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Saturday, July 5, 2008

Rosenbauer Tech Drive 06 Aerial 

By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

The new Rosenbauer Tech Drive 06 aerial combines the best features of an aerial ladder and a pumper to produce a versatile apparatus for many departments. It represents a lot of good design that merits a closer inspection. ...

Understanding NFPA 1901, ISO Requirements 

By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

NFPA 1901 and ISO have different requirements for apparatus, and departments need to understand those differences when they write the specifications....

Forward Motion 

By Chris Cavette

Apparatus advances allow for smoother braking and higher engine efficency, all while helping to lower staffing needs and reduce firefighter injuries....

Personal Responsibility 

By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director

A Fire Apparatus Safety Meeting was held as part of FDIC in Indianapolis last week. Anyone interested in apparatus safety was welcome. It was meant to be an informal meeting to discuss firefighter safety issues that are related to the design of fire apparatus. Unfortunately, it didn't quite turn out as expected....

Wagers, Aerial Apparatus Figure, Dies 

Saralyn Wagers died May 3 after a long battle with cancer. Most recently a consultant to Rosenbauer America, Wager’s more than 40-year fire apparatus career included 34 years with Snorkel ...

Owners Manuals Have Lots of Info 

Did you know that owners manuals have lots of valuable maintenance information?...

EVTCC Introduces Hydraulic Systems Exam 

The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission will offer a new certification exam for technicians who work on fire apparatus hydraulic systems. Technicians can take the new exam at designated test sites starting June 3....

Darley Introduces Larger CAFS Unit 

Darley now offers the Odin Cougar CAFS unit for customers who want higher water and air flowrates....

Detroit Diesel to Offer Series 60 Engines in 2007 

Detroit Diesel Corp. reaffirmed its plans to offer the popular Series 60 engines for fire apparatus in 2007. The new engines are expected to have several enhancements to meet the changes in emissions requirements....

Havis-Shields Has New Vehicle Accessories 

Havis-Shields has expanded its product line with several new and useful accessories for emergency vehicles, including center consoles, computer mounts and interior lights....

Pierce Opens Plant Expansion 

Pierce officially opened the new manufacturing plant expansion at its Grand Chute, Wis., facility on April 20. Congressman Mark Green and Wisconsin State Representative John Gard spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by local officials, Pierce and Oshkosh Truck Corp. employees and component suppliers....

Crimson Fire Pairs with Boise Mobile Equipment 

Crimson Fire and Boise Mobile Equipment formed a partnership to market a broad range of wildland and interface vehicles throughout the United States....

Rosenbauer Announces Tech Drive 06 

Rosenbauer officially kicked off its cross-country Tech Drive 06 tour of apparatus at the FDIC show in Indianapolis. This year's tour, which showcases all-new apparatus with the latest high-tech features, includes a heavy rescue, a pumper with an aerial ladder and a rear-mount pumper....

Tempest Unveils Lightweight MVU 

Tempest Technology, manufacturers of a wide range of ventilation fans, unveiled the new MVU-125 mobile ventilation unit at the Fire Department Instructors Conference in April. It's designed for departments that want a compact, economical means of providing high-flow ventilation. ...

Pierce Debuts 100-foot Aluminum Aerial Ladder 

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. expanded its aerial product line with the recent introduction of a 100-foot heavy-duty aluminum aerial ladder. The four-section ladder has a dry tip-load rating of 750 pounds, plus an additional 100 pounds of capacity at the tip for equipment....

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