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VOL. 01 · ISSUE 26 · LUVERNE EDITION 605-740-5040
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Orders &
Deliveries. — fire apparatus builds and deliveries spec'd by Joe Juhl

Every rig Joe has spec'd — factory direct, all-poly, delivered to rural fire departments across MN, SD, and beyond.

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Tanker for White Mills Fire & EMS, White Mills, PA
White Mills Fire & EMS
WHITE MILLS, PA · 3574
TANK
3,000 Gallons
PUMP
500 GPM
CHASSIS
International HV607
PO DATE
August 2026
ETA
November 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

Designed to specifically meet the tight roads and driveways of the White Mills service area. This truck has a short wheelbase and can be effectively run by a single operator.

Pumper for Winter Fire Department, Winter, WI
Winter Fire Department
WINTER, WI · 3572
TANK
1,000 Gallons
PUMP
1,500 GPM
CHASSIS
Freightliner M2
PO DATE
July 2026
ETA
October 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

Looking at a cost effective replacement for their aging pumper, the Winter Fire Department turned to Midwest Fire for the second time. This pumper will compliment the tanker-pumper that was purchased in 2021. Specifically laid out to be cost effective and maximize compartment space while keeping the hosebed as low as possible.

Tanker Pumper for Medina County Emergency Services District #6, Hondo, TX
Medina County Emergency Services District #6
HONDO, TX · 3558
TANK
3,000 Gallons
PUMP
1,000 GPM
CHASSIS
Freightliner M2
PO DATE
April 2026
ETA
October 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

This tanker pumper has a couple tricks up it's sleeve. Angled rear tailboard for an increased departure angle, electric dump valves with in-cab controls, electric bumper monitor and a dual A+B foam system. This truck has a high level of versatility to meet the demands of dynamic service area.

Tanker for Chariton Fire Department, Chariton, IA
Chariton Fire Department
CHARITON, IA · 3544
TANK
3,000 Gallons
PUMP
500 GPM
CHASSIS
Freightliner SD114
PO DATE
April 2026
ETA
July 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

Tanker with extra storage space. This truck is designed to move water and act as the wildland support for Chariton Fire Department's large wildland fleet.

Pumper for West Republic Fire Protection District, Republic, MO
West Republic Fire Protection District
REPUBLIC, MO · 3528
TANK
1,000 Gallons
PUMP
1,500 GPM
CHASSIS
International HV607
PO DATE
February 2026
ETA
May 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

When the West Republic Fire Protection District wanted to replace their pumper, they decided to make their second purchase from me. Intelligent compartment layout with a compliment of shelving and 450 HP chassis will provided a much needed upgrade.

Tanker Pumper for Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department, Wichita Falls, TX
Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department
WICHITA FALLS, TX · 3526
TANK
3,000 Gallons
PUMP
1,000 GPM
CHASSIS
Freightliner M2
PO DATE
February 2026
ETA
April 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

This truck is a tanker pumper with extra compartmentation and still allows for ladders and hard suction to be easily accessible on the tank walls. The swivel dump frees up room for rear compartments while creating a larger "dump zone" at the rear of the apparatus.

Tanker Pumper for Deanville Volunteer Fire Department, Deanville, TX
Deanville Volunteer Fire Department
DEANVILLE, TX · 3523
TANK
2,000 Gallons
PUMP
1,250 GPM
CHASSIS
Freightliner M2
PO DATE
December 2025
ETA
March 2027
● ORDERED
↘ JOE'S NOTES

Pumper specs in a tanker pumper. This truck has a large amount of compartment space, in-tank ladder storage, electric drop tank carrier and an extended bumper with pre-connect. This truck has the ability to operate as a pumper tanker pumper.