Three Voltage Readings and Where We Find Them
By Kevin Roberts In the last article we discussed the definition of Voltage and how intended Voltage Drops appear in a circuit. Today, we will suggest some non-intrusive and time-saving tests. By performing these routinely, they can become second nature. These allow...
Wrong Fluid Puts Lockport (NY) Ladder Truck Out of Commission
Benjamin JoeLockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y.(TNS) Apr. 2—Lockport Fire Department's only ladder truck has been put out of commission temporarily, Fire Chief Luca Quagliano advised the Fire Board of Commissioners during their Tuesday meeting....
U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of Two E-ONE Reduced-Size TITAN ARFF Trucks
By Alan M. Petrillo The U.S. Navy Fire & Emergency Services has taken delivery of the first two reduced-size TITAN® ARFF 4x4 AT (air transportable) aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) trucks made by E-ONE as part of a nine TITAN ARFF truck order. Carl Glover,...
EV Tech Talk: What Happens When You Shift Out of Road Mode Into Pump Mode?
By Greg Moore Fire department training divisions should include some input from the mechanical division. As a mechanic, I can't teach someone the proper way to put out a fire. I'm not trained for that. In the same breath, firefighters aren’t expected to know how the...
ARTICLES
Jay Leno’s Garage Features the Vector, REV Group’s All-Electric Fire Truck
The show looks at how the Vector can pump four hose lines at 750 gallons-per-minute for four hours on a single charge.
Three Voltage Readings and Where We Find Them
Today, we will suggest some non-intrusive and time-saving tests. By performing these routinely, they can become second nature. These allow us to retrieve a significant amount of pertinent information and there may be times when these are the only tests needed.
Wrong Fluid Puts Lockport (NY) Ladder Truck Out of Commission
The wrong kind of hydraulic fluid was put into the apparatus, and that corroded the seals on several cylinders.
U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of Two E-ONE Reduced-Size TITAN ARFF Trucks
The ARFF trucks are built on the E-ONE TITAN ARFF 4×4 AT chassis and cab, powered by a 500-horsepower Cummins X12 diesel engine.
PRESS RELEASES
Darley Showcases Innovation at FDIC International 2024
Darley will display a variety of products at FDIC International 2024, including EV fire solutions, robotics products, drones, and its command vehicle.
REV Specialty Vehicles Appoints Collis Heath VP and GM of Holden (LA) Facility
Collis Heath has previous experience as director of operations for Watts Water Technologies.
Spartan Appoints Greenwood Emergency Vehicles ME, NH Dealer
Founded in 1979, Greenwood has decades of experience serving fire and EMS providers across the Northeast.
REV Fire Group to Highlight Rigs, Celebrate E-ONE’s 50th Anniversary at FDIC
REV Fire Group (Booth 4200) will host REV It Up Coffee and Conversation with FDIC Live each morning, and REV It Up Happy Hour and live product walk-arounds on Thursday and Friday.
APPARATUS GALLERY
VIDEOS
Inside Darley: March/April 2024
This month we are sharing retired Navy SEAL Captain Steve Fitzgerald joining Team Darley as COO, takeaways from FAMA 2024, upcoming FDIC innovations and partnerships with Microsoft and Ford, important updates regarding key legislation, and more!
Gila Bend (AZ) Paramedic Recovering After Being Crushed by Fire Truck
Cody Jordan, 34, a Gila Bend Fire Department paramedic for a year, was doing routine maintenance on one of the trucks when the cab fell on him Friday, Feb. 23, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Podcast: Social Media Community for Fire Apparatus Technicians
F.A.T. Talk is a community on Facebook for fire apparatus technicians. Now counting more than 3,100 members, the community is a place for fire apparatus technicians globally to gather and share information. Join Chris Mc Loone and F.A.T. Talk founder Greg Moore as...
Inside Darley: January/February 2024
Start off your 2024 with annual impact and trend report highlights from U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Fire Administration, and more.
Inside Darley: December 2023
https://youtu.be/wwEIzBb1G9Y?feature=shared Darley starts and ends every year looking at megatrends then analyzing how they affect our industry, customers, and business objectives. In this month's Inside Darley, we talk about the biggest megatrend, Artificial...
Inside Darley: October/November 2023
Darley partnered with Ford Motor Company back in 1925 to build a fire truck on a Model T chassis. Nearly 100 years later, we’re proud to work with Ford again in launching the Bronco Wildland Firefighting Command Rig, a go-anywhere rig to help coordinate firefighting crews in New Mexico.
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Darley Showcases Innovation at FDIC International 2024
Darley will display a variety of products at FDIC International 2024, including EV fire solutions, robotics products, drones, and its command vehicle.
REV Specialty Vehicles Appoints Collis Heath VP and GM of Holden (LA) Facility
Collis Heath has previous experience as director of operations for Watts Water Technologies.
Spartan Appoints Greenwood Emergency Vehicles ME, NH Dealer
Founded in 1979, Greenwood has decades of experience serving fire and EMS providers across the Northeast.
REV Fire Group to Highlight Rigs, Celebrate E-ONE’s 50th Anniversary at FDIC
REV Fire Group (Booth 4200) will host REV It Up Coffee and Conversation with FDIC Live each morning, and REV It Up Happy Hour and live product walk-arounds on Thursday and Friday.