Saturday, July 19, 2008
Rosenbauer Sets Tech Drive 06 Tour Schedule
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The tour will feature three unique apparatus including a heavy rescue with a command area, a rear-mount pumper and a pumper with a 60-foot aerial ladder....
Firefighter Safety Stand Down to Emphasize Apparatus
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
During the Stand Down, departments will cease all non-emergency activities and will focus on taking steps to improve apparatus safety within their departments. These steps might include implementing a mandatory seatbelt policy, performing apparatus safety inspections, conducting driver training sessions and many other activities. ...
Pierce Announces Dealer Change In Indiana
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Global Emergency Products has accepted responsibility for the state of Indiana for Pierce and Contender by Pierce fire apparatus, in addition to its current responsibility for the state of Illinois. ...
EVTCC Names Master Technicians
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission recently named technicians who had been certified or re-certified as master emergency vehicle technicians....
Home Day Highlights Fire Service Priorities
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Members of the fire service industry discussed funding priorities with their Congressional representatives during the first annual "Home Day" events held throughout the week of April 17-21. Many of the activities took place at manufacturers' facilities where elected officials and their staffs got a first-hand opportunity to see the latest firefighting and emergency services products and to meet the people who build them....
Rosenbauer Tech Drive 06 Aerial
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The new Rosenbauer Tech Drive 06 aerial combines the best features of an aerial ladder and a pumper to produce a versatile apparatus for many departments. It represents a lot of good design that merits a closer inspection. ...
Understanding NFPA 1901, ISO Requirements
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
NFPA 1901 and ISO have different requirements for apparatus, and departments need to understand those differences when they write the specifications....
Forward Motion
By Chris Cavette
Apparatus advances allow for smoother braking and higher engine efficency, all while helping to lower staffing needs and reduce firefighter injuries....
Personal Responsibility
By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director
A Fire Apparatus Safety Meeting was held as part of FDIC in Indianapolis last week. Anyone interested in apparatus safety was welcome. It was meant to be an informal meeting to discuss firefighter safety issues that are related to the design of fire apparatus. Unfortunately, it didn't quite turn out as expected....
Wagers, Aerial Apparatus Figure, Dies
Saralyn Wagers died May 3 after a long battle with cancer. Most recently a consultant to Rosenbauer America, Wager’s more than 40-year fire apparatus career included 34 years with Snorkel ...
Owners Manuals Have Lots of Info
Did you know that owners manuals have lots of valuable maintenance information?...
EVTCC Introduces Hydraulic Systems Exam
The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission will offer a new certification exam for technicians who work on fire apparatus hydraulic systems. Technicians can take the new exam at designated test sites starting June 3....
Darley Introduces Larger CAFS Unit
Darley now offers the Odin Cougar CAFS unit for customers who want higher water and air flowrates....
Detroit Diesel to Offer Series 60 Engines in 2007
Detroit Diesel Corp. reaffirmed its plans to offer the popular Series 60 engines for fire apparatus in 2007. The new engines are expected to have several enhancements to meet the changes in emissions requirements....
Havis-Shields Has New Vehicle Accessories
Havis-Shields has expanded its product line with several new and useful accessories for emergency vehicles, including center consoles, computer mounts and interior lights....
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