March 2008
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Fire Service Today
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Industry Innovations
The newest innovations in fire and rescue products and technology
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In The News
People and companies making news in the industry
The largest fire industry trade show held each year in Indianapolis during the Fire Department Instructors’ Conference (FDIC) opens April 10. It is often the venue for new product introductions.. More... |
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Breathing Air System Manufacturers Go Mobile For Flexibility By Ed Ballam. Since the terrible events of 9/11, our collective consciousness has become keenly aware oft the real threat of terrorism. More... |
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| Sperian Fire Joins Select SCBA Group by Lyn Bixby. Sperian Fire last month became the fourth manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to be certified under what the company described as the most demanding SCBA tests in the history of the National Fire Protection Association. More... |
Ruminations From Shows Nationwide It’s show season again. After the Florida Chief’s exposition it was on to San Diego for Firehouse World and then to Galveston. More.. |
Thoughts On EMS Equipment Training |
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Coming Soon: Seat Belt Monitoring |
Cooperation Speeds Purchasing Processes
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When Disaster Strikes, Have Your Stuff Ready |
Apparatus Striping Increases Visibility |
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| Special Delivery by Toni Lolli
Julesburg Steps Into 21st Century With Smeal Tanker |
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| Wildfire Manufacturing Introduces Two Off-Road Emergency Vehicles Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc., has two new off-road emergency apparatus. More.. | Wolverine Buys Elite Fire Apparatus, Reopens Plant By Ed Ballam. The assets of Elite Fire Apparatus in Tilleda, Wis., have been sold to another apparatus manufacturer in... More... | ||
| Objections Raised In American LaFrance Bankruptcy Case By Lyn Bixby American LaFrance’s prediction in late January that it would sail through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization process and emerge stronger in less than 90 days appears... More.. | Federal Signal Board Pulls Support; Will Sell E-ONE E-ONE, which once was the country’s largest fire apparatus manufacturer, has been put up for sale by its parent company, Federal Signal Corp. of Chicago... More... |
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| EMS Single-Use Laryngoscope Developed By Verathon, Inc. Verathon, Inc., has developed a single-use GlideScope Ranger video laryngoscope for.... More... | The Importance Of Inspection Trips In Purchasing Apparatus By Doug Cleveringa. There are a number of components involved in the purchase of apparatus.More... | ||
| Kenwood Unveils Digital Products Charles F. Kettering was known for many quotes, and one of them was: “If you have always done it that way... More... |
Fort Garry Fire Goes Independent Fort Garry Fire Trucks, the largest manufacturer fire apparatus in Canada, has separated from Fort Garry Industries. More... |
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| New Allmand Diesel Powered EPL Light Tower The Allmand EPL 20W Emergency Power Light Tower offers high light output in a portable design for emergency... More... |
E-ONE Honors Dealers In Alabama And Massachusetts Sunbelt Fire, Inc., of Fairhope, Ala., and Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, Inc., of North Attleboro, Mass., were... More... |
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| Zoll And Laerdal Enter Licensing Agreement ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software, and Laerdal Medical AS... More... |
Houston Gets Six Ferrara Pumpers The Houston Fire Department has recently taken delivery of six Ferrara Fire Apparatus custom Igniter pumpers for a total of... More... |
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| Draeger Launches Firefighter Tracking Products Draeger Safety KG & Co. KGaA is introducing a new line of products for tracking downed firefighters... More... |
Clinton, Tenn., Takes Delivery Of Three Ferrara Pumpers Clinton (Tenn.) Fire Department recently took delivery of three Ferrara Fire Apparatus custom chassis rescue pumpers. The total... More... |
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| <Akron Brass Expands Reel Product Line With the introduction of a low profile booster hose reel and compact cord reel, Akron Brass has added to its growing... More... |
Raven Launches 7,000-Watt Generator A new Blackbird 7,000-watt 120/240-volt on-board mobile power generator is available from Raven Technology... More... |
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| FoxFury Develops Hands-Free Light FoxFury, the California maker of specialty lighting products, has developed a new light for structural and wildland... More... |
Thinner Keyboard Developed by iKey A slimmer keyboard for emergency vehicle on-board computers has been developed by iKey... More... |
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| Bullard Re-engineers Helmet For Comfort Bullard has upgraded its industry-leading Wildfire helmet and re-designed the LT Series and USRX Series helmets... More... |
Cole Hersee Has New Sealed Ignition Switch A fully-sealed plastic ignition switch, ideal for emergency vehicle applications, has been introduced by the Cole Hersee Company... More... |
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March 2008 In The News: Streamlight, UPF, Pierce, Rosenbauer, Medtec
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