By Darley Team You’ve arrived at the fire and begin laying down water. Everything is going as planned, the chiefs barking orders, the probie is holding the nozzle correctly, then you notice the water pressure drop. You run to the truck, and despite proper...
HME Ahrens-Fox Delivers MiniEvo Pumpers to Two Vermont Fire Departments
Two Vermont fire agencies, the Bolton Fire Department and the Morrisville Fire Department, recently took delivery of MiniEvo™ pumpers built by HME Ahrens-Fox.
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.
Toyne Builds Custom Pumper-Tanker, Quick Attack for the Storm Lake (IA) Fire Department
By Alan M. Petrillo The Storm Lake (IA) Fire Department, a combination agency with a paid full time chief, one paid full time firefighter, and 31 volunteer firefighters, was considering the need to replace two older fire apparatus. The first was a 1981 General...
Reducing Fire Truck Accidents Starts with Maintenance
By Frank R. Myers Fire truck accidents are the “second leading cause of on-the-job deaths for firefighters.” This finding is the result of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study, which noted that “about 70 percent of all fire truck accidents...
2019 Pierce Velocity Pumper for Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue
Photos and Description by Lindsay Dye In 2018, Dallas Fire-Rescue began a relationship with Pierce to be the apparatus provider for the city. As engines, trucks and heavy rescue units come up for...
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...
Marion Builds Enclosed Top-Mount Pumper for Wisconsin Department
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L-Tank Weight Considerations
By Bill Adams Pundits and commentators expound on the firematic benefits of using L-shaped booster tanks on pumpers. Apparatus manufacturers (OEMs) promote rigs with “New York City style” low hosebeds. (See Apparatus Purchasing: FDNY-Style Hosebeds,...
Tribute Graphics on Fire Apparatus
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...
The Complete Valor Experience
In the fire industry, seconds can make a difference when it comes to saving lives. With the focus on efficient seat design for firefighters, Valor First Responder Seating recognized the importance to have the quickest ingress and egress possible while on the job....
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...