Efa Sales Africa Edenvale

07/07/2021

HEADLINES CAN BE MISLEADING
How many customers read an advert text in its context when we in the fire and emergency industry put out flyers or place advertising material?
I must admit that some do take note of the “full advert’s wording” and ask questions, but then there are also those who just look at the “highlighted” word(s) and the picture and believe everything that are “fed” to them.
To use words, like “The cab is based on the requirements of NFPA 1901” are misleading to those end users who do not know the full REQUIREMENT of the NFPA 1901. It may be true, but if there are any HONESTY and SINCERITY from companies, it will be correct for them to rather state that “the cab extension or apparatus is NFPA READY”.
NFPA 1901 standard defines the requirements for new automotive fire apparatus as a COMPLETE UNIT designed to be used under emergency conditions to transport personnel and equipment and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations. This means that the completed (FULLY BUILT UP) firefighting apparatus must be designed, constructed, 3rd party tested and certified as described in various chapters in NFPA 1901 (Latest Addition) before it can be certified as compliant.
Departments must stay vigilant in the fight and purchase apparatus to the highest proven manufacturing designs, techniques, and tested/certified to the most widely used NFPA 1901 standards. Ask for detailed manufacturing specifications and test/compliance certification of the completed apparatus then compare responses so you can see for yourself whether you will be protected from possible liability claims.
E-ONE is proud with our contribution to the fire services in Africa with Uncompromised High-Quality fire and emergency vehicles. We Speak with HONESTY; Think with SINCERITY and Act with INTEGRITY.

03/07/2021

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20/03/2020

COVID-19 pandemic Notice: With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic it is our responsibility to act in the best interest of our clients, our staff and the people in our community.
Although we are fully functional at present, we respectfully request our clients to limit meetings unless absolutely necessary and rather use telecon or email communication. Stay Safe and Best regards, Luke & the E-ONE Team

02/01/2020

Wishing you All a Happy 2020. May this year bring Joy, new goals, new achievements and a lot of new inspirations loaded with happiness.

02/01/2020

31/10/2019

PROPER MAINTENANCE OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY APPARATUS BEGINS WITH:
1. Good specifications, and
2. Choosing a reputable manufacturer that values quality engineering and use of quality components.

For those specifying fire and emergency apparatus, selection of cab and body material and construction thereof can make a big difference in the future maintenance on these apparatus.

The specification committees who specify apparatus, should keep in mind future maintenance service requirements. Awareness and respect for preserving required service access that is paramount for both customers and manufacturers when developing a purpose built apparatus.

Firefighting apparatus continues to get more complex and high-tech, and manufacturers should constantly be looking to make maintenance easier for technicians. E-ONE as one of the world’s largest apparatus builders believes that providing adequate service access is a key element in product design and development.

E-ONE pays attention to details that help with long-term maintenance and has standardized on most components which require regular maintenance, adjusting or replacement, thus eliminating a maintenance item that will save on maintenance costs.

E-ONE has also uses maintenance-free bushings in place of pins that require routine greasing, and has also moved to Torx fasteners throughout the apparatus construction, which are less likely to strip than Phillips or Flathead fasteners.

E-ONE Builds on the Chassis Frames, Not Around it unlike many assemblers in this country. When component obstruction is unavoidable, E-ONE build in access panels to restore accessibility for maintenance and repairs.

No matter how much attention manufacturers of fire and emergency apparatus pay in designing the best apparatus, one should remember that there is no such thing as a maintenance-free truck. Therefore, it is vitally important for technicians to follow the manufacturer’s recommended service and inspection intervals for the entire apparatus, including the chassis, pump, plumbing, aerial, generators and all other components, for example, the batteries are critical components to monitor regularly with a digital battery analysers to determine not only if the battery is good, but also its remaining life. With the battery banks used in today’s apparatus, one dead battery may go undetected and will start draining the life out of the other good batteries.

--DON’T JUST USE MECHANICS, USE TRAINED FIRE EMERGENCY TECHNICIANS--

17/09/2019

Anyone can state that their ARFF trucks “Meet NFPA 414”, but can they give you a Certification for such?

E-ONE's ARFF trucks are tested (NFPA 414 Chapters 6.3 to 6.4.12.4) and 3rd Party Certified for compliance with NFPA 414 –Table 4.1.1(a) to (d): ALL “Performance Parameters” as listed in these tables (not only acceleration, top speed & tilt / approach angles). NFPA 414 Chapter 4.10.1 to 4.10.4.3 – Brake System; NFPA 414 Chapter 4.12.3.6, and the most important standard NFPA 414 Chapter 5.2.1.12.6 – Cab Integrity (a truck can be replaced, but not a life of a crew member).

The Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (CORPAC S.A.) has taken delivery of 9 new E-ONE TITAN ARFF vehicles which will go to airports throughout Peru. Learn more at the link. http://www.e-one.com/e-one-delivers-nine-titan-4x4-arffs-to-corpac-s-a-in-peru/

27/02/2018

YOUR NEXT ARFF FIRE APPARATUS: When deciding what new fire apparatus to buy, it's a good idea for the Chief Fire Officer and Technical Committee is NOT TO TAKE “MISLEADING ADVERTISING DATA AS FACT”; they should/must investigate and check facts when preparing tender specification(s) or a purchase:

You may think that you are buying a well-designed fire emergency vehicle just because the manufacturer or assembler tells you such or that their brochures and/or Websites advertise their ARFF trucks as “MEET NFPA 414 STANDARDS”

Anyone can state that their ARFF trucks “Meet NFPA 414”, but can they Certify such? (They should take note that by stating that their ARFF trucks meet NFPA requirements, they take Full Responsibility to Test and Certify (chapter 4.2.1) that the vehicle(s) Comply).

NFPA 414 –Table 4.1.1(a) to (d): ALL “Performance Parameters” as listed in these tables (not only acceleration, top speed & tilt / approach angles). NFPA 414 is a little more involved, for testing and certification, read Chapters 6.3 to 6.4.12.4;

NFPA 414 Chapter 4.10.1 to 4.10.4.3 – Brake System;
NFPA 414 Chapter 4.12.3.6 & 5.2.1.12.6 – Cab Integrity;
NFPA 414 Chapter 3.3.28 – Forward looking Infrared Camera System (without this option not even E-ONE can claim 100% compliance).

Furthermore, some companies advertise that their ARFF vehicles are fitted with “INDEPENDENT SUSPENSIONS” – This is disputed by actual photos that clearly show LEAF SPRINGS ON A SOLID AXLE (see photo).

E-ONE “Surpassing all others in excellence and quality”. You just need to look at the big picture when you make purchases to decide if you should go with “quality”, “cheap”, or something in between. A lot of times the total cost of a quality item will actually be less than the cheap item if you take into account the total life span of use before replacement and the high maintenance needs in-between.

Our guarantee is to *Speak with HONESTY; *Think with SINCERITY and *Act with INTEGRITY.

Albert Einstein once said about trust: “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters”

19/02/2018

MORE THAN A TOOL BOX ON WHEELS: The versatility and durability of an E-ONE Incident Command, Hazmat Command or Rescue truck allows your department to respond with more than just a tool box on wheels. These trucks are available with many optional features such as awnings, under body compartments, scene lighting, camera packages, communication packages, generators, breathing air systems, etc.

E-ONE Credibility: “Practice does not make perfect...Perfect Practice makes Perfect”. For over 40 years, E-ONE has been an industry leader in the engineering, manufacturing and delivery of fire emergency vehicles worldwide. Every E-ONE fire apparatus is built from the ground up for performance and safety you can count on. We are unwavering in our commitment to produce a superior product that leads the industry in Crew Safety, Rugged Durability and Performance.
E-ONE fire emergency vehicles meet or exceed NFPA standards to protect those individuals risking their lives while serving others.

TWO GREAT TRUCKS FOR A PROACTIVE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BE SEEN IN GAUTENG VERY SHORTLY.

16/02/2018

KEEPING UP WITH CHANGING SCOPE: Successful management of emergency incidents is dependent upon *Safety; *Reliability & *High Performance fire apparatus.

Improvements in the design of the 5,679 L/min @ 1,034 kPa (from open water suction) centrifugal pump, and the associated piping, have enabled E-ONE to use less space on the eMax for the pump and plumbing. This is giving fire departments more compartment storage space, which is a big plus for departments that need to carry a wider variety of equipment to meet their mission.

The eMax was designed WITHOUT effecting the Stability (centre of gravity & weight distribution) for fire departments to get the most utility out of the vehicle. This multi-purpose fire truck with plenty of compartment space to carry equipment is becoming increasingly important as the mission of many fire departments has continued to grow in scope.

I believe the eMax will be the solution for many departments who are finding themselves in a position where they need to deliver services with less than desirable staffing levels, and without sacrificing any of the tactical capabilities they would need to get to, and successfully handle the emergency at hand.

THE STRONGEST FIRE TRUCKS IN THE WORLD CARRY THE E-ONE NAME -
Safety has never been secondary. E-ONE fire trucks are tested until they exceed SAE, ECE and NFPA standards. In fact, our cab structure withstood over five times the static roof load and over twice the frontal impact required by the NFPA and SAE, making it the strongest cab in the industry.

At E-ONE, there’s something we are not willing to sacrifice - Quality, Reliability, Durability and Safety for the men and women who help save lives and property.

The Best way for a Chief Fire Officer and Council to predict the future of their department’s success and pride is to buy their fire and emergency vehicles from a ROCK SOLID company who Speak with HONESTY; Think with SINCERITY and Act with INTEGRITY.