Friday, July 4, 2008
Hazmat in Your Shop
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
If you took all the materials commonly found in your shop and placed them on the side of the road, you'd have to call the hazmat team to clean them up...
Do More with Less
By Chris Cavette
At a time when departments are trying to get the best value for their budgets, multi-use apparatus can be a real bargain. In some cases they can double...
Recent Deliveries for June
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. What are they specifying? Why did they select a particular chassis or component? How do they feel about their choices now that the apparatus are delivered?...
Air Tanks Need to be Bled
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Did you know that vehicles equipped with air brakes need to have the air tanks bled regularly? Otherwise accumulated moisture in the system could cause brake problems....
Washington Fire Mechanics to Host Conference
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The conference will feature a variety of training sessions on engines, transmissions, pumps, aerials, foam systems and other topics. Some of the classes are rarely offered elsewhere, including instruction on stand-by generator maintenance and ground ladder testing....
National EVT Training Academy is a Hit
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
This year's event was held during the week of May 15-19 at the Technology Center in Daytona Beach. It was the first time the academy was held at this location, and the new facility was well received by all. ...
HME Ahrens-Fox Introduces 'Mad Dog' CAFS
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Engineered to be simple to operate, the system uses an advanced microprocessor and marine-grade waterproof switch gear that allows two-touch activation to generate volumes of fire-killing Class A foam. ...
Spartan Earns ULC Certification for Fire Truck Chassis
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The company can now supply fire truck chassis with ULC certification to fire departments in every Canadian province....
Peterbilt Introduces New Models
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
All three models have aerodynamic grilles and headlights with bright trim....
UPF Introduces Skid-Mount Tank, Body
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The Defender S-Series combines a 200-gallon water tank with two 6.5-foot-long compartments that install simply into a pick-up truck bed. The compartments have gull-wing doors that raise for full access. ...
Rosenbauer Sets Tech Drive 06 Tour Schedule
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The tour will feature three unique apparatus including a heavy rescue with a command area, a rear-mount pumper and a pumper with a 60-foot aerial ladder....
Firefighter Safety Stand Down to Emphasize Apparatus
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
During the Stand Down, departments will cease all non-emergency activities and will focus on taking steps to improve apparatus safety within their departments. These steps might include implementing a mandatory seatbelt policy, performing apparatus safety inspections, conducting driver training sessions and many other activities. ...
Pierce Announces Dealer Change In Indiana
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Global Emergency Products has accepted responsibility for the state of Indiana for Pierce and Contender by Pierce fire apparatus, in addition to its current responsibility for the state of Illinois. ...
EVTCC Names Master Technicians
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission recently named technicians who had been certified or re-certified as master emergency vehicle technicians....
Home Day Highlights Fire Service Priorities
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Members of the fire service industry discussed funding priorities with their Congressional representatives during the first annual "Home Day" events held throughout the week of April 17-21. Many of the activities took place at manufacturers' facilities where elected officials and their staffs got a first-hand opportunity to see the latest firefighting and emergency services products and to meet the people who build them....
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