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September 2009 | Table of Contents
Cover Story
- Smaller, More Durable Detectors Identify Additional Dangerous Gases
- In the early days of fire service gas detection technology, the reasoning at fire scenes often went something like this: it must be safe to overhaul... More
- Departments Lean Toward Multi-Purpose Apparatus
- Manufacturers report sharply decreased orders and a trend that might be called getting back to the basics. Departments are cutting back on wish lists... More
Fire Industry Today
- Barraclough – 50 Years Of Knowledge
- The August Fire-Rescue International show hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Dallas was a good one. A lot of equipment was... More
- Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment publisher C. Peter Jorgensen dies
- Succumbs to cancer at his home in Tunbridge, Vt., at age 68, leaving behind strong fire service legacy More
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- ALF Ships First Apparatus Since Cost-Cutting SC Consolidation
- American LaFrance marked a milestone in August, delivering the first fire apparatus from... More
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- Pa. Volunteer Fire Company Purchases Replacement Apparatus
- Old Lycoming Township, Pa., Volunteer Fire Company spent two years developing... More
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- Eliminate Surprises Before Final Inspection
- Shortly after the bid is awarded (within 30 days or so) a pre-construction conference... More
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- Apparatus Air Bags: A Life-Saving Option
- A review of line-of-duty deaths for 2008 reveals some things that every fire department... More
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- Daily Apparatus Checks Are Commitment to Safety
- The list of assigned duties and responsibilities for the firefighter is endless. There... More
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- With Budgets Tight, Demand Grows For UTV Emergency Vehicles
- Fire departments across the country are turning to utility terrain vehicles (UTVs)... More
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- Firefighters Like Fire-Dex Dexterity
- More than 90 percent of firefighters polled at the Fire Department Instructors Conference... More
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- Kochek Makes New Hydrant Gate Valve
- Kochek Co. is producing a new compact, lightweight 2½-inch threaded gate valve. The... More
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- Newmar Power System Simplifies Wiring
- The Power Distribution System (Model PDS) by Newmar simplifies electronic accessory... More
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- New PolyTac LED Flashlight Has C4 Power Technology
- Two new flashlights by Streamlight have entered the market, the PolyTac and the PolyTac... More
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- Reeves Incident Command Post Enhances Interoperability
- The Reeves Incident Command Post (ICP) is described by the company as a complete command... More
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- Firefighter Rescue Device On Wheels
- Rescue Ride Systems has developed a new-patented wheeled rescue device for moving a... More
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- Champion Issues Free Extrication Training DVD
- The Five Star Extrication Training Academy jointly sponsored by Champion Rescue Tools and... More
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- KME Introduces Legacy Pumpers And Tankers
- KME Fire Apparatus has developed a new line of Legacy pumpers and tankers that the... More
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- Pierce Wins Big Navy Order
- Pierce Manufacturing received a new order from the U.S. Navy for 29 Contender custom... More
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- Rosenbauer Offers Ladder Color Choices
- Rosenbauer has started offering aerials in a choice of painted colors: metallic gray,... More
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- SmartDock Win Leads To Safer Ride For Texas Firefighters
- A drawing to win SCBA holders at the Fire Department Instructors Conference generated new... More
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- Sperian Awarded Major Florida SCBA Contract
- Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has awarded a major contract for nearly 600 self-contained... More
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- Ferrara Takes On Financial Partner
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., the country's fourth leading fire truck manufacturer, has... More
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- TFT Opens New World Headquarters
- Task Force Tips invited firefighters and distribution partners to celebrate the opening... More
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- Fourth Generation In Charge At Grote
- Grote Industries, a leader in high-performance LED lighting technology and vehicle safety... More
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- Medtec Appoints McCarthy As GM
- Medtec Ambulance Corporation appointed Jerry McCarthy general manager to direct sales,... More
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- RAE Hires New Marketing Executive
- RAE Systems, specializing in innovative sensor solutions, has hired William Jackson as... More
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