The Big Lift: Cranes and Their Uses on Fire Apparatus
Cranes are being fitted to rescues and technical rescue trucks by some manufacturers for fire departments around the country and are being used for a number of different functions.
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FA Volume 23 Issue 1
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He Was Never Alone
Sadly, this work came at the worst possible time, as residents were no doubt relaxing during their holidays.
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Recent Apparatus Orders
E-ONE—Cullman Fire Rescue pumper. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; eMAX 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 530-gallon tank; 10-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001…
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Apparatus Showcase
Take a look at these recent deliveries featured in the February 2018 Apparatus Showcase.
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San Diego (CA) Fire Authority Gets Urban Search and Rescue Rig
The San Diego (CA) Fire Authority recently took delivery and began training on an urban search and rescue (USAR) heavy rescue built by SVI Trucks…
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Finding the Funds
Finding resources to help fund the purchase of TICs is an investment every fire department needs to make.
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LEDs Maturing as Lighting Options on Fire Apparatus
Since LEDs have become so popular, there are now a dizzying array of LED lighting options to choose from for warning, scene, compartment, overhead, and…
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Technical Rescue Requires the Right Equipment
Low-frequency events offer the biggest challenges to fire departments. There is the challenge to maintain personnel readiness that requires ongoing training and skills maintenance.
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It’s Not Always About Height: A Trip to Bronto Skylift
One of the best ways to learn about a company is to visit with representatives on their home turf. This article covers Chris Mc Loone’s…
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Well Done, Bruno
In addition to hearing him speak at various conferences, I was privileged to participate in a couple dozen small group settings that allowed me to…
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Extreme Extrication Meets Tech Rescue
My goal for this article is to have you think about what types of apparatus and emergency equipment you might need to deal with a…
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Wireless Technology’s Growing Role in Supporting Firefighters Battling Wildfires
Whereas emergency response teams typically depend on existing solutions such as 911 systems and two-way radios, more advanced technologies such as smartphones, sensors, and mobile…
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