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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Recent Deliveries for April 

Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at apparatus being delivered to other departments around the country. What are they specifying? Why did they select a particular chassis or component? How do they feel about their choices now that the apparatus are delivered?...

KME Unveils Severe Service Predator 

KME unveiled its new Severe Service Predator for customers who want a traditional cab and chassis designed for tough operations in hot climates....

Departments Are Responsible for Outside Work 

Did you know that fire departments are responsible for all work performed on their apparatus — even if it's done by outside shops?...

Colorado Fire Mechanics Academy Set to Lead the Way 

The Colorado Fire Mechanics Academy on July 31-Aug. 4 is set to lead the way in EVT education with a course schedule that includes many classes that are rarely found elsewhere....

Conference Scores Another Success 

More than 140 emergency vehicle technicians from around the country attended the recent Seventh Annual Southwest EVT Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day, 85 people took a total of 126 EVTCC certification exams....

TFT Introduces Leakproof Hard Suction Coupling 

Task Force Tips introduced a hard suction hose coupling with a patent-pending polymer seal that allows the hose to flex without leaking. After extensive testing of the new design, TFT is so confident that it is offering a five-year warranty....

Cummins: Engine Changes for 2007 

Cummins recently discussed some of the engine changes customers can expect next year. One of the biggest items is the planned availability of a new ISB model with ratings up to 325hp....

NFPA Updates Wildland Apparatus Standard 

The National Fire Protection Association has updated NFPA 1906, Wildland Fire Apparatus, to include several new and revised requirements. The update took effect with apparatus ordered on or after Feb. 26....

E-ONE Now Offers ULC-Listed Apparatus for Canada 

E-ONE has been certified to offer a wide range of apparatus that meet the latest Underwriters Laboratories Canada requirements....

Apparatus-Related Line-of-Duty Deaths Increase 

The number of line-of-duty deaths involving apparatus took a tragic upturn during November and December 2005 when seven firefighters died. The incidents underscored the sobering fact that apparatus-related accidents are the second-most common cause of firefighter deaths in the United States today, right behind heart attacks....

Florida Expo Preps for Hurricane Season 

Fire departments in Florida and throughout the Gulf Coast region are preparing for another hurricane season. An important part of the preparations are efforts to make residents more aware of how to deal with hurricanes before, during and after they arrive....

Saulsbury Named for Customer Service Award 

Alan Saulsbury, who has devoted much of his life to the fire service and the fire apparatus industry, was named the recipient of the 2006 Joe Fishelson Award....

Run Service Companies for ISO Credit 

By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

Every year, dozens of fire departments don't get full credit on their Insurance Services Office ratings because they don't run a ladder company. Lack of money is often cited as the reason. What many of them don't realize is that they could get most, or all, of that credit if they ran a lower-cost service company instead....

Products Incorporating Tecumseh Engines Recalled 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with number of manufacturers, has announced voluntary recalls of various products powered by Tecumseh engines made by the Tecumseh Power Co. of Grafton, Wis....

Beyond Brush Trucks 

By Chris Cavette

The demands of interface residents require pumpers that can do more than just fight wildfires....

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