Ocala, FL, (March 30, 2009) – E-ONE was overwhelmed not only by the number of entries but by the stories of heroism, tragedy and compelling need submitted by departments across the nation for a chance to win a new Tradition ES pumper in its ‘Tell Us Your Story’ contest.



“Reading these entries, it’s obvious there is a great need for fire apparatus throughout the nation, we will be honored to be able to present one of these departments with a new Tradition ES pumper,” said Peter Guile, president of E-ONE.  “We would like to thank everyone who sent in their story, and good luck to the seven finalists.”



E-ONE is pleased to announce the following seven departments as finalists in the contest:



- Butte Falls Volunteer Fire Department (Jackson County, Oregon)

- Five Points Volunteer Fire Department (Washington County, Florida)

- Gallatin Sunnyside Volunteer Fire Department (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)

- Hines Volunteer Fire Department (Hines, Oregon)

- Oneida Volunteer Fire Department (Clay County, Kentucky)

- Powellsville Volunteer Fire Department (Powellsville, North Carolina)

- Weaverville Fire Department (Weaverville, California)



The winning department will now be chosen by you, the men and women of the fire service.  Log on to www.E-ONE.com to read the seven finalists’ entries and VOTE for the department you feel deserves to win the new Tradition ES pumper.  Voting ends at 1:00 p.m. on April 24th, 2009.   Then join us as we announce the winner and present that department with their new Tradition ES pumper at 3:00 p.m. on the FDIC show floor in E-ONE’s booth - #9104 Lucas Oil Stadium.



E-ONE would like to thank its generous sponsors – International®, Maudlin International®, Hale®, Class 1®, Akron Brass®, R.O.M.®, Federal Signal Safety and Security Systems, UPF® and O-Fab®.



For full contest rules and regulations, truck specs and to “Tell Us Your Story”, visit www.E-ONE.com.



As a leading manufacturer of first responder vehicles, E-ONE engineers, manufactures and markets mission-critical vehicles including custom and commercial pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, command and communication apparatus, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles.  The company sells its products world-wide and is headquartered in Ocala, Florida.  E-ONE is an ISO 9001 registered and CCC certified manufacturer.  For more information, visit www.e-one.com.