The department conducts a comprehensive daily review of the rigs, which includes checking everything from sirens to brakes and pumps.
Fire Department Reveals Rigorous Daily Checks for Engine Readiness
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Montana Truck Works Keeps Fire Departments Rolling
Montana Truck Works’ resume includes servicing pumpers, ladder trucks, brush trucks, tenders, command vehicles, and special rescue trucks.
Spartan ER Pumper-Tanker Replaces Tanker
The new fire apparatus is built on a Kenworth cab and chassis and carries 3,500 gallons of water.
The Anatomy of a Test Question, Part Four: Making the Most of Practice Questions
If you are a reasonably educated tech but struggle with testing, you may be allowing System Two to mess with your System One skills: word recognition for example.
The Role of Fire Apparatus in Crew and EVT Safety
Early in my fire service career, we rode on the back step and stood in open jump seat areas—neither of which had seat belts.
The Anatomy of a Test Question, Part 3: Introduction to Practice Questions
One way to prepare for a test is with practice questions. However, it might be more valuable for the test taker to familiarize himself with practice question structure rather than to teach him the answers to possible questions. Think about that.
The Fire Apparatus Shop
In this episode, Andy Biron and Chris Mc Loone discuss designing and equipping mobile service units for fire apparatus maintenance divisions and dealers.
The Anatomy of a Test Question, Part 2: Preparation
Studying for a certification test need not be a three-hour marathon. It is better to learn two new word definitions than to try to learn 20.
Darley Delivers Tactical Pumper to Cassie (TX) VFD
The Cassie Volunteer Fire Department wanted a vehicle that was small enough and agile enough to get to its waterfronts.
The Anatomy of a Test Question, Part 1
Some people respond to certification testing the way I responded to public speaking in my youth. They may feel something between simple foreboding and outright dread.
The Test Taker vs. the Mechanic
This article will discuss recognizing, hiring, and managing technicians, including the need for certification. Most of us in the emergency vehicle field are aware of two types of techs. There is the old school, experienced “mechanic” who oozes mechanical aptitude. Then there is one who gains knowledge simply by reading the service information.
Fire Apparatus Technology: The Impact on Repair and Maintenance
This article will explore the impact of fire apparatus technology on repair and maintenance practices and how fire departments can adapt to keep their vehicles in good operational condition.
