New AMKUS Tool Lineup; Ask a Darley Engineer; COVID-19 Resources
Take a look at how one fire department adapted an Ajax Rescue Tools kit for use in sanitizing department vehicles and equipment. Also, Al Petrillo profiles a 4 Guys pumper-tanker, and AMKUS releases a new tool lineup. Details are below.
—Chris Mc Loone, Editor
COVID-19 Resources
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The department has adapted some of the components that are in the Ajax Air Hammer Rescue Kits to make a portable “on-the-go” disinfecting device for sanitizing ambulances, engines, rescue equipment, and living areas.
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While we distance ourselves from others physically; strategically; and yes, socially, we must be careful not to do so to the extent that we fully disconnect.
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The letter was prompted specifically by a fact sheet published by the U.S. Public Health Service placing firefighters and EMS personnel on Tier 2 or Tier 3 priority status for testing depending on if they were symptomatic.
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In these extraordinary times when ethical decision making is being confounded by a highly contagious virus and a potential shortage of PPE, we must remember that EMS personnel make ethical decisions every day as to what they should and should not do when caring for patients and themselves.
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Apparatus and Equipment Features
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Features
4 Guys Fire Trucks built a pumper-tanker for Canton (CT) Fire and EMS on a Spartan Gladiator MFD chassis and cab with seating for six firefighters, powered by a Cummins 565-hp X15 engine and an Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission.
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Features
The White Plains (NY) Fire Department chose a Spartan Gladiator EMFD powered by a Cummins X15 505-hp engine for its SVI heavy rescue truck.
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Features
The Bentonville (AR) Fire Department recently took delivery of this E-ONE nonwalk-in rescue to meet the needs of its growing community.
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Features
The Chicago (IL) Fire Department participated in the funeral for COVID-19 victim Chicago Police Officer Marco Di Franco.
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Apparatus & Equipment News
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News
The cutters, spreaders, and combi tools are constructed from solid aluminum and are ready for service in the severe duty challenging first responders.
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News
Commercial Truck Equipment’s team consists of apparatus specialists, technicians, trainers, and more than 300 support staff.
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COVID-19
Emergency Reporting® recently released new features and resources in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.
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This Week's Photos of the Day
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Photo of the Day
Waseca (MN) Fire Department Full Response™ pumper. Kenworth T880 cab and chassis; Paccar MX11 430-hp engine; Waterous CSUC20 2,000-gpm pump; and UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank.
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Photo of the Day
Merrill (IA) Fire & Rescue tanker-pumper. Freightliner cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; Darley LSP 1,000-gpm pump; and UPF Poly 2,000-gallon water tank.
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Unboxing with Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
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Unbox Video Series
Join Editor Chris Mc Loone as he unboxes a new Command Light Knight Series light tower featuring Command Light Helios fixtures by FireTech.
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Unbox Video Series
Join Chris Mc Loone as he unboxes this breath analyzer from Cambridge Sensors.
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Webcasts
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This highly interactive, fun, and humorous Webcast, presented by Anthony Kastros, Battalion Chief (Ret.), Sacramento (CA) Metropolitan Fire Department, focuses on the tools necessary for succession planning in today’s fire service.
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This Webcast aims to increase awareness about standard and transmission-based infection-control practices and teaches how the “Identify, Isolate, and Inform” strategy can improve your ability to recognize and manage infectious disease threats.
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In this presentation, Katherine West, RN, BSN, MSEd, an infection control consultant, reviews what we know about COVID-19 so far: its origin, signs and symptoms, risk groups, modes of transmission, PPE, disinfection practices, and promising treatments.
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Flame-resistant (FR) station wear is more important than you might think. It helps protect your most valuable resource, firefighters, in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities. In this Webcast presented by Chief (Ret.) Tom Foley, CAL FIRE, you’ll learn about station wear history and trends along with the basics of a systems-level approach to PPE—all in the name of giving you extra layers of protection during exposure to fire above (in this case, below) and beyond your bunker gear.
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From The Rig, The Fire Station, and The EMS Rig
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Darley's thermal relief valve is a device that ensures hot scalding water is not about to be discharged onto an unsuspecting person and also safeguards the pump itself.
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The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) recommends departments put into practice several procedures to reduce and/or avoid cross contamination of on-duty staff.
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In response to an unprecedented increase in EMS call volume, the FDNY has deployed Rapid Response Vehicles (RRV) to assist in addressing the emergency medical needs of New Yorkers during the city’s response to COVID-19.
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Firefighting & Rescue Product Center
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The Insight Ultimate digital flowmeter and pressure indicator combines a digital LED flow display and a traditional style electronic pressure indicator into one practical display module.
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Command Light can retrofit most any in-service quartz halogen two-, four-, and six-head towers with the latest LED technology from FRC; Whelen; and now Command Light’s very own exclusive fixture, the Helios by FireTech.
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Secure up to four extrication tools in the space of one with this easy-to-use “Lazy Susan” rotating platform. Adjustable mounting brackets accommodate most brands of cutter, spreader, and combination tool, including both hydraulic and battery-powered models.
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