Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

"Auxiliary Power Units Making Inroads on Fire Apparatus" by Alan M. Petrillo (June 2014) was a very nice article, and these units can certainly be a wonderful addition to a piece of equipment. I have a couple of points of clarification on the topic.
Close the Door!

Close the Door!

Close the door! That is one of the most common life safety and fire prevention phrases heard. We teach people when they have a fire…
Hitting the Curveball

Hitting the Curveball

August days are considered the dog days of summer for Major League Baseball. This is a time when the wear and tear of the long…
FDSOA and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Partnership

FDSOA and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Partnership

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment have entered into a partnership that establishes Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment…
Build It for Them

Build It for Them

Last month, my fire company decided that since it was our 110th anniversary, we would get out our horse-drawn hose reel, assemble it, and find…
Fire Department Measurements

Fire Department Measurements

None of the above provides a pathway to total competency. ISO ratings are only relevant because many communities rely on them to determine insurance rates.