Saturday, July 19, 2008
Oshkosh Reorganizes Fire and Emergency Group
Oshkosh announced promotions of three key managers within the Fire and Emergency Group as part of an overall reorganization.
John W. Randjelovic was promoted to CEO of the Fire and Emergency Group, in addition to holding his position as executive vice president with Oshkosh Truck. Thomas D. Fenner was promoted to executive vice president of Oshkosh Truck and president of the Fire and Emergency Group. Wilson Jones moved up to become president of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. ...
Recent Deliveries for August
Buy Used — Buy Now
One way to avoid the restrictions on new apparatus and the potential upgrade requirements on old apparatus is to buy good, late-model used apparatus. There are a lot of them out there, but the supply may diminish in the future....
Keeping Basic Maintenance Records
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Even the smallest departments should keep some basic maintenance records to help spot recurring problems, ease future maintenance issues and even keep departments out of court. ...
Smart Specs
By Chris Cavette
Shop trucks provide a variety of services to keep emergency rigs ready to respond. Here are four examples of some well-designed units....
Seal of Approval
By Chris Cavette
The most recent edition of NFPA 1911 makes important distinctions about EVT qualifications. Do your mechanics make the cut?...
Driving Safety
By Les Becker
Increased ambulance occupant safety will require a paradigm shift....
Old Tires Can Kill
Did you know that fire apparatus tires must be replaced at least every seven years to remain safe? The rubber in tires loses its strength over time and can fail without warning, potentially causing accidents, injuries or deaths....
Bainbridge Island Shop Truck is an Oldie but Goodie
The shop truck for the Bainbridge Island (Wash.) Fire Department is a 28-year-old model now in its second life of service with the department....
Oklahoma EVT Group Hosts A/C Training
The topic of the clinic is the service and diagnostics of heavy-duty vehicle air conditioning systems and is intended for technicians, supervisors and anyone who has to work on heavy-duty air conditioning. ...
ConocoPhillips Oils Meet New Cat Specs
The ConocoPhillips API CJ-4 and CI-4 Plus engine oils comply with the Caterpillar Engine crankcase fluid ECF-2 and ECF-1 specifications....
EVTCC Patches Show Pride
The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission offers an EVT-certified patch and individual rockers for each of the exams, as well as rockers for various levels of certification....
Akron Brass Launches New Web Site
With a primary focus on simplicity and ease of use, while at the same time providing a dynamic repository of useful information, Akron Brass incorporated several new tools and resources into the site....
Wolverine Adds Two Dealers
Wolverine Fire Apparatus of Union City, Mich., signed on two new dealers to represent them in Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and portions of North Carolina....
Medtec Has Redesigned Web Site
The new site meets the needs of EMTs and paramedics by providing detailed product specifications for the Medtec full line of ambulances with a quick and easy drop-down of each model directly from the home page. ...
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