Apparatus

May 14, 2013

Product

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Firecom's new offerings improve integration, enhance situational awareness

The 5000D Series digital intercom integrates with more than 400 mobile radios, cell phones and other auxiliary devices; the UHW-51S wireless headset features a single slotted dome for situational awareness....More
May 13, 2013

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Streamlight updates design of signature headlamps

Streamlight has updated the design of three of its signature headlamps, the Argo, Septor and Trident. The lights feature brighter LEDs and improved design features, according to the company....More
May 2, 2013

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How TFT's monitor designs have evolved with the times

Rod Carringer, chief marketing officer for Task Force Tips, explains the evolution of the company's initial-attack monitors. They include the Crossfire, Blitzfire, BlitzForce, Blitzfire HE and Hemisphere portable monitor....More
May 1, 2013

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Rosenbauer builds first tiller unit for Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Fire Department recently took delivery of this tiller-drawn aerial unit from Rosenbauer America. It's built on an EXT body and features a Cummins engine, Whelen lights and an Onan generator....More
May 1, 2013

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AMKUS Rescue Systems gives power unit a BOOST

Downers Grove, Ill.-based AMKUS Rescue Systems introduced its GH2B-MCH mini-power unit. The GH2B-MCH offers two tool simultaneous operations with “BOOST” mode....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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Cummins unveils 2013 engines for fire apparatus

The models cover a complete range of clean-diesel engines from 260 hp to 600 hp, including the ISX15, ISX12, ISL9 and ISB6.7 engines....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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Rosenbauer offers midship pumper with short wheelbase

Rosenbauer America last week at FDIC highlighted its MP3 pumper, available with tanks up to 1,000 gallons and pumps up to 2,000 gpm on its short 169-inch wheelbase....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Commentary

Apparatus displays prove innovation, economy on the rise

I’ve often joked that FDIC is to firefighters what the Sturgis Rally is to Harley riders, and being in Indianapolis last week proved that behind every joke is a bit of truth. The attendees were a group of people passionate about what they drive and in which they ride....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Video

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Elkhart strikes market with Cobra monitor

Elkhart Brass shows FIRE CHIEF Senior Editor Mary Rose Roberts its Cobra EXM monitor, which is smaller, lighter and more affordable than previous models. Learn about the Cobra and how the device uses the company’s EXM operating system to deliver up to 1,500 gpm with reduced friction loss. It also features two-way fiber-optic controls for wired or wireless operation....More
Apr. 29, 2013

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Take a look at Hale's QMax XS pump

Hale Products' Jon Moore shows FIRE CHIEF Editor Lisa Allegretti the highlights of the company's QMax XS, a high-flow midship pump with a space-saving design....More