The Metro 100 features a 100-foot single-axle aluminum ladder with a 10-foot, 7-inch travel height, 11-foot jack spread, integral torque box chassis and 2.5:1 structural safety factor....More
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. If your department has a new delivery you'd like to show off, send it to lisa@firechief.com.
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
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
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
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
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
While the fire chief ultimately is responsible for his or her department’s image, a PIO or external-affairs officer can help develop relationships and more open communications with local media and the community at large....More
This week the Tampa Bay Times published a list of the 50 worst charities in America, ranked according to money blown on soliciting costs over the past decade. There are four charities related to firefighters: the Firefighters Charitable Foundation, the Association for Firefighters and Paramedics, the Firefighters Assistance Fund and Firefighters Burn Fund....More
By Harold A. Schaitberger -- While researchers at MSU might think and hope that fire and police consolidation could be the next big thing in public safety, the concept is in fact old, tired and dangerous....More
By Martha Ellis -- Common-sense legislation governing the use of fireworks seems to be in direct conflict with municipalities that are looking for promises of large revenue streams and hefty sales tax projections....More
Each fire department is encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activity during Safety and Health Week and focus on safety and health training and education, allowing each shift and personnel to participate. To support these efforts, the NVFC is offering a series of webinars on emotional and health-related topics....More