Saturday, July 19, 2008
House Bill to Help Firefighter Fuel Costs
Congressman Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) and Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced legislation to help volunteer fire companies cover the rising cost of fuel prices....
New Vehicle Response Policies
The Baltimore Fire Department will initiate a multi-tiered response system designed to save the city money on sending unnecessary equipment on non-emergency calls, while in Ontario, fire trucks now are required to maintain the speed limit at all times....
Middle can be Just Right
By Chris Cavette
If your department needs a rescue that is not too large and not too small, picking one in between can be your best choice. ...
Foam in a Crowded Place
By Rick Markley
Maine departments use mini CAFS to protect densely populated events. ...
Call from the Wild
By Harry Paviour
Zoos and farms mean large-animal rescue. The U.K. Fire Services can help get you ready. ...
Apparatus About Town
By Carrie Cleaveland
The Lacey (Wash.) Fire District Uses its newest truck as a public-education tool. ...
FRI Exhibitor Preview
A sample of the products and services FIRE CHIEF advertisers will display in Denver, Aug. 14–16. Visit FIRE CHIEF at Booth 3021...
Fireman's Fund Insurance Wins Business Award
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. has received a 2008 American Business Award for "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program" in the nation....
Pierce Builds Tender for Army
Pierce Manufacturing built its first HEWATT apparatus — a military-grade, multi-purpose water distribution and tactical support vehicle. The vehicle was presented to representatives of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command....
Did You Know? NFPA Annexes are Only Recommendations
Did you know that the material in the annex sections of NFPA standards are only recommendations and are not requirements?...
Shop Truck Photos Wanted
If you are proud of your department's mechanic truck, fuel truck, tire truck, wrecker or other maintenance-related vehicle, we'd like to feature it in a monthly issue of In Service Online....
Florida EVT Academy Scores Another Success
The National Emergency Vehicle Technician Training Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., in May attracted more than 150 students for a week of classes and activities. ...
Apparatus Get a Boost from the Sun
The San Rafael (Calif.) Fire Department has installed solar panels on one of its apparatus to help keep the batteries charged and provide power when the vehicle is stationary....
McCoy Miller Shows Side-Loading Ambulance
McCoy Miller showed the first unit of a new side-loading ambulance at FDIC. The body is specifically designed to position medical personnel in forward- or rearward-facing seats, rather than side-facing seats, for improved safety....
Rosenbauer Introduces New Aerial Platform
Rosenbauer displayed its new Cobra 101-foot rear-mount aerial platform at FDIC. The unit features a three-section telescoping ladder for greater rigidity at all angles and extensions....
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