There’s been a fundamental change in the traditional “competitive bid” process used to purchase apparatus as well as noticeable changes in the attitudes of some apparatus buyers and sellers.
Brindlee Mountain: We Promise
A number of service techs and other fire fighters from two different states spent four days learning the intricacies of water pumps that are vital equipment on most fire trucks.
Buying a Used Truck
Brindlee Mountain has been tracking the things you need to look for when buying a used apparatus and things you should avoid.
More on Clean Cabs
Some proponents of the concept advocate keeping turnout gear (personal protective clothing) out of the crew cab at all times. There is no questioning keeping contaminated gear out of the cab
Darley Vision CAFS Pumper to Skagit County (WA) Fire District #5
The Darley Vision CAFS Pumper is an apparatus with a sizable tank and foam option.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus Builds Super Pumper for Shell Convent Refining in Louisiana
Ferrara Fire Apparatus built this Super Pumper for Equilon Enterprises LLC Shell Convent Refining on a Inferno chassis and XMFD four-door cab with an 8-inch raised roof that’s set up to seat six firefighters.
Spartan Motors Recognizes Importance of Emergency Vehicle Maintenance and Safety with Technician of the Year Award
Marek was honored by Spartan at an awards ceremony at the Fire Department Safety Officers Association’s (FDSOA) Fire Apparatus, Safety, and Maintenance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Are “High and Slow” Warning Lights Feasible?
This article does NOT address warning lights when responding. However, some comments made could be applicable to that mode. It addresses warning lights used in the blocking-the-right-of-way mode.
Pierce to Make Digital Collision Avoidance Technology Standard on Custom Apparatus
Custom fire apparatus manufactured by Pierce will be equipped with HAAS Alert collision avoidance technology.
SVI Trucks Launches Web Site for Refurb Division
The Web site features a number of pages devoted to essential refurb services, including chassis remounting, apparatus repairs, automotive paint, vehicle graphics, lighting upgrades, tool mounting, and annual inspections.
Alexis Fire Equipment Builds Commercial Chassis Side-Mount Pumper for the Otto Township (IL) Fire Department
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 Cummins L9 engine and an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission.
The Rig: Pieces and Parts
Parts and pieces are what get our rigs to calls each and every day. You, as the purchaser, need to do your own vetting and understand the availability and durability of those parts on your apparatus.