Saturday, July 19, 2008
NTEA Releases New Ambulance Standards
The Ambulance Manufacturers Division of the National Truck Equipment Association worked with the General Services Administration to revise and expand the AMD standards. The result are AMD standards 001 through 025, which are to be used in conjunction with the federal specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance KKK-A-1822F standard when specifying ambulances....
HME Ahrens Fox Gets $28 Million Order
The State of California placed an order with HME Ahrens Fox for 110 apparatus worth $28 million. The order includes ICS Type I structure pumpers and Type III 4x4 wildland pumpers for several government departments within the state....
Crimson Fire Adds Western Dealer
Crimson Fire named Shea and Sons of Sunnyvale, Calif., to be its new dealer for northern California and northern Nevada. In the past 10 months, Crimson has added 7 dealers as it expands its distribution network in the United States and Canada....
Ferrara Names New Director of Aerial Sales
Ferrara announced the addition of Paul Stephenson as its new director of aerial sales. Stephenson has nearly 20 years experience in product development of fire apparatus and custom chassis components....
A Practical Guide to Traffic Safety Devices
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Working at motor-vehicle accidents and other incidents along roadways is always dangerous. One of the biggest concerns is the need to warn, direct, and slow or stop oncoming traffic in order to protect personnel and equipment at the scene....
Shop Housekeeping Tips
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Winter is a good time to clean up around your shop area. Bad weather often limits outdoor activities and gives everyone a little time to do some housekeeping. Here are some tips to keep your shop in good shape....
Runs Per Gallon
By Chris Cavette
A few simple steps can help departments increase their rigs' fuel economy and offset rising gas prices....
Smart Specs
By Chris Cavette
Extra-heavy-duty aerial ladders are designed to support high loads in tough operations. Here are four of the toughest....
Recent Apparatus Deliveries for November
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?...
Used Frame Bolts are Dangerous
Old bolts no longer have their rated strength and can fail under load. This can cause loose frame components that result in vibrations, cab and body damage and loss of vehicle control...
Pierce Initiates NHTSA Recall on Pitman Arms
Pierce Manufacturing announced it will be conducting a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Recall covering Pierce custom chassis with independent front suspension for the model years 2001 through 2007....
FDSOA Announces Symposium Program
The 20th Annual Apparatus Specification and Vehicle Maintenance Symposium is scheduled for January 20–23, 2008, in Orlando, Fla....
Havis-Shields Develops New Map Light
Havis-Shields has developed 12- and 18-inch gooseneck halogen map lights for use in emergency vehicles. ...
Mallory Becomes New Holmatro Distributor
Mallory Company of Longview, Wash., is now distributing Holmatro rescue tools in several Western states...
Kussmaul Unveils Automatic Battery Charger
Kussmaul Electronics has introduced its Auto Charge SD Automatic Battery Charger with several new features....
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