Saturday, July 19, 2008
Showroom Quality
The latest offerings in apparatus and components provide better capacity and efficiency....
Maximum Reach
By Chris Cavette
Fire departments may find that a combination of distances and obstacles requires a much longer aerial than they expected....
Kick the Tires
By Dale Leich
Specification committees should ask questions, talk to owners and closely inspect units before purchasing a new ambulance....
Recent Deliveries for September
Here are the specs of some recent apparatus deliveries. They are listed in alphabetical order by state or province....
Vehicle Batteries Can Explode
Did you know that vehicle batteries can explode? All vehicle batteries produce hydrogen gas, which is highly explosive — remember the Hindenburg disaster?. Even maintenance-free batteries have vents that allow the gas to escape....
August FIRE CHIEF Features EVT Articles
The August 2007 issue of FIRE CHIEF included an In Service article on EVT qualifications and another on shop trucks. The issue was distributed to fire chiefs and other attendees at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta....
Master Mechanic Placed on Leave After Accident
The master mechanic of a New England fire department was placed on paid administrative leave after one of the department’s apparatus was involved in a fatal accident....
Spokane Valley Gets a New Shop Truck
Spokane Valley Fire District has 10 stations and protects an area of 75 square miles in eastern Washington. The department recently purchased a new shop truck to help keep its fleet in top running condition....
Cummins Onan Offers Generator Guide
Fire departments searching for a generator can now download a free guide from Cummins Onan....
Weldon Introduces Diamondback LED Warning Light
The Weldon division of Akron Brass has introduced a new LED perimeter warning light known as the Diamondback....
Foster Debuts Compact Rescue Vehicle
Foster Rescue introduced a compact rescue vehicle at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta. The new unit measure less than five feet wide and six feet tall, yet carries a variety of fire and rescue equipment....
Crimson Fire Names New York Dealer
Crimson Fire Apparatus named Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment on Long Island as one of its latest dealers in New York....
American LaFrance to Celebrate 175th Anniversary
American LaFrance plans to mark its 175th anniversary and the grand opening of its new headquarters in Summerville, S.C., during a celebration on Oct. 19–20....
Ferrara Unveils 85-Foot Platform
Ferrara displayed its new HD-85 mid-mount aerial platform at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta. The new aerial is designed to produce a vehicle with a short overall length and travel height....
Firefighter Dies Responding to False Alarm
A 43-year-old volunteer firefighter in North Carolina died when the apparatus he was driving went out of control, rolled and struck a tree....
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