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Fire Programs 'Truck 10' Tractor-Drawn Aerial
with Seagrave Marauder II Chassis
First in a Series of Fire-Rescue Apparatus

August 28, 2009

 FirePrograms proudly announces the debut of our model series with the introduction of a 1:50 scale Seagrave Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA). The model was unveiled at the FirePrograms booth at Fire Rescue International 2009 in Dallas, Texas on August 27th.

The FirePrograms TDA model is limited in production to just 75 pieces and is based upon the Seagrave TDA design. FirePrograms will also unveil the TDA model to the FirePrograms Software user group, consisting of over 5,000 Fire Departments and EMS agencies nationwide.

The FirePrograms TDA model features the Seagrave Marauder II cab and a unique, solid black paint scheme matching the FirePrograms’ corporate logo.

“We’re very excited to partner with TWH Collectibles as the world’s premier museum quality model manufacturer. This is the start of the FirePrograms model series available to our nationwide customer base using FirePrograms RMS (records management software). This model, with its distinct graphics package, reflects our customer’s commitment to excellence in fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services, all managed through the comprehensive FirePrograms software interface.” said Gary Ewers, President of FirePrograms.

“We salute the efforts of our customers to utilize the information harnessed from FirePrograms software to more efficiently and effectively provide critical emergency services. We’re proud to support that effort through a variety of software modules allowing thousands of emergency responders immediate access to critical data during those first crucial moments on scene and throughout the entire emergency response.”

Functions and features of each FirePrograms TDA model include a tilting cab revealing a detailed engine and transmission, extendable four section diecast ladder with extending waterway, functional outriggers, 180 degree tractor arc, accurate front bumper design, photoetch steps, diamond plate decking, accurate storage compartment design and detailed Marauder II design with all the features.

Each model includes a Certificate of Authenticity featuring a highly stylized pencil drawing of the FirePrograms TDA cab suitable for framing, each personally signed and numbered as one of 75 pieces by the artist, Roger Sutton.  Click Here to see an example of the artist's work.