C.W. Williams - First Responder Specialists

09/03/2026

Choosing Your Next Set of Turnout Gear Is a Big Decision.

Protection matters—but so do comfort, mobility, fit, and the confidence of the firefighters wearing it.

In this video from Fire-Dex, San Francisco Fire Department Assistant Deputy Chief Mike Mullen discusses how their department approached evaluating non-PFAS turnout gear, including independent testing, wear trials, and most importantly, feedback from the firefighters who would actually be wearing the gear.

If your department is beginning to look at its next turnout gear purchase, this is a conversation worth watching.

At C.W. Williams, we’re proud to represent Fire-Dex and help departments evaluate PPE options based on the needs of their crews.

Have questions about Fire-Dex turnout gear or want to see the options for yourself? Reach out to our team.

Watch the full Fire-Dex conversation here:
San Francisco FD: Evaluating Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

How do fire departments evaluate non‑PFAS turnout gear before commi...

09/03/2026

Fall is Coming — and People Are Still Heading to the Water.

As temperatures begin to cool, plenty of people will still be spending time on lakes, rivers, and other waterways for boating, fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation. For first responders, being prepared for a water rescue or recovery remains important year-round.

At SAFRE 2026, Andrew gave us a closer look at AquaEye, a portable rescue sonar system designed to help first responders quickly scan bodies of water and identify potential human targets.

Watch as Andrew demonstrates the features of AquaEye and shows how this technology can assist crews searching both large and small bodies of water.

Want to see AquaEye for yourself? Contact C.W. Williams and we'll be happy to schedule a demonstration with your department.

Be prepared before the call comes.

800-277-FIRE (3473)

09/02/2026

Another F-500 Delivery Going Out!

More F-500 Encapsulator Agent is headed out the door and into the hands of first responders.

You’ve probably seen us talking about F-500, watched the demonstrations, or heard other departments talking about it. Now it may be time to see what the hype is about for yourself.

Have questions about F-500? Want to see it in action at your department?

Give the C.W. Williams team a call and schedule a demonstration. We’ll bring it to you, show your crew how it works, and give you the opportunity to see it firsthand.

📞 252-977-3610

Don’t just hear about it. See it in action.

09/02/2026

WALKAROUND | Supply FD Maverick

Bubba Bailey takes us on a walkaround of Supply Fire Department’s 2024 Rosenbauer Maverick, giving us a closer look at how this apparatus is configured and some of the features built into the truck.

Built on a 2024 Freightliner M2 106 chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 with 360 HP, this Maverick offers plenty of water, smart storage, and the versatility needed for a wide range of calls.

Featured Specs:
• 1,800-gallon water tank
• Rosenbauer FX 3/16” aluminum body
• Waterous CXVK 1,500 GPM pump
• Pump & Roll capabilities
• HiViz FireTech scene & compartment lighting package
• Whelen warning light package
• 200’ Hannay booster reel
• (2) 1¾” Speedlay discharges
• Newton 10” swivel dump
• Internal storage for ladders, pike poles & hard suction
• Zico Quick-Lift hydraulic portable tank storage system
• Wheel-well storage for SCBAs & fire extinguishers
• Custom shelving & tray package

Thanks to Bubba Bailey and Supply Fire Department for taking the time to show us around their Maverick!

Interested in learning more about the Rosenbauer Maverick or configuring one for your department? Contact C.W. Williams – First Responder Specialists today.

09/02/2026

Hawaii!

09/02/2026

Walkabout wednesday with PL Custom Emergency Vehicles, neat layout for trash and gloves!

09/01/2026

AVAILABLE NOW | STOCK #22533

Need big water capacity without waiting through a long apparatus build cycle?

Take a look at this 2026 Freightliner M2 112. Powered by a Cummins L9 with 450 HP, this apparatus combines a 2,000-gallon water tank with the equipment needed to put that water to work.

1,250 GPM Waterous Pump
2,000-Gallon Water Tank
Zico Electric/Hydraulic Folding Drop Tank Rack
Newton Swivel-Mounted Quick Dump
Rosenbauer FX Aluminum Body

And that’s just part of what this rig has to offer.

Why wait if the apparatus your department needs is already here?

Stock #22533 is available now. Contact C.W. Williams for the complete specifications or to come see it for yourself.

📞 800-277-FIRE (3473)

09/01/2026

EXPERIENCE THE AIRBOSS DIFFERENCE

Join us as Travis demonstrates the AirBoss system at a recent expo.

For firefighters who have never worn the AirBoss before, sometimes the best way to understand the difference is to put it on and experience it for yourself. From the fit and feel to the overall comfort of the system, firefighters can quickly tell the difference once they try it.

Watch as Travis shows the AirBoss to firefighters, and they experience the system firsthand.

Want your department to try it for themselves?
C.W. Williams can help arrange an AirBoss demonstration so your crew can put it on, experience the difference, and learn more about the system.

Contact C.W. Williams – First Responder Specialists to request a demo for your department.

09/01/2026

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