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Deciphering and Navigating NFPA 1900

Deciphering and Navigating NFPA 1900

The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1900 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire Apparatus and Automotive Ambulances becomes effective Jan. 1, 2024. It is not an easy read and it will not fit in your back pocket.

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Skid Units for Small Pumpers and UTVs

Skid Units for Small Pumpers and UTVs

Fire departments running small pumpers and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) can choose from a wide variety of slip-in skid units for their rigs. The makers of skid units work closely with departments to develop the types of skids needed for specific applications as well as for general fire suppression from smaller platforms.

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Buckhannon (WV) Fire Department Walkaround

Buckhannon (WV) Fire Department Walkaround

A new apparatus is more than a piece of equipment, it's a pillar of the community. Take a walk around the Buckhannon Fire Department's new Sutphen custom pumper with the Mayor of Buckhannon, Robbie Skinner, and Lieutenant Linn Baxa of the Buckhannon Fire Department....

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Durham (NC) Fire Department Engine Walkaround

Durham (NC) Fire Department Engine Walkaround

Take a walk around the Durham Fire Department's new Engine This is one of seven identical Sutphens destined for the Bull City. These newly designed apparatus are equipped with a green initiative auxiliary power unit for idle reduction and more. Thank you Durham Fire...

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Roll-Up Doors

Roll-Up Doors

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment publishes a monthly list showing photos of about two dozen new apparatus deliveries. In the last three months, 66% of the deliveries featured roll-up compartment doors, 23% had hinged doors, and 11% had a combination of both.

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Where Have All the Apparatus Builders Gone?

Where Have All the Apparatus Builders Gone?

The size an OEM is not necessarily reflective of the quality of the apparatus manufactured, nor does the size of a local dealership indicate the expertise and knowledge of its vendor that knocks on your firehouse door.

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