By Bill Adams Mentioning warning lights and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1901) Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus in the same sentence might elicit emotional and occasional irrational statements from firefighters, the NFPA safety gurus (not a...
Engineered with superior industrial strength for extreme durability, Valor First Responder seats are designed from the frame up for advanced comfort, safety, and performance. We know the rigorous demands of today’s firefighters call for seating that can...
Purchasers should consider working closely with more than one qualified vendor when laying out compartments. Ideas and suggestions are free for the asking.
Tractor-Drawn Aerials (TDAs) once were a common sight in fire department fleets, especially in fire departments where their coverage area includes older city areas filled with narrow streets, or...
By Alan M. Petrillo After a study of high-rise structures in its fire protection district, Port Hardy (BC) Fire Rescue learned it had 18 four-story structures that didn't allow full access to them as the...
Valor First Responder Seating launches it’s first cab configurator, allowing users to pick their own seats in a generic cab configuration. The configurator tool lets users control every aspect of the customization process, from choosing which seat to input into the...
By Darley Team Martin Simpson asked: What metals do you recommend on pump components that come in contact with water, and why? The answer depends on the type of water being pumped: salt or fresh. With salt water or brackish water, Darley recommends an...
By Alan M. Petrillo Tankers (tenders), especially those carrying very large amounts of water, have sometimes been criticized for two major drawbacks: sacrificing compartment space to get to a specified...
TYPE Custom Pumper CHASSIS Igniter BODY Extruded Aluminum Body PUMP Side Mount - Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm FOAM Foam Pro 2002, 20-gallon foam cell TANK 1,000-gallon water
TYPE HD-107 Ladder CHASSIS Inferno BODY Extruded Aluminum Body AERIAL 4-section rear mount aerial ladder; 107 vertical reach at 72 degrees PUMP Rear-Mount - Hale QMAX 1500 GPM FOAM FoamPro 2001, 20-gallon foam cell TANK 400-gallon More information available at...
CHASSIS Severe Service XMFD with Flat Roof Hendrickson FireMaxx Air-Ride Warn 9000# Poratble Winch DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISX 12 500 HP Engine with Brake Allison 4000EVS 5-Speed Automatic Transmission PUMP & TANK Waterous S100 2,000 GPM Single Stage Pump BODY...
CHASSIS 100" Severe Service XMFD Flat Roof DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISX15 600-hp Engine Allison 4000 EVS Transmission AERIAL 103' 4 Section AerialCat Ladder 94' Horzontal Reach 50 mph Wind Load Rating 1/4" Ice on Entire Structure -7 Degree to +80 Degree Electric Range 2.5...
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