Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Feature Story
Out in the Cold
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing your vehicles for cold-weather operations....
Special Report
Tire Killers
Tread wear and road impacts aren’t the only things that can shorten the life of a tire. There are several other tire killers, and a few can attack even when a vehicle is sitting in the station. Here are some that you should watch for....
People News
California Legislature Kills Fire Bills
Despite a year of devastating wildfires in California, several bills aimed at decreasing wildland fire risks and increasing firefighting apparatus and equipment died quietly in the legislature over the past few months....
Driver Dies During Training Exercise
A 24-year-old firefighter in Illinois died when the apparatus he was driving rolled over during a water supply training exercise....
Apparatus News
Illinois Department Specifies Interface Pumper
Wildland-urban interface pumpers are being used in many parts of the United States....
Component News
Pelican Offers Portable LED Light
Departments with limited budgets for generators or limited apparatus space for tripod lights and cord reels, now can specify a compact portable area light from Pelican....
E-ONE Uses ECK Coating
E-ONE is now using Van Nay’s ECK coating to prevent corrosion of dissimilar metals on portions of the company’s cabs and bodies....
Recent Deliveries
Seagrave built a compact urban pumper with a 1,250-gpm pump and 500-gallon tank for the District of Columbia Fire and EMS.
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at the 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 in service?...
Shop News
British Columbia EVT Group Has Web Site
The EVT Association of British Columbia launched a Web site earlier this year to provide information for its members....
Shop Truck Handles Electronics
Griswold Installation Service of Campbell County, Ky., operates a specialized shop truck to install and maintain communications gear and other electronic devices in the field....
Did You Know?
All Bolts Are Not the Same
Did you know that bolts and other threaded fasteners vary in strength, tolerances and design? ...
Shop Calendar
Shop Calendar
Check our national calendar of events for training, conferences and meetings of interest for emergency services personnel involved in vehicle maintenance and specifications....
