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Thursday, July 3, 2008

American LaFrance Names Engineering VP 

Mark Gobessi has been named vice president of engineering for American LaFrance. He will be responsible for product design and development for the company's line of chassis, aerials, ambulances, pumpers, rescues and tankers....

Apparatus Accidents Kill 4 in April 

Four firefighters died in accidents involving apparatus during April 2006. Apparatus-related accidents continue to be one of the most common causes of death among fire personnel....

Recent Deliveries for May 

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?...

Basic Frame Maintenance 

By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

Every apparatus preventive maintenance program should include a periodic check of the frame components and fasteners. Here are some things to look for the next time you get out and under your apparatus....

7 Tips for Wildland Apparatus Safety 

By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

Wildland fire season is rapidly approaching. In some parts of the country, it's already here. Operating apparatus at wildland fires requires special precautions and driving skills. Check out these tips to help keep you safe....

This Year's Models 

The latest offerings in apparatus and components provide better capacity and efficiency....

Big Rescues, Big Jobs 

By Chris Cavette

Heavy-rescue units are more popular than ever as departments deal with a variey of responses that require specialized gear....

Apparatus Array 

By Chris Cavette

As any professional knows, having the right tool is essential to doing a good job. Apparatus are simply larger tools. ...

Pierce Expands Manufacturing Facility  

Fire and rescue apparatus builder Pierce Manufacturing Inc. officially opened an $18.5 million expansion of its Grand Chute, Wis., facility on April 20....

USFA, IAFF Launch Vehicle Safety Program 

The U.S. Fire Administration and the International Association of Fire Fighters have announced the launch of an emergency vehicle safety program designed to instill firefighters with a greater awareness of safety issues when riding on fire apparatus and operating at emergency roadway scenes....

Recent Deliveries for April 

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?...

KME Unveils Severe Service Predator 

KME unveiled its new Severe Service Predator for customers who want a traditional cab and chassis designed for tough operations in hot climates....

Departments Are Responsible for Outside Work 

Did you know that fire departments are responsible for all work performed on their apparatus — even if it's done by outside shops?...

Colorado Fire Mechanics Academy Set to Lead the Way 

The Colorado Fire Mechanics Academy on July 31-Aug. 4 is set to lead the way in EVT education with a course schedule that includes many classes that are rarely found elsewhere....

Conference Scores Another Success 

More than 140 emergency vehicle technicians from around the country attended the recent Seventh Annual Southwest EVT Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day, 85 people took a total of 126 EVTCC certification exams....

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