Monday, December 1, 2008
Apparatus
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at the apparatus being delivered to other departments around the country. What are they specifying? Why did they select a particular chassis or component? How do they feel about their choices now that the apparatus are in service?...
All Bolts Are Not the Same
Did you know that bolts and other threaded fasteners vary in strength, tolerances and design? ...
British Columbia EVT Group Has Web Site
The EVT Association of British Columbia launched a Web site earlier this year to provide information for its members....
E-ONE Uses ECK Coating
E-ONE is now using Van Nay’s ECK coating to prevent corrosion of dissimilar metals on portions of the company’s cabs and bodies....
Pelican Offers Portable LED Light
Departments with limited budgets for generators or limited apparatus space for tripod lights and cord reels, now can specify a compact portable area light from Pelican....
Illinois Department Specifies Interface Pumper
Wildland-urban interface pumpers are being used in many parts of the United States....
California Legislature Kills Fire Bills
Despite a year of devastating wildfires in California, several bills aimed at decreasing wildland fire risks and increasing firefighting apparatus and equipment died quietly in the legislature over the past few months....
Tire Killers
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Tread wear and road impacts aren’t the only things that can shorten the life of a tire. There are several other tire killers, and a few can attack even when a vehicle is sitting in the station. Here are some that you should watch for....
Out in the Cold
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing your vehicles for cold-weather operations....
Driver Dies During Training Exercise
A 24-year-old firefighter in Illinois died when the apparatus he was driving rolled over during a water supply training exercise....
Ambulance Siren Uses Vibrations
In Oklahoma, the Emergency Medical Services Authority has equipped one ambulance with a new Howler siren that emits low-frequency tones, as well as sirens, that penetrate objects such as cars with vibrations within 200 feet to alert drivers....
Shop Truck Handles Electronics
Griswold Installation Service of Campbell County, Ky., operates a specialized shop truck to install and maintain communications gear and other electronic devices in the field....
Come Together
By Chris Cavette
No one department can handle all hazards. Regional response teams with specialized equipment may be the solution. ...
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at the apparatus being delivered to other departments around the country...
Did You Know? – Wheel Stops Need Adjustment
Did you know that improperly adjusted front wheel stops can restrict wheel cut too much and increase the vehicle turning radius? ...
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