Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Va. Department Orders 5 Pierce PUCs
Portsmouth (Va.) Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services' purchase includes four pumper vehicles and one aerial ladder. The vehicles will be placed into service in June....
Being Green, Saving Green
From Fleet Owner
Municipal fleets are challenged to use alternative fuels to reduce pollution while holding the line on expenses. ...
Danko Tanker Makes Debut in West End
The West End Volunteer Fire District in DeBorgia, Mont., recently took delivery of a Danko Excel tanker. ...
Spartan Adds Navistar MaxxForce Engine to Gladiator Options
Spartan Chassis now will offer Navistar's MaxxForce 13 heavy-duty diesel engine in its 2011 Gladiator brand chassis. ...
Buckling Down for Safety
By J. Gordon Routley
Seatbelt research-and-development projects are aiding the effort to get firefighters to buckle up — every time....
Spartan VP Foster Receives FDSOA Achievement Award
By Janet Wilmoth
Bill Foster, vice president of Spartan Motors, received a special award for his 30 years of commitment to EVT training and education at the Fire Department Safety Officers Association’s 23rd Annual Apparatus Symposium. ...
People to Watch: Steven Suché
By Janet Wilmoth
Steven Suché handles Yukon, government and export sales for Fort Garry Fire Trucks. He joined the organization in September 2000 and is based in Winnipeg, Canada. ...
Colchester Takes Pumper Delivery
The Colchester (Conn.) Fire Department recently took delivery of this custom pumper from Marion Body Works. ...
Electric-Powered Ladder System Speeds Up Evacuations
By Mary Rose Roberts
Victims are place in a rescue bag that is then zipped up securely. The bag has straps on top and bottom that hook on the ladder rungs or snap on....
Pierce Receives Patent for PUC
By Mary Rose Roberts
Pierce Mfg. has been granted U.S. Patent #7,784,554 for its Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) firefighting vehicle....
A Penny Saved
By Keith Klassen
Actually, many, many pennies, when departments retrofit apparatus with foam systems, rather than purchasing new equipment....
People to Watch: John Lund
By Janet Wilmoth
John P. Lund is the director of global sales for Pentair's Spray and Injection Technologies Group. ...
You Can Have It All
By Matt McGrew
One Florida department enhanced ambulance safety, inside and outside of the box — without breaking the bank....
People to Watch: Dave Durstine
By Janet Wilmoth
David Durstine is the vice president of marketing for Akron Brass. In that role, he leads customer service, technical support, product line management as well as advertising and communication. Joining the company in 2001, Durstine previously served as director of municipal sales. ...
Cummins Ships 37,000 EPA 2010–Certified Engines
Cummins shipped nearly 37,000 EPA 2010–certified engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after-treatment since their introduction in January....
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