FA Volume 29, Issue 11
Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the November 2024 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.
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FA Volume 29 Issue 11
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Fire Apparatus Showcase: November 2024
Check out this Town of Clayton (NY) Fire District, Clayton Volunteer Fire Department, pumper by SUTPHEN.
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Recent Apparatus Orders: November 2024
Review our monthly collection of recent apparatus orders and where they are headed.
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Troubleshooting Wet Cell Battery and Charging Systems
We rely on wet cell batteries to provide ignition power for so many machines, from generators to staff cars, medics, and standby generators.
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SVI Builds Hazmat Command Truck for South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue
South Metro Fire needed a new hazmat truck that would not only carry hazmat equipment but also function as a command and control center.
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Fire Chief Considerations: Professional Development Within the Fleet Division
Professional development can be defined as continuing educational opportunities for employees that aids them in their job performance.
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Keeping It Safe: New Contamination Standard
After 10 years in development, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has finally released a new standard on contamination.
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Manufacturers Include Space for Hazmat Tools, Gear on Rescue Trucks
Departments are incorporating elements of hazmat equipment, tools, and gear on their rescue trucks to handle smaller hazmat situations.
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Mahwah (NJ) Adds Pumper-Tanker with New Technology to Fleet
The department’s apparatus replacement program is 20 to 25 years, and its pumper-tanker was from 2004, so it was time for a replacement.
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It’s There for a Reason; It’s There, Use It
This article discusses the idea of properly using things that have a purpose as well as using what is available. The main theme is safety.
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FA Viewpoints | Should the NFPA Have Made Vehicle Data Recorders Optional?
Bill Adams and Rick Riley weigh in on whether the NFPA should have made vehicle data recorders optional. We’d love to hear your take on…
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Departments Put Hazmat Command Centers and Equipment in Specialized Rigs and Heavy Rescue Trucks
Hazmat command centers can be in many places, but they are typically situated inside a rescue truck or part of a specialized hazmat vehicle.
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