Saturday, November 7, 2009
Apparatus
Florida EVT Association
The Florida Fire Chiefs Association formed the Florida Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians in 1996 to provide EVTs with the highest level of continuing education and network support....
Finding Purpose
By Stuart Rodeffer
Do you want a rig primarily for wildland, or just wildland when you need it? The answer will decide the design....
Vicious Cycle
By Janet Wilmoth (janet@firechief.com)
High-profile apparatus-related fatalities in Boston and Houston underscore the struggles to fund preventative-maintenance programs....
Rig Ready
A sample of the latest in apparatus, components and accessories....
Master Technician
By Lisa Allegretti
EVT of the Year Warren Miller has found great value and important lessons in the pursuit of certifications....
Spec Vitals
By Mary Rose Roberts
Consider vehicle stability, electrical requirements, patient-care areas and more when specifying ambulances....
Take-Home Lessons
By Michael P. Dallessandro
Departments that let paid members use agency-owned vehicles need clearly defined usage guidelines....
The Lowdown on 2010 Emissions
By Rick Weber
Leading chassis manufacturers discuss issues relating to mounting equipment to meet new requirements....
NFPA Ambulance Standards Committee Moves Forward
By Mary Rose Roberts
The National Fire Protection Association will meet this autumn to continue its work on developing ambulance standards for specifying and purchasing, said Larry Stewart, fire service specialist in the NFPA's public fire protection division....
Recent Deliveries for September
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....
Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technician Association
The Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technician Association was started in 1994, under the direction of Oklahoma City Chief John Soos, to help mechanics/technicians share information on criteria for repairs and maintenance. ...
Ferrara Builds Two Testing Facilities
Ferrara Fire Apparatus has finished constructing two new testing facilities at its plant in Holden, La....
An Oldie but a Goodie
By Ed Ballam
In tough economic times, the all-in-one quint is regaining popularity....
Colorado Mechanic Named EVT of the Year
FIRE CHIEF named Warren Miller its 2009 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year. The award is sponsored by Spartan Motors and Allison Transmissions....
Spartan Chassis Provides Specialized Training to Growing Number of Technicians
A recent fire truck training conference hosted by Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, attracted 199 fire truck service personnel of all levels of expertise from across the United States, Canada and the Middle East, for training on the company's products and services....
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