In This Issue: REV Fire Group Apparatus Conference & Expo; E-ONE Aerials Delivery; FA Viewpoints: Pump Panel Design
Willie is back in this month’s Cantankerous Wisdom by Bill Adams, asking common sense questions, much to the chagrin of his fire department’s apparatus purchasing committee.
The REV Fire Group recently announced its new online conference and expo, which will get started on 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. Register now for the REV Apparatus Conference and Expo at www.revtruckexpo.com.
—Chris Mc Loone, Editor
Apparatus and Equipment Features
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It was a check and balance between overly progressive members who want everything ever invented on their new fire truck and the grunts like Willie whose common sense questions aggravate the hell out of the gung-ho crew.
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Video
The Bellmead (TX) Fire Department found a stock unit through the Pierce stock program and added some customized features to fit its specific needs.
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Features
When it comes to the restoration and maintenance of vintage fire trucks, communities are thankful that there are people like Brad and John to step up and be involved in everything that is needed to keep an old fire truck that is an important part of the community’s history.
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For this build, the department decided to go from a single rear axle to a dual rear axle to handle the additional equipment it expected to carry as well as improve braking capability.
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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
E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group, has delivered two E-ONE HR 100 aerials for the Omaha (NE) Fire Department.
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News
Made up of only 25 dealers across the nation, each dealer is an expert in the custom-build process of SVI’s heavy rescues, hazmat vehicles, fire engines, and apparatus line.
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News
Miami International Airport will be taking delivery of two new Panther 6×6 extendable turret trucks this summer and has just placed an order for another Airwolf and Panther 6×6 with extendable turret.
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News
The pumper-tanker is constructed with a bolted painted stainless steel body mounted to a Spartan Metro Star EMFD chassis. Powering this apparatus is a 450-hp Cummins ISL9 engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission.
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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
Blue Lake Rancheria Fire Department, Blue Lake Rancher, CA, Type II pumper. International 7400 SFA cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; and Hale RSD PTO 1,000-gpm pump.
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Photo of the Day
Rossford (OH) Fire Department rescue-pumper. Ahrens-Fox AF1 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; and Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump.
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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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Here are a few FAQs about buying a used fire truck to assist you as you start the preowned fire apparatus purchasing process.
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A consistent theme at fire station design events is selecting the right architect for the job, particularly one who has experience designing these types of structures, as they are different from typical buildings. In this look back at stations past, that message resonated even in 1969.
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With service locations in Saginaw and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the Mercy Sales facilities are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and EVT-certified technicians.
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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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