Fire Apparatus Showcase: January 2023
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FA Volume 28 Issue 1
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E-ONE Delivers Seven New Rigs to Montgomery (AL) Fire Department
E-ONE has delivered five Cyclone pumpers and two Cyclone 100-foot aerial ladder platforms to the Montgomery (AL) Fire Department.
Fire Station Needs
One of the most striking findings by NFPA was the lack of progress in improving fire stations.
Personal Lights for Firefighters Make Work Safer, More Efficient
Firefighters frequently need lighting to illuminate hazards in the environments they are working in.
Why First Responders Can Count on Vertically Integrated American Manufacturers
The average vehicle is composed of approximately 30,000 parts, sourced from thousands of suppliers around the globe.
A History of LTI and Ephrata’s Ladder Trucks, Part 2
Part 1 described LTI’s development as an influential player in the ladder truck market. Part 2 continues the story.
Firefighter Health and Wellness
Everyone should know the major threats to firefighters resulting from the work they are asked to perform.
Long Beach (CA) Fire Department Considers Its Boats ‘Best in the West’
The department operates a fleet of six lifeguard rescue boats and two firefighting boats for the Port of Long Beach.
Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department’s Refurbished Heavy Rescue
A large number of fire departments have looked into refurbishing existing apparatus.
New Equipment Starts Gross Decon of Turnouts at Fire Scenes
Makers of decon equipment have come up with various methods for firefighters to perform gross decon on fire scenes.
Using Basic Instincts vs. Thermal Technology
"My instincts come from training, experience, and never feeling overconfident when responding to a fire call. I have learned to always expect the unexpected."
It’s Budget Time: Plan to Spend More
It’s January, and by now, most municipalities are deep into their budget cycles, planning for expenditures to come up in the 2023/2024 fiscal year.