Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cummins Approves B20 Biodiesel Fuel
Cummins announced the approval of B20 biodiesel blends for use in its 2002 and later emissions-compliant ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC and ISB engines. This approval also includes the recently released 2007 engines....
Apparatus Maintenance Section to Hold Workshop
Technicians who plan to attend the Fire-Rescue International Conference in Atlanta also can enroll for the Apparatus Maintenance Section Workshop before the show....
EVTCC Introduces Foam Systems Exam
Fire apparatus technicians can certify their qualifications to work on foam systems by passing a new EVTCC exam....
Kussmaul Designs Trailer Shoreline Disconnect
Kussmaul Electronics now has a special shoreline disconnect that automatically ejects an electrical shoreline when the trailer brakes are applied....
Magnafire 5000 is Big Light in Small Package
The new Magnafire 5000 area light from Havis-Shields is only 9 inches wide, but produces as much illumination as much larger lights....
Cole Hersee Offers Locking Switch
A new locking rocker switch from Cole Hersee is designed to prevent accidental actuation of critical components in emergency vehicles....
Cascade Offers Free Foam System
Departments that purchase a slip-on unit from Cascade Fire Equipment Company of Medford, Ore., can get a free foam system as part of a limited offer....
Reflective Dots Designed for Diamond Plate
A new product allows departments to install reflective patterns on rear compartment doors and other body surfaces covered with diamond plate....
TFT Announces Monitor Incentive
Departments in the process of specifying a new apparatus can qualify for a free monitor upgrade worth $2,500 from Task Force Tips....
Weldon Develops Brighter LED Lights
Weldon Technologies says its new V-LED light source produces the brightest LED lights on the market. The new light source was introduced at FDIC and is now available in a series of perimeter warning lights for fire, rescue and EMS vehicles....
KME Names New Dealer
Saulsbury Davis Cos. LLC is the new KME fire apparatus sales and service representative for central New York state....
NFPA Seeks Comments on Apparatus Standard
The National Fire Protection Association now has information about the upcoming NFPA 1901, Automotive Fire Apparatus, including a draft of the next edition....
Crimson Fire Adds Two Dealers
Har-Rob Fire Apparatus in Syracuse and Priority Fire Apparatus in Courtland now represent Crimson Fire in New York state....
Rosenbauer Roadrunner Features Rear Control Panel
The new Roadrunner pumper with aerial ladder from Rosenbauer America has a unique rear-mounted control panel for both the pump and aerial....
Freedom Fire Offers Rescues, Tankers & More
Freedom Fire Equipment of Marietta, Ga., offers customers several types and styles of affordable apparatus, including some that are available for immediate delivery....





