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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
Ferrara Fire Apparatus Builds Super Pumper for Shell Convent Refining in Louisiana
Ferrara Fire Apparatus built this Super Pumper for Equilon Enterprises LLC Shell Convent Refining on a Inferno chassis and XMFD four-door cab with an 8-inch raised roof that’s set up to seat six firefighters.
18 Years and Counting
By Brindlee Mountain Staff Something to think about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, 30% of small businesses fail in their second year, and 50% of small businesses fail after five years in business. Finally, 70% of small business owners fail in their...
Gainesville (TX) Pierce Enforcer Quint
The cab and body are constructed of aluminum, and Gortite roll-up compartment doors are part of the body package.
New Haven-Adams Township (IN) Fire & EMS Adds Advanced Life Support Rig
PL Custom Body and Equipment Co. Inc. built this Type 1 ambulance for New Haven-Adams Township (IN) Fire & EMS on a Ford F-550 4×4 chassis with a 170 inch patient module with 72 inches of headroom, powered by a 6.7 liter V8 diesel engine.
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.
New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department Goes to Ferrara for 77 Foot Aerial Quint
The New Albany Township (IN) Fire Department had Ferrara Fire Apparatus build this Cinder HD-77 rear-mount aerial quint that has an extended cab with an 8-inch notched raised roof, and seating for six firefighters.
Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 2
By Bill Adams Part 1 described my personal opinion that fire apparatus purchasing specifications can be “short and sweet” and right to the point. They should not be used as a textbook or an educational tool for the fire department. Four scenarios were pointed out. A...
Alexis Fire Equipment Builds Commercial Chassis Side-Mount Pumper for the Otto Township (IL) Fire Department
Otto Township’s new pumper is built on a 2019 International MV607 four-door chassis and cab with seating for four firefighters, powered by a 350-hp Cummins L9 engine and an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission.
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.
Clean Cab Concept and New Fire Apparatus
The fire apparatus industry is taking a proactive stance when it comes to firefighter cancer prevention by designing new apparatus that makes it easier for firefighters to decontaminate after a fire.
