Fire Station Equipment News & Articles

These three features can help enhance your CAD interface capabilities

Whether on-scene or at the station, crews can access more data, easier

Poll call: First responders lack the funds to purchase equipment and technology

A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology

(eBook) How to build a fire station

Download this Fire Chief eBook to learn how to navigate the often complicated process of designing, funding and constructing a new fire station

Is there a better way to wake up for emergencies?

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Too much workplace stress can be harmful – and firefighters get a lot of exposure

Better firefighter respiratory protection – and it’s not a better SCBA

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MagneGrip’s new PRO Nozzle diesel exhaust source capture system streamlines the extraction hose connection process

Pa. FD receives $1.9M grant to renovate antiquated substation

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The Harmonville Fire location's redo will accommodate more firefighters, a bigger apparatus, a meeting space and a diesel exhaust system

How to buy exhaust removal systems (eBook)

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Download this FireRescue1 exhaust removal systems buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

Leveling up your exhaust extraction system to better protect firefighters

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Plymovent’s new Crab Return System eliminates the need to manually retrieve the exhaust extraction hose after the apparatus leaves the station

$18M allocated to rebuild Calif. fire station destroyed by Dolan Fire

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On Sept. 7, 2020, 14 firefighters were injured in an attempt to protect the Nacimiento Fire Station

How are you transporting your contaminated PPE and equipment back to the station?

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When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear

Remote Calif. fire station destroyed by Dolan Fire to be rebuilt

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About $18 million in federal funding will go toward a new Nacimiento Fire Station

More than the tailpipe: Locating firehouse toxins

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The complexity of firefighter health exposures requires mitigation solutions beyond the fireground

Understanding 2021 AFG project areas and applications

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A successful AFG application begins with understanding and avoiding common mistakes in your project area

How to make the proposed fire station construction grant program work effectively

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With $1 billion potentially at stake, we need to ensure effective use of the funds

Pa. Fire, EMS companies awarded $320,000 in state grants

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The funding will aim to keep equipment, facilities high-quality for responders and communities

Preserving the history of America’s fire service one brick at a time

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Former fire stations are no longer doomed to the wrecking ball as historic preservation gains momentum

One of Europe’s premier fire service events is coming to America’s shores

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INTERSCHUTZ USA will bring the world’s best in fire and EMS training, equipment and technology to Philadelphia in October 2021

4 ways to improve firefighter health and protect investments

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Open storage extends the life of agency investments in turnout gear and helps keep firefighters safer

New Ohio fire station prioritizes first responder health

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The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions

Time-traveling to remember your pre-COVID-19 priorities

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Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities

Mich. FD opens $6M fire station with unique training equipment

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Portage Station No. 2 includes gender-neutral locker and shower facilities, on-site training space and “clean” rooms to help prevent cross-contamination