Apparatus/Equipment News
Hannay swing-out reel is used primarily in ARFF firefighting applications. The reel mounts inside truck cabinets and is designed to…
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FA Volume 17 Issue 5
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Special Delivery: Minnesota Department Chooses E-ONE for Four Custom Pumpers
When the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, in New Hope, Minnesota, decided it was time to replace its first-line pumpers, it decided to standardize the new…
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Personal Escape Systems Growing in Popularity, Sophistication
Personal escape systems for firefighters, often called bailout kits, continue to gain popularity, and manufacturers are building in features to make them simpler to use…
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Our Most Dangerous Activity and Firefighter Visibility
Operational visibility has three key focus areas: the firefighter, the apparatus, and the scene. These areas overlap each other from several perspectives. In this column,…
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The Rochester (NY) Fire Department’s Apparatus Purchasing Committee
This article illustrates how one mid-sized municipal fire department addressed the concerns of its members when purchasing new apparatus.
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Ambulances Getting Smarter, Including Custom Interior Details
Ambulance manufacturers debuted several new ambulance models at the 2012 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) and also showed an array of custom interior details available…
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Improving Communication in a Large Department: The Philadelphia Experience
When Joshua McGuoirk, captain with the Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department, took on the challenge of deploying hearing protection communication headsets and intercoms across every piece…
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Quality Apparatus and Equipment
Chiefs and firefighters worth their salt do not strive for mediocrity. They know that the public requires outstanding performance every time.
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Extending Brake Life
When most people hear the phrase "extending brake life," they probably think about auxiliary braking or secondary braking devices.
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Firefighting NASCAR Style
With last fall's fatal wreck in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the near catastrophic incident at Daytona this year, a new light has been shone on…
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Not All UTVs Are Created Equal
In recent years, the big brother of ATVs, known as the utility terrain vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side, has seen a rapid rise in use by…
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Apparatus Displayed at FDIC Run Gamut of Types, Designs
New chassis, evolved designs for pumpers and aerials, and scores of traditional apparatus and specialty vehicles populated the exhibit halls and Lucas Oil Stadium at…
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