AT GLICK FIRE
EQUIPMENT!
Butler County Harmony VFC Arrow XT PUC Pumper Keith Flood
Blair County Neptune Fire Company Saber Pumper Tanker Bob
Lynn
Dauphin County Rescue FC~ Susquehanna Freightliner 2,000 g
DrySide Tanker Cyle Sheaffer
Lancaster County Intercourse Fire Company Impel PUC Rescue
Pumper Curt Woerth
Armstrong County Lower Kiski EMS International AD-174 Chris
Woolfolk
Mifflin County Fame EMS International Rehab Response Randy
Uhrich
Montgomery County Upper Dublin Township Arrow XT Pumper Ralph
Rehrig
Lancaster County Lampeter FC Impel PUC Rescue Pumper Curt
Woerth
Montgomery County Abington FC Arrow XT Rescue Pumper Ralph
Rehrig
Luzurne County Geisinger Health ‘10 Ford Expedition EMS
Conversion Kelly Baumgartle
Lancaster County W. Lancaster (Blue Rock Fire Rescue) Arrow XT
Rescue Pumper Curt Woerth
Lancaster County Rohrerstown FC Arrow XT Pumper Curt Woerth
Luzurne County Community Life Support ‘10 Chevy G3500 R146
Medtec Chris Woolfolk
Lancaster County Manheim Township FOUR Arrow XT Pumpers Curt
Woerth
Lancaster County Manheim Township Ford F550 4x4 Patrol Unit Curt
Woerth
Lancaster County Manheim Township Ford F550 4x4 Non Walk-In
Rescue Curt Woerth
Butler County Penn Township Arrow XT Pumper Keith Flood
York County Dover Township Arrow XT HDR Cyle Sheaffer
Berks County Friendship H&L FC in Boyertown Arrow XT Rescue
Pumper Ralph Rehrig
Armstrong County Ford City Borough Velocity Pumper Jim Sims
Luzurne County Huntington VFD ‘09 Dodge 4x4 M-150 Medtec Chris
Woolfolk
Cambria County Ebensburg Area Ambulance ‘10 Chevy G4500 M-168
Medtec Chris Woolfolk
Delaware County Keystone Quality Transport TWO ’08 E450 M-160
Medtecs Chris Woolfolk
Bucks County Parkland FC in Langhorne Arrow XT PUC Rescue Pumper
Ralph Rehrig
Montgomery County Linfield FC in Limerick Township Velocity 105’
Aerial Ladder Ralph Rehrig
Chester County Union FC in Oxford ‘11 Chevy G4500 M-168 Medtec
Chris Woolfolk
Lehigh County City of Allentown Paramedics ‘11 Chevy G4500 M-168
Medtec Chris Woolfolk
Luzerne County Avoca Ambulance ‘11 Chevy G4500 M-164 Medtec
Chris Woolfolk
NEW PIERCE & MEDTEC SALES
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If your fire station is too far from Lancaster
or Butler county to feasibly bring your apparatus
to the Glick Fire Equipment service facility for
service or maintenance, you are not out of luck!
Glick has an extensive network of certified
service technicians that are very aptly equipped
with parts, tools, and machinery for big and
small jobs.... and they’re on the road.... ready to
help YOU.
What a lot of fire companies don’t realize is
that when we come to you, no matter how close
or remote you are,
you don’t get
charged for our
travel time. So don’t
mistake us for “out of
reach” just because of your location. Whether
you’re just looking for some support with your
larger-scale service needs and big projects, or if
you are looking for someone to take care of ALL
your maintenance, we are within reach, and
ready to help YOU!
Deb Strubelis the new and friendly front desk receptionist at
Glick’s Bird-in-Hand facility. Prior to joining Glick, Deb was
gliding around the sidewalks of Lancaster City on a Segway as a
tour guide with Red Rose Segway. She was also a freelance writer,
editor, and grantwriter. In her spare time, she and her husband,
Ken, take ballroom dancing lessons. They have two grown children.
In addition, Deb creates and distributes a monthly e-newsletter for
fellow ballroom dancers and maintains www.wheretodancePA.com.
MEET OUR NEWEMPLOYEE!GREASE GRITS
Let US come to YOU
BIG NEWS: BRONTO SKYLIFTS!We are proud to announce that the
tallest firefighting aerial platform available in North America is
now available exclusively through Pierce Manufacturing! Bronto
Skylift is the manufacturer of the device, and has a well
established record of producing high quality and reliable
articulating hydraulic aerial platforms for heavy duty
purposes.
The Bronto Skylift will be available in the RDP 100’, 114’, 134’
and 165’ aerial platforms, and can be mounted on the Arrow XT™,
Impel™, Quantum® and Velocity™ custom chassis. As a Pierce
Dealership, Glick Fire Equipment will provide comprehensive
service, parts inventory, training and support for new and existing
Bronto Skylift customers in Pennsylvania. Contact your Pierce Sales
representative to discuss how the Bronto Skylift can be a good fit
for your fire company!
We do not charge for travel
time to get to your station!
165’ Aerial Platforms
available!
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The ALL NEW
MORE ROOM•Engine repositioned
rearward and down low between the frame railsfor more driver and
officer space.
• Increased storage space in the cab giving more options for
turnout gear and equipment storage.
• A significantly lower, single piece panoramic windshield has
been lowered a full 10 inches for excellent outward visibility.
SERVICEABILITY• Chassis filters are all located together in one
central location on the frame rail for convenient maintenance.
• Easy access to radiator, accessory drive belt, water valve,
battery chargers and power distribution
• Relocated and more accessible batteries, alternator, air
cleaner, and belts.
SAFETY• Cab firewall is 1/4" thick aluminum plate backed with a
welded 1/2" cross support for better occupant protection.
• Enhanced safety with side roll and frontal airbag protection
systems.
• TAK-4® independent front suspension for a smoother and more
confident ride.PI
ERCE
DAS
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At FDIC in Indianapolis this spring, Pierce unveiled the all
new Dash CF custom apparatus. This new cab-forward design
is built around the Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC)
platform and boasts many of the same
advantages that the PUC originally
introduced to the firefighting industry
back in 2007. But the Dash CF takes it
even further.
The most striking new feature
that the Dash CF boasts is increased
space inside the cab. This was
accomplished by moving the engine
down and rearward,
creating a flat floor from driver to officer; no
more engine tunnel taking up the bulk of the
space. In addition to creating space for
more comfortable operations, this new
openness, paired with the quieter ride, greatly
improves in-cab communications.
Another big improvement to the cab is the
new large, wrap-around windshield.
Due to the cab being lower on the
chassis, the windshield itself is 10
inches lower to the ground compared
to other apparatus, significantly
expanding the driver and officer’s view.
These are just a few of many new
features that the Dash CF brings to the
plate. This apparatus was truly
designed for the long haul. Check piercemfg.com/dashcf for
more information or give us a call to discuss how the Dash
CF
could be the perfect fit for your fire department!
Pierce Unveiled the
Innovative New Dash CF at
FDIC
The 500 hp DD13 is an
engine option in the Dash CF!
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Glick Fire Equipment has partnered with E.J. Metals Inc., a
premier
designer and manufacturer of specialty all-terrain fire
trucks
headquartered in Hortonville, WI, to offer the newly
innovated Assault Force line of Fire-Rescue Rough
Terrain Vehicles (FRRTV) to fire companies in the
state of Pennsylvania. These Assault Force
vehicles are truly the next generation of off-road
fire/rescue apparatus, and they significantly
increase the firefighting and patient transport
capabilities traditionally expected from a rough terrain
utility vehicle. While the Assault Force is ideally suited for
brush/wildland
fire response, it can also be configured with extra capacity for
patient
transport and first responders and be used in pedestrian zones,
sport
complexes, large-scale events, industrial plants, parking
garages or
anywhere you need fire/rescue and patient transport but can't
take a
traditional fire apparatus or ambulance.
Contact us to book a demonstration with a sales rep near
you!
New Pierce Website Features Glick Sales Rep Jim Sims and
Bellevue Fire CompanyWhen Pierce Manufacturing launched its newly
re-vamped website, they added several new features to allow users
to better experience Pierce online. One area, “Truck Stories,”
follows a fire company through the entire build process of a new
apparatus. One of Glick's own customers, Bellevue Fire Department,
is the first to be featured! See the three short videos by going to
piercemfg.com, click “The Experience,” then “The Customer,” and
lastly click on “Truck Stories.”
ED POVIRKNOW SERVING NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES WITH FULL
TIME PIERCE SALES
Glick Fire Equipment is pleased to
announce Ed Povirk as the new full-time
Pierce and B.R.A.T. sales representative for
the northwestern Pennsylvania counties of
Mercer, Venango, Crawford, Clarion, Forest,
and Jefferson. Ed has already been serving
the adjacent counties of Lawrence and Beaver
as a Pierce sales rep, and will continue to do
so in addition to serving the new region.
Ed has been an active member of the
Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Department
since 1970. During this time, he has served
his community in a multitude of capacities,
including Chief, President, and currently as
Captain. Ed also put in a full 27-year career as
a police officer with the Cecil and Scott
Township Police
Departments, retiring
in 2005.
Ed draws upon
his 40+ years
of experience
from these
various roles to
provide top of
the line service.
He works diligently
with fire companies to
help ensure that their community is properly
protected with the right lineup of emergency
vehicles that best suit the specific needs of
the region, whether it's a rural countryside
or a bustling metropolis.
"Delivering a new apparatus to a
customer that fulfills their expectations is
very rewarding to me." - Ed
Ed can be reached at:(724)[email protected]
See: www.glickfire.com for more product
information!
NEW PRODUCT!
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SCENES FROM RECENT SHOWS
Open HouseZELIENOPLE ~ MAY 7
Special Thanks to the following fire companies for letting us
display their apparatus at Open House and Fire Expo:
BellevueCalleryCecil TwpGreenwoodHamptonLower-BurrellPenn Hills
#7Vanport
WexfordCentral ElizabethKreamerMarshalls CreekNewton,
NJPaxtangPerseverance
Plus Pierce, Glick and Medtec and for the demo units!
Above: Shiny new trucks lined up outside the shop!
Left: Hands on foam and aerial demonstrations were held behind
the shop with a Pierce factory representative. Anyone who wanted to
could try it out for themselves!
Left: There were 9 Pierce firetrucks (customer trucks and stock
units together), a B.R.A.T. and two Medtec Ambulances in the
booth!
Above: The booth was busy all weekend with attendees from PA,
NJ, MD, NY and beyond!
Above: More of the outdoor display
Above: The new Dash CF was showcased!
This year’s Open House
featured over 15 new units on display, hands-on
foam and aerial demonstrations, music,
great food, and door prizes!
Fire ExpoHARRISBURG ~ MAY 20-22
DON’T MISS THE GLICK BIRD-IN-HAND
OPEN HOUSE! October 8 10am - 3pm
Rain or Shine!
Left: Fresh off the FDIC floor, the Dash CF showcase was the
focal point of the event! Attendees had the opportunity to climb
all over it, open all the compartments, and ooh and aah over the
spacious cab!
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Applications are currently being accepted for a full-time
inventory control position in the eastern PA, Bird-in-Hand,
facility. A minimum of five years of experience with customer
service and inventory control, plus experience within various
Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel & Access are
required.
Applications are also being accepted for a full-time marketing
position at the corporate office in Bird-in-Hand, PA. In
addition to being creative and innovative, the individual must
possess a solid working knowledge of Adobe software products, be
familiar with Mac Operating Systems, and possess a minimum of 3
years in the marketing field.
Glick Fire Equipment provides all employees with an excellent
benefits package and a great working environment. Our employees
maintain exceptional values and believe integrity, teamwork, and
customer service are essential. To receive a full position
description and requirements for either opening or to submit a
letter & resume for employment, contact Amy Sweitzer, 350 Mill
Creek Road, Bird-in-Hand PA 17505 or [email protected]
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT GLICK FIRE EQUIPMENT
NEW DELIVERIESContinued from page 1
POINT TWP - NorthumberlandJob # 21358PUC pumper, Saber cab,
Cummins ISL 370 hp engine, 1500 gpm Pierce pump, 750 gal tank
DUNCANSVILLE - BlairJob # 23675DrySide tanker, Saber cab,
Cummins ISL 425 hp engine, 1250 gpm Waterous pump, 2000 gal
tank
SeWyCo - NorthamptonJob # 22816Heavy Duty Rescue, Velocity cab,
DDC Series 60 14.0L 515 hp engine, TAK-4, Harrison 30 kW
generator
PAXTANG - DauphinJob # 23788Pumper, Arrow XT cab, Cummins ISL
425 hp engine, 1500 gpm Hale pump, 500 gal tank, TAK-4, 8 kW
Harrison generator
GREENWOOD - CONNEAUT LAKE - CrawfordJob # 23816Pumper/tanker,
Saber cab, Cummins ISM 500 hp engine, 1500 gpm Hale pump, 1800 gal
tank
STONINGTON - NorthumberlandJob # 23902Patrol unit, Ford F550
cab, 300hp 6.7 L engine, 1.5AGE 20 hp Darley skid pump
BELLEVUE - AlleghenyJob # 23855
100’ HD mid-mount aerial ladder, Arrow XT cab, DDC Series 60
14.0L 515 hp engine, 2000 gal Waterous pump, 300 gal tank, 10 kW
Onan generator
SHREWSBURY - BerksJob # F6249’92 Spartan pumper
refurbishment
FEASTERVILLE - BucksJob # 23526105’ HD aerial ladder, Velocity
cab, DDC Series 60 14.0L 470 hp engine, TAK-4, 10 kW Harrison
generator
MARSHALLS CREEK - MonroeJob # 23805Top-mount pumper, Quantum
cab, DDC Series 60 14.0L 515 hp engine, TAK-4, 2000 gpm Waterous
pump, 1250 gal tank, Husky 12 dual agent foam, 10 kW Harrison
generator
WEST GROVE - ChesterJob # 23963Pumper, Arrow XT cab, DDC DD13
450 hp engine, TAK-4, 2000 gpm Hale pump, 950 gal tank, Husky 12
foam, 20 kW Harrison generator
HERSHEY - DauphinJob # 24006Pumper, Arrow XT cab, DDC Series 60
14.0L 515 hp engine, TAK-4, 2000 gpm Waterous pump, 750 gal tank,
Husky 12 dual agent foam, 10 kW Harrison generator
BROOKVILLE - JeffersonJob # 24004PUC Pumper, Velocity cab, DDC
Series 60 14.0L 515 hp engine, 1500 gpm Pierce pump, 750 gal
tank, Husky 3 foam, Westerbeke 20kW diesel water cooled
generator
BROOKLINE - DelawareJob # 23980Pumper, Velocity cab, Cummins ISL
425 hp engine, TAK-4, 2000 gpm Hale pump, 500 gal tank, 10 kW
Harrison generator
MILLERSVILLE (Blue Rock Fire Rescue) - LancasterJob #
24055Pumper, Arrow XT cab, DDC DD13 500 hp engine, TAK-4, 1500 gpm
Waterous pump, 750 gal tank, Husky 12 foam, 6 kW Harrison
generator
WASHINGTON BORO (Blue Rock Fire Rescue) - LancasterJob #
24056Pumper, Arrow XT cab, DDC DD13 500 hp engine, TAK-4, 1500 gpm
Waterous pump, 750 gal tank, Husky 12 foam, 6 kW Harrison
generator
CENTRAL ELIZABETH - AlleghenyJob # B11074Quick Attack B.R.A.T.,
Ford F550 4x4 chassis, 390 hp engine, Foam Pro 1600 foam system,
CET 525 gpm pump, 250 gal tank, 10 gal foam cell
TROUGH CREEK - HuntingdonJob # 24106DrySide Tanker,
International DuraStar 4400 cab, MaxxForce 9 330 hp engine,1000 gpm
Hale pump, 2000 gal tank
HARMONY - ButlerJob # 24054PUC pumper, Arrow XT cab, DDC Series
60 14.0L 515 hp
engine, 1500 gpm Pierce pump, 750 gal tank Husky 12 foam
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA’S STRIKE
TEAM - a Pierce Changeable Response Unit (C.R.U.) with utility
body, and overhead skid
MEDTEC DELIVERIES
DICKSON CITY - LackawannaTWO FD-160 Ford E450 FD-160 Type
III
COMMUNITY LIFE SUPPORT - Lackawanna2010 Chevy G3500 Redimedic
R-146
GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER - Luzerne2010 Ford
Expedition ALS Response Vehicle
EBENSBURG AREA EMS - Cambria2009 Ford E450 FD-160
HANOVER TWP COMMUNITY AMB ASSOC. - Luzerne2010 Chevy G4500
FD-164
HUNTINGTON VALLEY VFD - Luzurne2009 DODGE 4x4 PD-146
KEYSTONE QUALITY TRANSPORT - DelawareTWO 2008 FORD E450
LOWER KISKI - Butler2006 International AD-170 Type I
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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350 Millcreek RoadBird-in-Hand, PA 17505(717) 299-4120
2348 Evans City RoadZelienople, PA 16063(724) 452-5553
www.glickfire.com
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Smoketown, PA
2010 PIERCE DEALERSHIP AWARDS
This year, Glick Fire
Equipment was honored again
for being one of the top four
Pierce Dealerships in the
country.
This award encompasses all
departments at Glick Fire
equipment; Administration,
Sales, Parts and Service; and
reflects the dedication and
efforts of all our employees.
We would like to sincerely
thank all of our customers for
giving us the opportunity to
serve them and their
communities and earn this
prestigious honor at Pierce
Manufacturing! Thank you!
The Glick Fire Equipment Sales team along with owners Doug
Glick, Amy Sweitzer and Jodi Mohn, with Pierce’s Regional Vice
President of Northeast Sales Dave McAlice accepting an award for
being a Dealership of the Year Finalist at the Awards Banquet.
