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New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department Goes to Ferrara for 77 Foot Aerial Quint: New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department Goes…

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The New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department had Ferrara Fire Apparatus build this Cinder HD-77 rear-mount aerial quint that has an extended cab with… Read More
Charleston (WV) Fire Department to Purchase Two Pierce Arrow XT Pumpers: Charleston (WV) Fire Department to Purchase T…

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Finley Fire Equipment has secured an order for two Pierce® Arrow XT™ pumpers for the Charleston, West Virginia Fire Department. The trucks will be pro… Read More
Alexis Fire Equipment Builds Commercial Chassis Side-Mount Pumper for the Otto Township (IL) Fire Department: Alexis Fire Equipment Builds Commercial Chass…

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Otto Township's new pumper is built on a 2019 International MV607 four-door chassis and cab with seating for four firefighters, powered by a 350-hp Cu… Read More
Clean Cab Concept and New Fire Apparatus: Clean Cab Concept and New Fire Apparatus

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The fire apparatus industry is taking a proactive stance when it comes to firefighter cancer prevention by designing new apparatus that makes it easie… Read More
Pierce Secures Order for Five Ascendant 100-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Towers for Montreal (Quebec) Fire Department: Pierce Secures Order for Five Ascendant 100-F…

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APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc, in partnership with its Quebec, Canada, exclusive Pierce dealer, L’Arsenal, has secured an order for five&n… Read More

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New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department Goes to Ferrara for 77 Foot Aerial Quint

December 12, 2019 Leave a comment 106 Views

The New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department had Ferrara Fire Apparatus build this Cinder HD-77 rear-mount aerial quint that has an extended cab with an 8-inch notched raised roof, and seating for six firefighters.
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Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 2

December 11, 2019 Leave a comment 246 Views
Alexis Fire Equipment Builds Commercial Chassis Side-Mount Pumper for the Otto Township (IL) Fire Department

November 14, 2019 Leave a comment 887 Views
The Rig: Pieces and Parts

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Clean Cab Concept and New Fire Apparatus

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Neoprene Cup Mounts

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Ziamatic’s Neoprene Cup Mounts are simple, durable, all-weather storage options for water ...
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Not Just a Drone, a Drone Program

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Darley Launches New Fire Advisory Board

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Charleston (WV) Fire Department to Purchase Two Pierce Arrow XT Pumpers

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Rosenbauer America Congratulates Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Recently Announced Partnership with Sourcewell

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Save Money, Space, and Weight, by Better Understanding Pump Rating Versus Performance

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This document will take a closer look at pump ratings and capabilities. ...
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Interpreting Load Charts

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