Monday, July 7, 2008
Sutphen Unveils New Web Site
Sutphen has redesigned its Web site to present more information in an easy-to-view format...
E-ONE Announces Custom Chassis for 2007
E-ONE will offer its Cyclone II and Typhoon chassis for custom fire apparatus built in 2007...
Pierce Delivers First Contender Multi Cab
Pierce delivered the first Contender by Pierce Multi Cab commercial pumper to Big Horn Fire District #4, which serves Big Horn County, Otto, Burlington and Emblem in Wyoming...
Toyne Has New Dealer In South Carolina
Palmetto Emergency Apparatus Inc. is the new dealer for Toyne Fire Apparatus in South Carolina...
Firefighter Dies When Apparatus Leaves Roadway
A firefighter in North Carolina died when the apparatus he was driving left the roadway while en route to an early morning fire....
Apparatus Close Calls on the Web
The Firefighter Close Calls Web site provides ongoing information about near misses and injuries resulting from a variety of incidents, including accidents involving fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles....
Light Brush Truck Specs
By Chris Cavette, In Service Senior Editor
Light brush trucks are the backbone of wildland firefighting. They are versatile, inexpensive, and can be put into action with a crew of only one or two. ...
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
By the Numbers
By Chris Cavette
Every department should have a preventive maintenance program to keep its vehicles and equipment in top operating condition. A good preventive maintenance...
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
Wanted: Photos of Your Shop Trucks
If your shop operates a mechanics truck, service truck, tire truck, fuel truck or other vehicle related to apparatus maintenance, we'd like to get a photo of it...
ConocoPhillips Now Has CJ-4 Oil
ConocoPhillips has introduced its Guardol ECT premium, synthetic CJ-4 motor oil for use in 2007 engines....
FDSOA Schedules Apparatus Symposium
The annual FDSOA Apparatus Specification and Vehicle Maintenance Symposium is scheduled for Jan. 21-24, 2007, at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla. This well-known and well-attended event ...
Arc Welding Can Damage Electronics
Did you know that arc welding on the frame rails or other frame-mounted components of an apparatus can damage electronic control units for the chassis multiplex electrical system and other devices...
Darley Pumps Chosen for Florida Wildland Units
The Florida Division of Forestry recently specified Darley engine-driven pumps on 7 wildland engines and more than 65 skid-mount pump/tank units for use ...
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