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
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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.
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.
Pleasanton (TX) Fire Department Replaces Apparatus With KME Rear-Mount Pumper, Heavy Rescue
The Pleasanton (TX) Fire Department had KME build a rear-mount pumper and a heavy rescue with nearly identical physical profiles.
Brighton (CO) Fire Rescue District Fleet Maintenance
https://youtu.be/PKsTpcT77bc More than 50 vehicles keep Brighton (CO) Fire Rescue District mechanics Doug and Scott busy. See how they manage the large fleet, plus take a look inside the District's new Fleet Maintenance Facility. Related The Rig: Thinking About...
Rig Logos At FDIC International 2019
FDIC International is a great place to see what departments across the country are building into their new rigs. It gives attendees a sampling from manufacturers located across the country, and most attendees...
Turning Radius and Tapered Bumpers
By Bill Adams All the purchasing specification said was, “The bumper shall be 95 inches wide with 45-degree corners and side plates.” Unless the reader is the preferred dealer who wrote the document, that statement has little to no intrinsic value. It’s possible the...
Skippack (PA) Fire Company Gets Rescue-Pumper from Ferrara Fire Apparatus
By Alan M. Petrillo The Skippack (PA) Fire Company runs to a lot of motor vehicle accidents where it sends its heavy rescue, backed up by a pumper in case water has to be flowed. But, the process means that...
Fire Apparatus Rollovers
In this article, we will examine some of the more serious safety issues faced by the fire apparatus operator. By reviewing recent case studies, it is apparent that our first topic should be that of fire apparatus rollovers. Rollovers are a common cause of fire...
