In This Issue: REV Fire Group Apparatus Conference & Expo; NFPA 1900; New Chicago Aerials
The REV Fire Group recently announced its new online conference and expo, which will get started NEXT MONDAY, July 20, 2020. This event features fire apparatus walk-arounds from all REV fire truck brands as well as a discussion with industry experts on the rigs and an opportunity for attendees to ask REV product specialists specific questions about the rigs. In addition, this FDIC International-powered event features FDIC educational Webinars. Don’t miss the virtual show floor and multiple chances to win prize packs. Register now for the REV Fire Group Apparatus Conference and Expo at www.revtruckexpo.com.
—Chris Mc Loone, Editor
Apparatus and Equipment Features
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If you write purchasing specifications or are contemplating purchasing a new fire truck for structural attack, a grass fire truck, a crash truck for your airport, or an ambulance, you might want to do some research into this proposed standard.
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Photographer Tim Olk recently took these photos of newly delivered E-ONE aerials to the Chicago (IL) Fire Department.
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Engine 1 began service with the Frisco (TX) Fire Department on February 20, 2019. The cab/chassis is a Pierce Velocity model with seating for five and two rear-facing overhead compartments.
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Features
Since there is no Covid-19 vaccine as of this date and no proven treatment that works on all the infected, we don’t know if people who have been infected have antibodies to fight off getting infected again.
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REV has partnered with FDIC International to host the event and provide high-quality, industry-focused education presented by world-class instructors. This virtual event will connect attendees with representatives from each of the REV Fire Group brands and industry professionals to discuss what is new in apparatus innovation and the most important topics affecting the industry today. Live event days will feature apparatus walk-around presentations and a live question-and-answer session.
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Apparatus & Equipment News
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Fire Apparatus
A fire burned the cab of a small fire truck at the Zion National Park Emergency Operations Center.
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Fire Apparatus
Firefighters, their families, elected officials, and members of the community welcomed a fire truck with a “pushing in” ceremony.
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Fire Apparatus
A retired Franklin Fire Department American-LaFrance aerial ladder truck from 1949 was introduced to the public during a ceremony at fire department headquarters.
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Fire Apparatus
The City of Beverly is looking to purchase a new ladder truck.
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We are excited to announce the launch of a new event, United Fire Conference, that will take place September 22-24, 2020, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. United Fire Conference is a fully immersive event experience that brings together and celebrates the unity of the fire service and supports its efforts in serving communities. The entire event experience and content program has been built by firefighters for firefighters with the backing of those who bring you FDIC International.
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This Week's Photos of the Day
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Photo of the Day
Ce-Bar (TX) Fire Department, Travis County ESD 10, pumper. Gladiator cab and chassis; independent front suspension; Cummins X15 505-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; and Pro Poly 750-gallon polypropylene water tank.
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Photo of the Day
Gates Mills (OH) Fire Department pumper. Metro Star SMFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; and Elkhart model 7200 Cobra EXM RF wireless monitor.
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More Photos of the Day
Unboxing with Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
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Unbox Video Series
Join Editor Chris Mc Loone as he unboxes two components of the OnScene Solutions SafeTSystem air cylinder management system: the folding hand cart and holder carriers.
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Unbox Video Series
The Vulcan® 180 HAZ-LO® Lantern is a rechargeable, waterproof, intrinsically safe, multifunction lantern featuring the latest in power LED technology and two blue safety tail-light LEDs for rear visibility.
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From The Rig, The Fire Station, and The EMS Rig
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As long as the rig has an adequate water supply and no one is screaming on the radio to raise or lower pump pressures, pump operators might let the pump do its own thing. Regardless of the reason, a lackadaisical attitude might develop that could be inherently dangerous on the fireground.
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DP3 Architects built a 16,000-square-foot Headquarters Station No. 1 for the Clear Spring (SC) Fire-Rescue District.
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The windshield of an ambulance was smashed when a log fell off a truck in Georgia last week.
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Webcasts
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The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has conducted an extensive and detailed examination and evaluation of best practices for cleaning apparatus. Learn about the study and get an explanation of the findings and resulting policies and procedures.
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Greg Olson, Sr. Global Product Specialist for Industrial Hygiene and Respiratory Protection at TSI, and Bobby Halton, Editor in Chief at Fire Engineering, discuss respiratory protection and respirator fit testing.
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In the largest pandemic of our lifetime, learn how clinical leaders in both Texas and Colorado are using mobile technology to not only manage the COVID-19 crisis but also lay the foundation for the new reality of EMS, including Mobile Integrated Healthcare, Community Paramedicine, and Telehealth.
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This Webcast, presented by Thomas Dunne, deputy chief (ret.), Fire Department of New York, is geared to illustrate key points in preparation, size-up, fireground decision making, and communications. Videos, case studies, fireground radio transmissions, and interactive fire simulations are used to present the challenges inherent in making rapid emergency decisions.
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This Webcast will review identifying unknown powders and substances and also provide an overview of COVID-19 PPE considerations and decon. This information can serve as the basis for a standard operating procedure for your department that covers size-up; PPE; and respiratory selection, decontamination, and identification.
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Advertorial
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It is very effective as a rust protectant for personal firefighting tools such as bolt cutters, wire cutters, snips, and various other tools on aerials, engines, and squads.
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Firefighting & Rescue Product Center
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Now the Trident AirPrime™ Fire Pump Primer can be powered by a standard, user-supplied SCBA cylinder for wildland trucks that don’t have air brakes.
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This product is available as an OEM installation or as an optional conversion kit to convert trucks with a Reyco Granning 79KB to an air suspension with a minimal amount of work.
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The Chanl Panl Mounting Posts are designed to be used with Chanl Panl boards. They are designed to save cabinet storage space and improve overall truck neatness and efficiency by providing a place for couplings, adapters, and accessories.
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