Saturday, July 19, 2008
Southwest EVT Conference to be Even Bigger
Organizers of the annual Southwest EVT Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, plan to offer up to 30 classes for mechanics and technicians this year. ...
New Diesel Fuel May Have Cold Weather Problems
The new ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel required by all 2007 engines may be more susceptible to waxing during periods of cold weather, according to one industry expert...
Caterpillar C7 Receives EPA Certification
Caterpillar received 2007 certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the company's C7 engine equipped with ACERT...
Waterous Offers Apparatus Upgrade Information
Waterous now offers a list of the "Top 14" products to get fire apparatus back on track and up to industry requirements. ...
Freightliner Will Phase In 2007 Engines
Freightliner plans to introduce specific 2007 diesel engines in its line of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks starting in January...
Sutphen Unveils New Web Site
Sutphen has redesigned its Web site to present more information in an easy-to-view format...
E-ONE Announces Custom Chassis for 2007
E-ONE will offer its Cyclone II and Typhoon chassis for custom fire apparatus built in 2007...
Pierce Delivers First Contender Multi Cab
Pierce delivered the first Contender by Pierce Multi Cab commercial pumper to Big Horn Fire District #4, which serves Big Horn County, Otto, Burlington and Emblem in Wyoming...
Toyne Has New Dealer In South Carolina
Palmetto Emergency Apparatus Inc. is the new dealer for Toyne Fire Apparatus in South Carolina...
Firefighter Dies When Apparatus Leaves Roadway
A firefighter in North Carolina died when the apparatus he was driving left the roadway while en route to an early morning fire....
Apparatus Close Calls on the Web
The Firefighter Close Calls Web site provides ongoing information about near misses and injuries resulting from a variety of incidents, including accidents involving fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles....
Light Brush Truck Specs
By Chris Cavette, In Service Senior Editor
Light brush trucks are the backbone of wildland firefighting. They are versatile, inexpensive, and can be put into action with a crew of only one or two. ...
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
By the Numbers
By Chris Cavette
Every department should have a preventive maintenance program to keep its vehicles and equipment in top operating condition. A good preventive maintenance...
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
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