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The Rig: Pieces and Parts

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.

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Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 1

Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 1

There is no logical justification for a purchaser to explain each infinitesimal feature of a component part, how it works, and why it is being specified. That rationalization should be done at a committee level. At the same time, it is not the APC’s job to explain to potential bidders how each widget specified works.

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Darley CAFS Vision Pumper to Port Edwards, WI

Darley CAFS Vision Pumper to Port Edwards, WI

By Darley Team   Port Edwards, WI , has taken delivery of a Darley Vision Pumper. The apparatus uses a Spartan 380-hp Metro Star chassis, equipped with a Darley PSMC 1500 Pump with CAFS. The engine is a Cummins L9. The truck’s water & foam tank capacity is...

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The Fast Attack Answer to Brush Fires

The Fast Attack Answer to Brush Fires

  By Darley Team   In wildland operations getting water to the fire is half the battle. Fires can spring up anywhere and can grow out of control before they reach an area that standard apparatus would be able to access. Wildland firefighters need a system...

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Regional and Local Trade Show Benefits

Regional and Local Trade Show Benefits

At regional and local shows, most of the rigs are already bought. They’re mostly from local departments, and some are even in service. Potential buyers have the opportunity to observe exactly what other people purchased and often get to ask the end user why something was specified.

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Haslet (TX) 2018 Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper

Haslet (TX) 2018 Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper

Photos and Description by Lindsay Dye Engine 28 began service with Haslet (TX) Fire Rescue on November 10, 2018. The rig is built on a Pierce Velocity cab and chassis with seating for 6 and a rear-facing EMS cabinet mounted on the left side wall of the cab. Exterior...

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