Saturday, July 19, 2008
International Estimates Price Jump for 2007 Engines
International Truck and Engine Corp. estimates that changes to their 2007 engine and vehicle chassis will result in a $5,000 to $6,000 increase to the base cost of their medium-duty trucks....
Crash Rescue Equipment Service Expands Facilities
Crash Rescue Equipment Service Inc., manufacturers of fire apparatus and nozzle devices, has expanded its facilities in Dallas....
American LaFrance Moves Forward With New Owners
American LaFrance, one of the oldest and best-known fire apparatus manufacturers in the United States, has been sold to Patriarch Partners, a New York–based investment firm....
Smeal Dealer Opens Office in Pittsburgh
Dill's Fire & Safety, an authorized Smeal dealer, has opened a sales and service center in Pittsburgh to better serve the firefighters of western Pennsylvania....
Where Do EVTs Go from Here?
The role of emergency vehicle technicians has received a lot of attention over the past few years. State associations are hosting many well-attended training events, and several major manufacturers are offering a variety of maintenance-related classes....
The Long, Long Trailer
By Chris Cavette
If you’ve never considered a tillered aerial unit for your department, you’re missing out on an extensive list of advantages....
Freightliner Sells ALF
American LaFrance production in Charleston plant will continue until 2007....
NFPA Standards Have Legal Weight
Although most NFPA standards are not laws, they are widely accepted industry standards with considerable legal standing. ...
Stemco Offers Advice on Wet Wheel Ends
Vehicles that have operated with the wheel ends submerged in water need help....
Check Out E-ONE's Training Classes
These popular classes offer instruction on topics ranging from electrical systems to EVTCC exam reviews....
D&S Custom Covers Completes Philly Order
Hosebed covers were installed recently on 68 frontline and reserve pumpers for the Philadelphia Fire Department....
Hendrickson Fire-Maax Suspension Gets New Ratings
The rear air suspension is now available in a 27,000-pound rating for single axles and a 54,000-pound rating for tandem axles....
Jerr-Dan Introduces 60-ton Rotator Wrecker
The new wrecker is suitable for towing heavy vehicles and a variety of rescue and recovery operations....
International to Add 4x4 Model
The design emphasizes maneuverability and visibility....
Rosenbauer Offers SilverStar Body
The new SilverStar pumper offers an economical stainless-steel body with a flexible design....
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