Table of ContentsFeaturesProtecting the Firefighter To, From, and On the SceneSafety elements incorporated into today's fire apparatus go well beyond bringing personnel inside the cab.
Are Today's Apparatus Innovations Evolutions of Past Technology?Whether an innovation is new or recycled is immaterial as long as firefighter safety and ease of operation are the end results.
Fire Departments Purchasing More Practical ApparatusThe trend is toward fewer "bells and whistles" and leaving off a lot of extras on new apparatus orders
Lightweight Boots Mean Less Stress on FirefightersManufacturers find ways to make boots lighter without sacrificing protection and comfort.
Technology Continues to Drive PPE DevelopmentPPE is more protective, less restrictive, and easier to work in without being overly heavy in weight.
DepartmentsEditor's OpinionScience and the Fire ServiceWe all remember learning in our high school history classes that the 14th and 15th centuries were dreadful times for people in many ways.
Fire Industry TodayClick Here for InteroperabilityYour department can achieve interoperability without replacing your current communications infrastructure.
Chief ConcernsBetter Equipment Equals Safer FirefightersDo your part to make sure your equipment offers maximum protection by knowing what the equipment can and cannot do.
Keeping it SafeBudgets: Salvage and OverhaulSalvage and overhaul of fire department budgets appears to be the norm for the foreseeable future.
Special DeliveryMultipurpose Unit Satisfies West Virginia Department's NeedsThe Summersville (WV) Fire Department replaced an aging engine with a Pierce Manufacturing Pierce Ultimate Configuration wildland urban interface unit.
Tool TechLarge-Area Search RopesAdvances in large-area search rope.
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