Saturday, July 19, 2008
American LaFrance Opens Anniversary Registration
American LaFrance has created a Web page to provide information and registration for its upcoming 175th anniversary celebration, which will coincide with the grand opening of the company’s new headquarters....
Rosenbauer Introduces T-Rex Aerial Platform
Rosenbauer now offers the T-Rex, a 102-foot articulating aerial platform that allows fire departments to decrease set-up time and increase firefighter safety when accessing parapet roofs or performing difficult below-grade rescues from bridges and waterways....
Texas Promotes 'Attack from the Black' Program
The Attack from the Black program is designed to counter the mindset of many firefighters who feel that grass fires aren’t serious and can be fought without taking adequate safety precautions. ...
Understanding Vehicle Weight Ratings
A basic understanding of weight ratings can help avoid many problems when departments specify new apparatus, as well as after they put the apparatus in service. ...
Recent Deliveries for July
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. ...
Shops on Wheels
By Chris Cavette
New features and functionality in heavy rescues have helped these rigs become more than moving toolboxes.?...
Enforce Ambulance Safety Inside & Out
By Bruce Evans
Odds are 6.5 times more likely that you’ll be injured if unrestrained. You are 2.6 times more likely to be injured running with lights and siren, and 5 times more likely to be injured in the rear of the ambulance. ...
Help for Older Apparatus
Did you know that you can still find parts, service and information for older apparatus? Whether you need manuals to maintain a reserve aerial ladder or parts to restore an antique pumper, there are lots of sources to help you....
National EVT Academy Scores Another Success
More than 180 emergency vehicle technicians and mechanics registered for classes as part of the National EVT Training Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the week of May 14–18....
Cummins Approves B20 Biodiesel Fuel
Cummins announced the approval of B20 biodiesel blends for use in its 2002 and later emissions-compliant ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC and ISB engines. This approval also includes the recently released 2007 engines....
Apparatus Maintenance Section to Hold Workshop
Technicians who plan to attend the Fire-Rescue International Conference in Atlanta also can enroll for the Apparatus Maintenance Section Workshop before the show....
EVTCC Introduces Foam Systems Exam
Fire apparatus technicians can certify their qualifications to work on foam systems by passing a new EVTCC exam....
Kussmaul Designs Trailer Shoreline Disconnect
Kussmaul Electronics now has a special shoreline disconnect that automatically ejects an electrical shoreline when the trailer brakes are applied....
Magnafire 5000 is Big Light in Small Package
The new Magnafire 5000 area light from Havis-Shields is only 9 inches wide, but produces as much illumination as much larger lights....
Cole Hersee Offers Locking Switch
A new locking rocker switch from Cole Hersee is designed to prevent accidental actuation of critical components in emergency vehicles....
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