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FA Volume 28 Issue 8
FA Volume 28 Issue 8
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Fire Apparatus Showcase: August 2023
Delivery of the Month: Check out this Mehlville (MO) Fire Protection District pumper by Rosenbauer.
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Hagaman (NY) Fire Department Takes Delivery of Walk-in Heavy Rescue
The committee chose to spec a walk-around body with a walk-in area behind the crew cab.
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Fireboat Purchasing Considerations
Coastal zones, rapidly moving rivers, and vast lakes all pose a serious need for a reliable, rugged fireboat.
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Manufacturer’s Spotlight: US Fire Apparatus
Editor in Chief Chris Mc Loone recently asked Chris Ferrara a few questions about his new company, the fire apparatus market, and more.
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MI Department Equipped for Water Rescue Challenges
The Grosse Ile FD responds to 11 islands as well as portions of the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and the Livingstone Channel.
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Lebanon (OH) Fire Department Unveils New HQ Station Design
KZF Design knew it had a challenge in designing and building a new headquarters, Station 41, for the Lebanon (OH) Fire Department.
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Keeping It Safe | The Price of Health and Safety
It is inexcusable that we continue to have rural fire departments trying to rely on tankers that are more than 50 years old.
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Extrication Operations Considerations
Extrication training and practice will increase proficiency, which leads to better treatment for those who are injured.
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The Bigger the Winch, the Bigger the Pull, Right?
The latest trend is to have portable winches that can fit into receiver hitches and be moved around all sides of a vehicle as needed.
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Multipurpose WUI Unit Replaces 33-Year-Old Rig
The department previously operated a 1989 Ford F-350 with a utility body and skid mount pump.
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Thermal Imaging Use for Outdoor Applications
The fire service has been using thermal imagers to provide for better safety and to also improve customer service within their communities.
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Battery-Powered Saws, Drills, Other Tools Becoming Commonplace on Rescue Trucks
Recent improvements in battery power and life have increased the use of battery-powered hand tools instead of electric corded versions.
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Apparatus Purchasing: Deceptive Specification Writing
08.17.2023
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Editor’s Opinion | Chris Mc Loone: Looking Back, We Brought an Army
08.16.2023
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Walk-in vs. Walk-Around Rescue Trucks
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