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.
Darley Tactical Vehicle Provides Emergency Support During Presidential Inauguration
Darley’s latest tactical vehicle units feature a robust 1500 CC chassis and a 110-gallon skid unit onboard. These ULTVs are ready to support and protect during this historic event.
Horton Emergency Vehicles Appoints Atlantic Emergency Solutions for OH
Horton Emergency Vehicles, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., announces that Atlantic Emergency Solutions has been named the Horton dealer for Ohio. Marking the first time that Atlantic Emergency Solutions will represent the Horton brand, they also serve as the dealer...
Who is Maintaining the Maintainers?
For the past decade the U.S. Fire Service has seen documented cases of cancer and suicide directly related to the job. Are emergency vehicle technicians (EVTs) included, and do they have data to track this?
Ensuring Safety and Function: The Crucial Role of Fire Apparatus Factory Inspections
Since fire departments invest in state-of- the-art equipment to protect their communities, the importance of conducting thorough factory inspections before delivery cannot be overstated.
Fire Chief Considerations: Making the Case for Apparatus Replacement
While many fire departments are fortunate to have regularly funded fleet replacement programs, this is not the case for many other departments throughout the United States.
William “Bill” Foster, a Founder of Spartan Motors, Dies at 83
In 1975, Foster and three fellow engineers established Spartan Motors and built their first chassis for the Covington (OH) Fire Department.
EVT Talk: Pump Maintenance
Thre are many things end users can do to keep their engine’s pumps up and running and out of the shop. Join Chris Mc Loone and Andy Biron to learn more about pump maintenance from the EVT’s perspective.
Pueblo (CO) FD Has New Smeal 125-Foot Rear-Mount Aerial
Believed to be the tallest aerial in Colorado, this apparatus expands the department’s response package.
Repair Guru Helped Keep Springfield (MA) FD Running for Nearly 39 Years
Stephen Balboni has done everything from repairing ladder trucks and chainsaws to maintaining air tanks and ordering toilet paper.
Ensuring Safety and Function: The Crucial Role of Fire Apparatus Factory Inspections
Inspections serve as a vital checkpoint, ensuring that every component (pumps, hoses, and safety systems) meet rigorous quality standards.
Talking Trucks: Tires
Chris Mc Loone and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Advisor Chris Daly discuss the importance of properly maintaining the tires that carry you and your crews to emergency incidents and cover some ways to maintain control of a vehicle in case a tire blowout occurs while responding.