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Marmon Herrington MT-14H Hub Removal – Super Single Conversion with Aluminum Wheels

Removing the Front Hubs on a Marmon Herrington MT-14H Axle Upgrading Wheel Studs for Aluminum Wheels on the PUG Truck As part of the ongoing PUG Truck (Grapple Saw Truck) build, we recently tackled an important—but often overlooked—detail: wheel stud length. Thanks to the generous donation of Northstar aluminum wheels from Buy Truck Wheels.com, we […]

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PUG Truck Floor Board Repair – How To Patch Rusted Sheet Metal

Restoring the Foundation: Repairing the Rusted Floor Pan on the PUG Truck When building a purpose-driven disaster response vehicle, every detail matters—especially the foundation. During the early stages of our PUG Truck build, we uncovered an issue that required immediate attention: extensive rust damage in the driver-side floor pan of the cab. What initially looked

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Sirens Project Acquires Hiab 144 CL5 Knuckleboom Crane

Sirens Project Takes a Huge Leap Forward: Our Grapple Saw Truck Crane Is Finally Home! The Sirens Project just reached a massive milestone in our grapple saw truck build—and it’s one we’ve been working toward for a long time. Thanks to the incredible support of our donors and a generous deal from B&E Ironworks, we

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HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall, Sirens Project has remained committed to showing up for communities in need—and we’ve just completed our fifth of many planned deployments. What began as an emergency response has evolved into a long-term recovery effort, stretching across multiple states and involving dozens of volunteers determined to bring hope,

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Sterling SC8000 Grapple Saw Truck Build: Installing Oracle Oculus Bi-LED Headlights

The Sirens Project team continues to push forward on the buildout of our one-of-a-kind Sterling SC8000 grapple saw disaster response truck, and today we’re shedding some literal light on the progress! In this phase of the project, we upgraded the truck’s outdated front lighting with a pair of Oracle Lighting Oculus Bi-LED 7″ Projector Headlights.

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Understanding Dynamic Forces in Tree Rigging: Why “Letting It Run” Can Save Lives

When you’re working post-storm to remove heavy limbs or trunks, especially with negative rigging (where the load is dropped and caught by the rope), understanding the forces at play is critical. One wrong move, and the gear you trust could be pushed beyond its limits—leading to catastrophic failure. ⚙️ Dynamic Load Formula (Imperial Units) To

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Sirens Project Acquires Sterling SC8000 for Game-Changing Grapple Saw Storm Response Truck

We’re thrilled to announce that Sirens Project has officially acquired a new truck platform for our next-generation disaster response vehicle! Meet our incredibly rare 2003 Sterling SC8000, equipped with a Marmon Herrington all-wheel drive (AWD) system, the legendary 5.9L 24-valve Cummins diesel engine, and a durable Allison MD3060 automatic transmission. This specialized vehicle will serve

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Unveiling the Digital Arsenal: Tools for Tactical Preparedness in Severe Weather Response

In the dynamic landscape of severe weather response, staying ahead of the storm is not just a necessity; it’s a mission-critical imperative. As professionals gearing up for deployment, the utilization of cutting-edge tools can be the key to effective preparedness. In this blog post, we explore essential resources that empower response teams by providing real-time

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