In recent years, graphics on fire apparatus have evolved to include tributes. From the ubiquitous “We will never forget” to simple initials to remember an particularly active or skilled fire apparatus operator, one place where departments can get ideas is FDIC International. Included here are tributes collected by Mike Ciampo at FDIC International 2019.
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.