NEWS
HMA Fire is Seeking Additional Investment as a Spin-Off
HMA Fire is seeking additional investment as a spin-off to support the growth of HMA Fire beyond its ORBITEC heritage. ORBITEC is excited to announce the maturation of HMA Fire as a spin-off company. The products have proven value, validated by significant testing with the US military and other tests with municipal fire departments. Sales continue to grow in military and civilian market sectors. ORBITEC will continue to support continuous development of technology advancements and applications with HMA Fire.
Please contact Tom Crabb at ORBITEC with any investment interest:
Thomas M. Crabb
email: crabbt@orbitec.com
phone: (608) 827-5000
[ read press release ]
HMA T6 For Indian River Volunteer Fire Company
The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in Millsboro, DE has posted pictures of their new HMA T6 in use fighting a grass fire. [ see more photos ]
Winstead's Fire Equipment Sells Their First HMA Unit
It is with great pleasure we announce that Winstead’s Fire Equipment has sold their first HMA ultra-high pressure foam units. The UHP suppression systems require 1/3 to 1/10 less water and foam supply than a traditional fire fighting vehicle and eradicate fires in a fraction of the time.
The Mill Creek Fire Company has just placed an order for a Hydrus Mobile UHP, 200 gallon skid unit. A three to four week delivery is expected.
The Indian River Fire Company has purchased a HMA T6. This unit is mounted on a Polaris Ranger 6x6 UTV. The unit features a Triplex Plunger Pump with constant output from 18-22 GPM, 100/10 poly tank and booster reel with 150’ UPH booster hose and nozzle. The Fire Company took delivery of their new T6 last week. Winstead’s Fire Equipment operates the largest fire apparatus sales and service center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. In addition to the new service center Winstead’s operates four full time service vehicles providing road service in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Winstead’s Fire Equipment also represents Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Bluegrass Fire Apparatus and Demers Ambulances. Winstead’s also specializes in custom brush truck and command vehicle conversions.
ORBITEC President Tom Crabb Interviewed by In Business Magazine
In Business Magazine conducted a video interview with ORBITEC President Tom Crabb about the past, present and future of the company. [ view video ]
HMA Fire Delivers Custom P200 Hydrus Skid Unit
Pictured below is a custom P200-F Hydrus Skid Unit which shipped to the Columbus, Texas VFD. It has a dual-hose system that can divert water to either a whip line or the 150' hose reel line, with a custom-designed control panel. [ read The Colorado County Citizen newspaper article ]
UHP Firefighting: A Dramatic Leap To Ultra High Pressure
Fire Apparatus Magazine, April 2011
"... two decades after the last John Bean pump was made, high-pressure firefighting has re-emerged in North America in the more dramatic form of an ultra-high-pressure (UHP) system ... "
[ read more ]
HMA Fire Ships Custom P200 Hydrus Skid Unit
Pictured below is a custom P200 Hydrus Skid Unit which shipped to the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada.
HMA Fire in Aviation Fire Journal
Read the Aviation Fire Journal article: Rocket Science for Firefighters: Mojave Air and Spaceport's Ultra-High Pressure Rescue Truck.
HMA Fire Ships T4 to U.S. Navy
After shipping fourteen T4 units with diesel engines and extended beds to the U.S. Army for use in Afghanistan, HMA Fire also got to ship four more T4 units to the U.S. Navy for use in Bahrain.
Hydrus UHP System for Columbus Volunteer Fire Department
HMA Fire welcomes the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department in Columbus, TX to the family with their investment in a customized Hydrus ultra-high pressure fire suppression system with a 200-gallon tank.
HMA Fire Adds Industry Professional to Key Role
Complementing its ever-growing product reach and depth, HMA Fire has added a fire industry professional to assume a key role within the HMA Fire organization.
Bill Carroll assumes the role of General Manager, HMA Fire. Bill will be responsible for all aspects of HMA Fire, including engineering, production, marketing and sales. Bill’s experience in the fire industry includes tours at E-ONE, Saulsbury Fire and Superior Fire in the areas of General Manager and Product Management. Bill holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has been in the fire industry since 2002.
Please welcome Bill as he works with the existing HMA Fire team to further promote ultra-high pressure fire suppression to the commerical and military fire industry in North American and worldwide.
HMA Fire Ships T4 to U.S. Army
Pictured below is fourteen T4 units with diesel engines and extended beds (and the proud HMA Fire crew) which are being shipped to the U.S. Army for use in Afghanistan.
Hydrus Test Exceeds Performance of CAFS
The National Fire Laboratory outside Ottawa, ON tested the Hydrus ultra-high pressure fire suppression system on December 7, 2010 to evaluate its effectiveness against CAFS and high-expansion foam.
The results: The Hydrus exceeded the performance of CAFS by completely knocking down two (2) fully-involved 10x12 room-and-contents fires (where the temperature reached beyond 1,500 degrees F) in just 17 seconds using only five gallons of water.
HMA would like to thank the staff of the laboratory, Canada’s Department of National Defense and firefighters from the Gatineau and Montreal fire departments for taking part in the testing.
Test Burns with the Bureau of Land Management
HMA Fire is conducting test burns this week with the Bureau of Land Managament at Mt. Hood in Washington, using the T6 and the Proteus 3.
Hydrus Skid Unit for Green Isle, MN Fire Department
The Green Isle, MN Fire Department poses with their new brush truck complete with Hydrus Skid Unit
UItra-High-Pressure Technology Improves Firefighting Capabilities
Fire Apparatus Magazine, September 2010
"Is it a fancy pressure washer or the ultimate new firefighting technology? That’s the latest question manufacturers of ultra-high-pressure (UHP) firefighting systems are getting at tradeshows ... "
[ read more ]
Highly Mobile Minis: HMA Fire Apparatus debuts 4 prototypes
Fire Rescue Magazine, August 31 2009
"A new fire apparatus manufacturer has emerged with four new products for the fire service industry. HMA Fire Apparatus, based in Madison, Wis., is an up-and-coming fire apparatus and equipment company that’s definitely worth keeping an eye on ... " [ read more ]
T6 Debut
Introducing HMA Fire's First Response Expeditionary (FRE) vehicle, the T6. The T6 made its debut at the Fire-Rescue International August 14-16, 2008. View our products page for specifications.
L3 Demonstration at DoD Fire Conference
HMA Fire attended and demonstrated its new "L3" UHP firefighting vehicle and technology at the 2007 DoD Fire Conference August 18-23, 2007, in Atlanta, GA. The response to our vehicle debut and demonstration was tremendous.
Suppression System Testing
Initial testing of our suppression systems has been completed with great success. Additional testing at Tyndall Air Force Base occurred throughout September and October 2007, with additional demonstrations and testing for other USAF bases in December 2007 and January 2008.
HMA Fire is seeking additional investment as a spin-off to support the growth of HMA Fire beyond its ORBITEC heritage. ORBITEC is excited to announce the maturation of HMA Fire as a spin-off company. The products have proven value, validated by significant testing with the US military and other tests with municipal fire departments. Sales continue to grow in military and civilian market sectors. ORBITEC will continue to support continuous development of technology advancements and applications with HMA Fire.
Please contact Tom Crabb at ORBITEC with any investment interest:
Thomas M. Crabb
email: crabbt@orbitec.com
phone: (608) 827-5000
[ read press release ]
HMA T6 For Indian River Volunteer Fire Company
The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in Millsboro, DE has posted pictures of their new HMA T6 in use fighting a grass fire. [ see more photos ]
Winstead's Fire Equipment Sells Their First HMA Unit
It is with great pleasure we announce that Winstead’s Fire Equipment has sold their first HMA ultra-high pressure foam units. The UHP suppression systems require 1/3 to 1/10 less water and foam supply than a traditional fire fighting vehicle and eradicate fires in a fraction of the time.
The Mill Creek Fire Company has just placed an order for a Hydrus Mobile UHP, 200 gallon skid unit. A three to four week delivery is expected.
The Indian River Fire Company has purchased a HMA T6. This unit is mounted on a Polaris Ranger 6x6 UTV. The unit features a Triplex Plunger Pump with constant output from 18-22 GPM, 100/10 poly tank and booster reel with 150’ UPH booster hose and nozzle. The Fire Company took delivery of their new T6 last week. Winstead’s Fire Equipment operates the largest fire apparatus sales and service center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. In addition to the new service center Winstead’s operates four full time service vehicles providing road service in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Winstead’s Fire Equipment also represents Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Bluegrass Fire Apparatus and Demers Ambulances. Winstead’s also specializes in custom brush truck and command vehicle conversions.
ORBITEC President Tom Crabb Interviewed by In Business Magazine
In Business Magazine conducted a video interview with ORBITEC President Tom Crabb about the past, present and future of the company. [ view video ]
HMA Fire Delivers Custom P200 Hydrus Skid Unit
Pictured below is a custom P200-F Hydrus Skid Unit which shipped to the Columbus, Texas VFD. It has a dual-hose system that can divert water to either a whip line or the 150' hose reel line, with a custom-designed control panel. [ read The Colorado County Citizen newspaper article ]
UHP Firefighting: A Dramatic Leap To Ultra High Pressure
Fire Apparatus Magazine, April 2011
"... two decades after the last John Bean pump was made, high-pressure firefighting has re-emerged in North America in the more dramatic form of an ultra-high-pressure (UHP) system ... "
[ read more ]
HMA Fire Ships Custom P200 Hydrus Skid Unit
Pictured below is a custom P200 Hydrus Skid Unit which shipped to the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada.
HMA Fire in Aviation Fire Journal
Read the Aviation Fire Journal article: Rocket Science for Firefighters: Mojave Air and Spaceport's Ultra-High Pressure Rescue Truck.
HMA Fire Ships T4 to U.S. Navy
After shipping fourteen T4 units with diesel engines and extended beds to the U.S. Army for use in Afghanistan, HMA Fire also got to ship four more T4 units to the U.S. Navy for use in Bahrain.
Hydrus UHP System for Columbus Volunteer Fire Department
HMA Fire welcomes the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department in Columbus, TX to the family with their investment in a customized Hydrus ultra-high pressure fire suppression system with a 200-gallon tank.
HMA Fire Adds Industry Professional to Key Role
Complementing its ever-growing product reach and depth, HMA Fire has added a fire industry professional to assume a key role within the HMA Fire organization.
Bill Carroll assumes the role of General Manager, HMA Fire. Bill will be responsible for all aspects of HMA Fire, including engineering, production, marketing and sales. Bill’s experience in the fire industry includes tours at E-ONE, Saulsbury Fire and Superior Fire in the areas of General Manager and Product Management. Bill holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has been in the fire industry since 2002.
Please welcome Bill as he works with the existing HMA Fire team to further promote ultra-high pressure fire suppression to the commerical and military fire industry in North American and worldwide.
HMA Fire Ships T4 to U.S. Army
Pictured below is fourteen T4 units with diesel engines and extended beds (and the proud HMA Fire crew) which are being shipped to the U.S. Army for use in Afghanistan.
Hydrus Test Exceeds Performance of CAFS
The National Fire Laboratory outside Ottawa, ON tested the Hydrus ultra-high pressure fire suppression system on December 7, 2010 to evaluate its effectiveness against CAFS and high-expansion foam.
The results: The Hydrus exceeded the performance of CAFS by completely knocking down two (2) fully-involved 10x12 room-and-contents fires (where the temperature reached beyond 1,500 degrees F) in just 17 seconds using only five gallons of water.
HMA would like to thank the staff of the laboratory, Canada’s Department of National Defense and firefighters from the Gatineau and Montreal fire departments for taking part in the testing.
Test Burns with the Bureau of Land Management
HMA Fire is conducting test burns this week with the Bureau of Land Managament at Mt. Hood in Washington, using the T6 and the Proteus 3.
Hydrus Skid Unit for Green Isle, MN Fire Department
The Green Isle, MN Fire Department poses with their new brush truck complete with Hydrus Skid Unit
UItra-High-Pressure Technology Improves Firefighting Capabilities
Fire Apparatus Magazine, September 2010
"Is it a fancy pressure washer or the ultimate new firefighting technology? That’s the latest question manufacturers of ultra-high-pressure (UHP) firefighting systems are getting at tradeshows ... "
[ read more ]
| Delivery For Ellsworth AFB A T4 with optional all-terrain track system delivered to Ellsworth Air Force Base in July, 2010. |
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| New Hydrus™ Skid Unit vs. Vehicle Fire from Jason Scheel, Fire Chief La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department "La Vernia VFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 100 Blk of Oak Hill Rd on 07-05-2010. Upon making location a 2004 Honda was involved. Fire was contained to the engine compartment with the help of a new ultra-high pressure Hydrus™ skid unit from HMA Fire, that was delivered in June. All occupants exited the vehicle without injury. The fire was caused by a possible short in the vehicle electrical system. Damages estimated at $15,000." |
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Highly Mobile Minis: HMA Fire Apparatus debuts 4 prototypes
Fire Rescue Magazine, August 31 2009
"A new fire apparatus manufacturer has emerged with four new products for the fire service industry. HMA Fire Apparatus, based in Madison, Wis., is an up-and-coming fire apparatus and equipment company that’s definitely worth keeping an eye on ... " [ read more ]
T6 Debut
Introducing HMA Fire's First Response Expeditionary (FRE) vehicle, the T6. The T6 made its debut at the Fire-Rescue International August 14-16, 2008. View our products page for specifications.
L3 Demonstration at DoD Fire Conference
HMA Fire attended and demonstrated its new "L3" UHP firefighting vehicle and technology at the 2007 DoD Fire Conference August 18-23, 2007, in Atlanta, GA. The response to our vehicle debut and demonstration was tremendous.
Suppression System Testing
Initial testing of our suppression systems has been completed with great success. Additional testing at Tyndall Air Force Base occurred throughout September and October 2007, with additional demonstrations and testing for other USAF bases in December 2007 and January 2008.
"I’m telling you UHP sucked the life out of the fire and did it faster than anything I’ve ever seen before."
Devin Misiewicz - Captain, Vandenberg FD, Santa Barbara County, California
"More compact systems allow firefighting to reach where traditional trucks cannot go. Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri received a UHP system on a Polaris Ranger in May, just in time to respond to a train derailment. It was the only vehicle with firefighting capability that could reach the scene."
Fire Apparatus Magazine article
"All of these powerful little units can extinguish a lot of fire in a short period of time, with one-third the amount of suppressant used."
Firefighter Nation article