Germany- Aggressive Firefighting with nearly unlimited off-road capabilities but with a maximum speed of 65km/h also agile on road. Concept RED: R.escue, E.extinguish, D.efend. Rescueing people that are entrapped by a wildfire is first time possible due to the armored tracked vehicle, guided by a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, drone). crew and rescued people and the diesel engine are supplied by compressed air when passing the fire zone. In case of an emergency one vehicle offers space for up to 20 people.
The unique high pressure vortex extinguishing technology works very efficiently with a enormous jet range but a minimum water consumption. The water monitor is mounted on the roof and is controlled by simple joystick from inside the protected vehicle. Firebreaks can be easily created with the help of the solid dozer blade. The holistic solution RED comprises a group of 4 RED vehicles type madder which are working together embedded seamlessly into the existing fire brigade structure. An important component for the extinguishing water logistics is the quick assembly reservoir, erected just within 15 minutes and filled by helicopter or land based by normal tanker.

Theodore O. Reinhard, Sr. “Ted” age 84, a lifetime resident of Egg Harbor City, passed away on August 23, 2013 at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point.  Ted was a master cabinet maker for P.J. Reinhard & Sons and was a partner in the company along with his brothers. He was a member of the Atlantic County Firefighters Assoc.  His commitment to the service extended well beyond his local community, devoting years of service to the Atlantic County Firefighters Assoc. while serving as a longtime executive committeeman and as President of the Assoc. for fifteen years.  

Ted may be best known as an instructor for the Fire Academy, sharing his knowledge and wisdom with thousands of new firefighters.  In 1993 while serving as Association President, Ted saw one of his dreams come true, dedication of the Anthony “Tony” Canale Fire Training Center.  The equipment room in the Training Center is named and dedicated to Ted for another of his many legacies, procuring the donation of hundreds of thousands of dollars of the State of the Art equipment for the training of firefighters. He wanted, and made sure, that Atlantic County had the best!  

Ted was a life member of the Egg Harbor City Vol. Fire Co. and served as Chief, Captain and President; he was past President of the Exchange Club and was an active member of the community.  He served his country honorably in the US Army.  He was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending holidays with them, especially Christmas.  He was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and was proud of his family’s history in Egg Harbor City.