E-One (formerly Emergency One) is a fire apparatus manufacturer located in Ocala, Florida. One of the largest fire apparatus manufacturers in the world, E-One trucks can be found in many countries, with over 25,000 units in service globally.
History[]
Formed in 1974 by retired playground equipment manufacturer Robert Wormser, Emergency One grew quickly and became the largest fire apparatus builder in the United States by the mid-1980s. The company pioneered the use of modular bodies built from extruded aluminum components, enabling it to build in advance and speed up production time considerably. It built a new 75,000 square foot plant in Ocala to meet production needs in 1978. A new line of aerial devices was launched in 1981 - the company had built earlier aerial-equipped apparatus using ladder assemblies purchased from an outside supplier. The Hurricane custom chassis was introduced in 1984, leading to a full line of custom trucks.
Corporately, in 1979, Emergency One was acquired by the Federal Signal Corporation. The chassis business was spun off into a separate entity called Federal Motors in 1985, and Emergency One officially changed its name to E-One in 1988. From the 1980s to the 1990s, E-One also manufactured a line of ambulances.
In the late 1980s, E-One began to acquire other apparatus manufacturers. In 1989, it purchased Florida-based American Eagle. In late 1991, E-One entered the Canadian market in force with its purchase of Superior Emergency Vehicles. In 1998, Saulsbury Fire and Rescue Corporation of Preble, NY was added to the E-One family. The three plants purchased were closed in 1992, 2006 and 2004, respectively.
In 2008, E-One was purchased by AIP in a carve out from Federal Signal. It was assigned to AIP's REV Group portfolio. AIP is a private equity firm distinctively focused on buying and improving industrial businesses with operations in the United States or Canada. The REV Group portfolio is a leading diversified manufacturer of specialty vehicles to North America, as well as export markets.
In the early 2020s, E-One introduced "AFT" (America's Fire Truck) as a front fascia styling for the Spartan FC-94 chassis. In 2022, E-One introduced the Vector, touted as the first fully-electric, North American-style fire truck.
In 2024, E-One celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Facilities[]
E-One builds a full line of trucks from plants in Ocala, FL and Hamburg, NY. The Hamburg facility builds all stainless steel pumpers, rescues, and tankers. All other products are manufactured in Ocala.
Logos[]
Production[]
E-One produces a full line of fire apparatus and its' own brand of custom chassis. Over 28,000 units have been built since 1974. Major customers include the Chicago Fire Department, Boston Fire Department, Memphis Fire Department, and Toronto Fire Services.
E-One also builds on commercial chassis and has in the past used other custom chassis, including Spartan, Pemfab and Simon-Duplex.
Custom chassis[]
Current[]
- E-One Cyclone (1985-present)
- E-One Titan (ARFF) (1985-present)
- E-One Typhoon (2002-present)
- E-One Vector (2022-Present) (Available with Cyclone or Typhoon)
Discontinued[]
- E-One Daytona (1999)
- E-One HS (2015-2021) (Available with Cyclone or Quest cabs)
- E-One Hush (mid-engine) (1999-2015) (Available with Cyclone II, Typhoon, or Quest)
- E-One Hush (rear-engine) (1985-1999) (Available with Cyclone, then Cyclone II (1997-1999))
- E-One Hurricane (1984-2007)
- E-One Protector (1990-2002)
- E-One Quest (2007-2021)
- E-One Sentry (1993-1996)
Aerials[]
- Payload capacities are denoted by firefighter weight + equipment allowance
Ladders[]
HP 75 | HP 78 | Metro 100 / Metro 110 | Metro 100 Quint | HR 100 | CR 100 | CR 137 | |
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Custom Chassis | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon |
Rear Axle / Wheelbase | Single 210-230" |
Single 210-230" |
Single 220-230" |
Single 235-245" |
Tandem 230-240" |
Tandem 245-250" |
Tandem 245" |
Vertical Reach | 75' | 78' | 100' or 110' | 100' | 100' | 100' | 137' |
Payload Capacity | 500+75 lbs dry or wet | 750+75 lbs dry 500+75 lbs wet |
250-750+75 lbs dry | 750+75 lbs dry 500+75 lbs wet |
500+75 lbs dry or wet | 750+50 lbs dry 500+50 lbs wet |
300-800 lbs |
Stabilizers | 1x set H-style outriggers (16' spread) | 1x set H-style outriggers (16' spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (11' spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (11' spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (12' spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (13'-8" spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (13'-8" spread) |
Body Styles | Quint Truck eMAX |
Quint Truck eMAX |
Truck | Quint | Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Tank Capacity | 300-500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons | N/A | 300-500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons |
Platforms[]
95-Platform | HP 95 Mid-Mount Platform | HP 100 Platform | |
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Custom Chassis | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone or Typhoon |
Rear Axle / Wheelbase | Tandem 245-250" |
Tandem 250-260" |
Tandem 250-260" |
Vertical Reach | 95' | 95' | 100' |
Payload Capacity | 750+275 lbs dry 500+275 lbs wet |
1000+305 lbs dry 500+305 lbs wet |
1000+305 lbs dry 500+305 lbs wet |
Stabilizers | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (13'-8" spread) | 1x set criss-cross underslung outriggers (18' spread), 1x set H-style outriggers (11'-7" spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (15'-6" spread) |
Body Styles | Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Tank Capacity | 300-500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons |
Discontinued[]
Ladders[]
Teleboom | HP 100 Ladder | HM 100 / HM 110 Ladder | HPS 105 Ladder | Super Tiller | |
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Custom Chassis | Cyclone or Typhoon | Cyclone, Quest, or Typhoon | Cyclone or Quest | Cyclone or Quest | Cyclone or Quest |
Rear Axle / Wheelbase | Single | Tandem 230-240" |
Tandem 230" |
Tandem 240-250" |
Single 140" (tractor) |
Vertical Reach | 50' | 100' | 100' or 110' | 105' | 100' |
Payload Capacity | 250+50 lbs | 500+50 lbs | 500+50 lbs (HM 100) 250+50 lbs (HM 110) |
500+75 lbs | 500+50 lbs |
Stabilizers | 1x set A-frame outriggers | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (12' spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (11' spread) | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (13'-8" spread) | 1x set H-style outriggers (17'-6" spread) |
Body Styles | Pumper | Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Tractor-Drawn Aerial |
Tank Capacity | 750 US gallons | 500 US gallons | 500 US gallons | 300-500 US gallons | N/A |
Platforms[]
HPS 100 Platform | HPS 100 Mid-Mount Platform | Bronto | |
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Custom Chassis | Cyclone or Quest | Cyclone or Quest | Cyclone, Quest, or Typhoon |
Rear Axle / Wheelbase | Tandem 250-260" |
Tandem 255-265" |
Tandem 230" (F116 RLP+) or 245" (F135 RLX) |
Vertical Reach | 100' | 100' | 116' or 135' |
Payload Capacity | 1000+305 lbs dry 500+305 lbs wet |
1000+305 lbs dry 500+305 lbs wet |
1000+275 lbs |
Stabilizers | 2x sets criss-cross underslung outriggers (15'-6" spread) | 1x set criss-cross underslung outriggers (18' spread), 1x set H-style outriggers (11'-7" spread) | 2x sets H-style outriggers (20' spread) |
Body Styles | Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Quint Truck |
Tank Capacity | 300-500 US gallons | 300 US gallons | 300 US gallons |
Stratospear[]
50' Stratospear[]
55' Stratospear[]
The 55' Stratospear was introduced in 1979. It was a TeleSqurt-type aerial device. It came in 2 sections, telescoping to a full 55' length. It included a lightweight aluminum ladder and was rear-mounted.
80' Stratospear[]
95' Stratospear[]
The 95' Stratospear was a telescoping ladder with an elevated platform. It was rear-mounted
106' Stratospear[]
The 106' Stratospear was a 4-section telescoping ladder. It was rear-mounted.
110' Stratospear[]
The 110' Stratospear was a 4-section telescoping ladder. It was rear-mounted.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting[]
Current[]
- Titan 4x4
- Titan 4x4 AT (Air Transportable)
- Titan 6x6
Discontinued[]
eMAX[]
- aerials (HP 78, HP 100 ladder)
- custom pumper
- commercial pumper
- custom urban interface pumper
- commercial urban interface pumper
Pumpers[]
Current[]
- custom pumper
- commercial pumper
Discontinued[]
- E-One Liquidator (1995)
- E-One 10060 (Mini-Pumper)
- E-One 20084-TC (Rescue Pumper)
- E-One 20108-TC (Rescue Pumper)
- E-One Guardsman
- E-One Protector (198?-1990)
- E-One Sentry (198?-1993)
Rescues[]
- walk-around
- walk-in
- combination
Tankers[]
- custom tanker
- commercial tanker
- Water Master vacuum tanker
See also[]
Departments operating E-One apparatus
External links[]
Sources[]
- McCall, Walter M.P. Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers. Hudson, WI: Iconografix, 2009.