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February 2010 | Table of Contents
Cover Story
- Equipment used by rapid intervention teams can be decisive
- Besides their personal turnout gear and air packs, most RIT members carry basic firefighting tools and equipment, such as axes, Halligan bars,... More
- Special Purpose Boxes Fill Many Different Needs
- The number of special purpose vehicles has been increasing as the scope of the fire department responsibilities has broadened More
Fire Industry Today
- 2010 On Capitol Hill May Be Very Significant
- The change from 2009 to 2010 is very significant; it officially launches the start of 2010 Congressional elections More
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- SCBA Emergency Escape Filter Maker Changes Course
- An effort to craft an NFPA standard to govern escape filters for SCBA in out-of-air... More
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- Stabilization Struts Come In Range of Materials And Designs
- Stabilization struts help responders hold vehicles in place while they do their jobs ... More
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- Creative, Disciplined Equipment Purchasing
- When making purchases for your service, it's important to be creative to take advantage... More
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- Research Studies Abound Despite The Bad Economy
- The National Fire Protection Association's Fire Protection Research Foundation has... More
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- Alexis Snozzle Fills Range Of Needs For Washburn
- The Snozzle is an elevated water tower built on a lightweight telescoping and... More
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- Factors To Consider When Buying A Winch
- The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a winch is how and where you'll... More
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- Incompatibility Of Hoses And Couplers
- The first (and continuing) compatibility problem between rescue tools is that of... More
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- Raven Develops Rescue Tool Option
- The Motor-Manager allows Raven's 7,000-watt Blackbird to start and run compatible rescue... More
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- Department Wants More SCBA Holders
- Beaumont Fire Department located in southeast Texas was the winner of four SmartDock Gen... More
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- TenCate Adds New Flame-Resistant Fabric
- The product was developed in response to recent changes in some safety standards for... More
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- Cummins Receives EPA 2010 Engine Certifications
- The certifications mean the Cummins 2010 engine lineup for on-highway applications meets... More
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- Bill Darley Resigns As CEO After 60 Years Of Service
- Bill Darley was succeeded by one of his sons, Paul C. Darley, who became president and... More
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- Elliott Completes FEMA Evaluation
- Elliott Data Systems recently participated in a Federal Emergency Management... More
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- Knoxville Awards Contract to Ferrara
- Knoxville, Tenn., has awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. a contract to build three new... More
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- FoamPro Names Patriae As Canadian Rep
- Patriae will work closely with apparatus manufacturers, distributors and fire departments... More
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- IAFC's President Endorses ISO Rating Revisions
- Updates include revisions to the FSRS emergency communications section, possible... More
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- McElhattan Elected Industrial Scientific CEO
- He had served as president and chief operating officer since February 2008 More
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- Pierce On Schedule With 2010 Engines
- The Detroit Diesel DD13 demonstrated up to 5 percent better fuel economy than previous... More
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- WPI Receives $1 Million For Firefighter Monitoring System
- The system aims to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries by precisely locating and... More
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- Elkhart Holds Pricing At 2009 Level
- The company is hoping to help friends and colleagues through the economic downturn ... More
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- Streamlight Fosters Industry Standard
- Streamlight has begun implementing a new basic-performance standard for flashlights ... More
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- Ashburn Hill Launches Web Site
- To showcase its line of fire-retardant protective apparel, Ashburn Hill has launched a... More
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