By Mike Murphy Have you ever looked behind the pump panel, into the pump house, and seen how much grime and dirt collects in there? It seems like every particle of dirt gets in there and a good majority of it takes up residence. If you are experiencing issues with...
Q: How does Darley determine if a driveline layout is acceptable for a pump installation? A: Darley closely reviews four key categories before approving a driveline application. We begin by determining if the driveline diameter can handle the maximum torque to be...
By Bill Adams During the apparatus purchasing process, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, is the accepted “bible” for fire departments and apparatus manufacturers (OEMs). Unfortunately, both can interpret it...
By Bill Adams After cruising several apparatus manufacturers’ Web sites and attending local and regional fire service trade shows, I’ve noticed many apparatus manufacturers are making modifications in the various ways they address the marketplace. Some are quite...
CUSTOMER INFORMATION Truck Type: Aerials Dealer: Hall-Mark RTC Dealer Phone: 800-524-6072 FEATURES AT A GLANCE Body: Extruded aluminum Platform: Extruded aluminum aerial Chassis: Cyclone II with 67.5-inch CA Engine: Cummins ISX12 500-hp...
APPARATUS TYPE 109' Rear-mount AerialCat Ladder CAB/CHASSIS KME Predator™ Severe Service LFD Chassis With Flat Roof Optimo Rear Vision/GPS Camera System DRIVETRAIN Cummins ISX12 500-hp Engine With Brake Allison 4500 EVS 5-Speed Automatic...
REV-Group’s Fire Division has been busy since FDIC International 2018, particularly with its aerial lines.
By Alan M. Petrillo The Shreveport (LA) Fire Department has been a longtime customer of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, so it was no surprise that Shreveport turned to Ferrara when it needed a new aerial. "We've been...
FDIC International is practically underway. Exhibitors continue to get their booths ready for the show’s opening on April 26. Here’s a sampling of some rigs on the show floor.
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