KME Fire Apparatus Dealer for Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania
Since 2008, Gorman Enterprises has been an official dealership for KME Fire Apparatus, as well as an authorized service center. Along with a knowledgeable and experienced staff, we offer full service coverage on your KME fire apparatus purchase. We have a mobile pump test trailer that we can bring directly to you to pump test your fleet at your convenience. Our staff is EVT and ASE certified, and our well-rounded background allows us to solve complex problems no matter what they might be. Trust us to support you for the life of your new fire apparatus!
Aerial Fire Trucks
All KME aerial bodies feature a 3/16” aluminum formed body that provides both the strength demanded of an aerial body and the flexibility of design. KME utilizes an underslung body-mounting system. This design distributes loads to the body mounts and frame rails allowing for them to be accommodated by the strongest portions of the vehicle which yields extraordinary reliable body integrity. Aerial products include:
- Rearmount Ladder Fire Truck
- Rearmount Platform Fire Truck
- Midmount Fire Truck
- TDA Fire Truck
- Firestix Fire Truck
Pumper Fire Trucks
KME designs and manufactures thousands of innovative pumper body configurations in a variety of materials to satisfy the needs of your environment as well as your budget. Body construction is available in Galvanneal Steel, Aluminum, 3CR12 Stainless Steel, and 304L Stainless Steel. Corrosion is the biggest enemy to fire bodies, and KME takes extra steps to avoid this by utilizing the same subframe material as the body, as well as installing several isolation barriers, and utilizing a special coated fastener to eliminate dissimilar metal interaction. Pumper models offered by KME include:
- Flex Pumper Fire Truck
- Pro Pumper Fire Truck
- Challenger Pumper Fire Truck
- Legacy Pumper Fire Truck
- Rearmount Pumper Fire Truck
Tanker Fire Truck
The KME Tanker line of apparatus offers design configurations to fit each customer’s specific needs ranging from the very simple water hauler with no pump, to the full featured pumper-tanker with a full array of options.
All KME tankers are built from the same base foundation with safety standard on all designs. Body configurations are available in Galvanneal steel, aluminum, 3CR12 stainless, and 304L stainless steel. Tanker models offered by KME include:
- Eliminator Tanker Fire Truck
- Dry Side Tanker Fire Truck
- Wet Side Tanker Fire Truck
- Elliptical Tanker Fire Truck
Rescue Fire Truck
When it comes to rescue, nowhere is the fire service’s demand greater for customization, efficiency, and storage space. KME offers a full range of body styles from 10′ to over 26′ in aluminum, stainless steel or galvannealed steel for every rescue function. Every KME body is custom designed using advanced 3D modeling software to ensure an exact fit for all sheet metal, sub-frame and accessories. Rescue models offered by KME include:
- Heavy Duty Rescue Fire Truck
- Medium Duty Rescue Fire Truck
- Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck
- Special Service Rescue Fire Truck
- Wet Rescue Fire Truck
Wildland Fire Trucks
Features like heavy duty subframes keep the body strong, whereas a flexible mounting systems allows the body to move independently from the chassis. And don’t forget the true pump-and-roll addition that provides a strong, steady fire attack while the truck moves at whatever speed the operator desires. KME has supplied apparatus to some of the most demanding wildland agencies and departments. Wildland products include:
- Quick Attack Wildland Fire Truck
- Mini Pumper Wildland Fire Truck
- Interface Wildland Fire Truck
- Ridgerunner Wildland Fire Truck
- Specialty Wildland Fire Truck
Chassis Options
Three cab styles in more than 300 configurations with multiple interior, seating, storage and power train options put you in the driver’s seat in designing the truck to meet your needs. Including the usual commercial chassis options, KME offers three custom Chassis options, including:
- Predator Chassis
- Panther Chassis
- Severe Service Chassis
Airport Fire Trucks
Units include small, maneuverable trucks for protection of facilities including parking garages as well as Class A pumpers, rescues and aerials. For protection on the airfield, KME has a full range of Rapid Intervention Vehicles and Class 4 and 5 ARFF vehicles. Like KME’s municipal line, trucks have hundreds of options and configurations. Bodies and cabs are offered using glass reinforced polyester (GRP) or aluminum. Airport models offered by KME include:
- ARFF Airport Fire Truck
- RIV Airport Fire Truck
Industrial Fire Truck
KME has provided equipment for industrial customers throughout the world. They combine the industry’s leading high capacity foam and dry chemical delivery systems with a proven chassis and body designs, including National Foam, Foampro Accumax, and Williams. Their engineers will always work to configure the truck to meet your specific needs. Variation options include:
- High capacity foam pumpers
- Foam concentrate tenders
- High flow industrial aerial platforms
- Heavy rescue/ HAZMAT units
Industrial models offered by KME include:
- Aerial Fire Trucks
- Pumper Fire Trucks
- Tanker Fire Trucks
An apparatus for every need
KME manufacturers a full line of custom apparatus and as a true sole-source builder, they manufacturer their cabs, chassis, bodies, tanks and aerial devices. During production, experience craftsmen construct the vehicle to exacting standards using the latest cutting, welding and painting technologies. Finally, every vehicle receives extensive quality checks and testing to ensure it’s ready to perform.
With this kind of quality and ability to customize to your every need, KME Fire Apparatus has proven to our customers that this is an emergency vehicle they can count on. Combine KME’s superior fire apparatus with Gorman Enterprises superb service and you have a winning combination that will serve you well for the life of your vehicle.
Our territory includes Erie and Warren in Pennsylvania, and Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Genesee, Orleans, Monroe, Livingston, Allegany, Steuben, Yates, Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Schuyler, Chemung, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tioga, Broome, Oswego, Jefferson, Oneida, Chenango, Cortland, Lewis, Madison, and Tompkins in New York.
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