Taxpayers and their children love to see and touch fire trucks, but very few are mindful that these specialized pieces of equipment need the oil changed, transmissions serviced, pumps tested and aerial devices certified.

The 2009 Fire-Rescue International – the annual conference and expo of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) - did not disappoint, as there were…

Pierce Manufacturing received a new order from the U.S. Navy for 29 Contender custom pumpers and a separate order for two Pierce Velocity hazmat vehicles.
Waterous CAFS Retrofit Leads To New CAFS Purchase

Waterous CAFS Retrofit Leads To New CAFS Purchase

A Waterous compressed air foam system (CAFS) retrofit of a 1998 MR Mack pumper two years ago convinced members of the Budd Lake (N.J.) Fire…
On Scene Solutions New Helmet Bracket

On Scene Solutions New Helmet Bracket

On Scene Solutions has produced a new line of helmet brackets in response to the new National Fire Protection Association requirements.
2010 Engines Challenge Apparatus Manufacturers

2010 Engines Challenge Apparatus Manufacturers

With 2010 heavy-duty diesel emission standards scheduled to take effect in less than three months, the looming task for fire apparatus makers is shoehorning added…
KME Receives Two Federal Contracts For 18 Apparatus

KME Receives Two Federal Contracts For 18 Apparatus

KME Fire Apparatus has been awarded two orders from the federal government, one for eight custom heavy rescue trucks for the U.S. Air Force and…