Technology: Challenging the Fire Service
The fire service is being challenged to adopt innovative technology to decide which technologies are best for a department.
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FA Volume 30 Issue 3
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EV Pumper Use Grows Steadily in North America
The use of electric vehicle (EV) pumpers in the United States and Canada continues to grow slowly but steadily.
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Midmount Platform Replaces Straight-Stick Quint
The department wanted a ladder with more reach, a platform for the safety of its firefighters, and more compartment space.
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Rescue Cutting Torches: Setup and Operation
This is the first article in a series about torches. Here we will cover common aspects to torch application, inspection, and use.
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FA Viewpoints: Tips for Pump Operators
We asked Bill Adams and Ricky Riley: What tips do you have for pump operators in the middle of the night for remembering pressures?
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Where’s Your Pump Panel?
While side-mounts and top-mounts are popular, apparatus manufacturers are locating pump panels in different places to meet customer needs.
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Helpful Hints for Thermal Imaging, Part 2
These helpful hints will consist of different applications or approaches to using thermal imaging as well as tactical techniques.
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Editor’s Opinion | It Is Time
The current fire apparatus purchasing atmosphere largely consists of two areas: the purchasing budget and the purchasing cycle.
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The Domino Effect: What Do an Additional 250 Gallons of Water Cost?
The additional 250 gallons of water at 2,085 pounds represent a tipping point. This means the original chassis components become overweight.
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Building Apparatus to Do Work 2025
Each component you choose should be well thought out, satisfy a need for your operation, and be mechanically sound.
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FA Volume 30, Issue 3
Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the March 2025 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine. Building Apparatus…
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