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Brighton (CO) Fire Rescue District Fleet Maintenance

Brighton (CO) Fire Rescue District Fleet Maintenance

https://youtu.be/PKsTpcT77bc More than 50 vehicles keep Brighton (CO) Fire Rescue District mechanics Doug and Scott busy. See how they manage the large fleet, plus take a look inside the District's new Fleet Maintenance Facility. Related   The Rig: Thinking About...

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Rig Logos At FDIC International 2019

Rig Logos At FDIC International 2019

FDIC International is a great place to see what departments across the country are building into their new rigs. It gives attendees a sampling from manufacturers located across the country, and most attendees...

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Turning Radius and Tapered Bumpers

Turning Radius and Tapered Bumpers

By Bill Adams All the purchasing specification said was, “The bumper shall be 95 inches wide with 45-degree corners and side plates.” Unless the reader is the preferred dealer who wrote the document, that statement has little to no intrinsic value. It’s possible the...

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Fire Apparatus Rollovers

Fire Apparatus Rollovers

In this article, we will examine some of the more serious safety issues faced by the fire apparatus operator. By reviewing recent case studies, it is apparent that our first topic should be that of fire apparatus rollovers. Rollovers are a common cause of fire...

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Greenwood Hose #1, Moosic, PA Custom Rescue Truck

Greenwood Hose #1, Moosic, PA Custom Rescue Truck

CHASSIS 100" KME Panther LFD with 16" Raised-Roof Cab DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISL9 450-hp Engine PUMP & TANK Burner Stored Air CAFS BODY 4-Compartment Walk-Around Rescue Constructed of 3/16" Aluminum Onspot 6 Strained Chain System for Single Rear Axle Robinson Roll-up...

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Meeting the Intent of NFPA 1901

Meeting the Intent of NFPA 1901

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...

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Observing Data and Traffic Control

Observing Data and Traffic Control

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...

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Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department Hazmat Squad

Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department Hazmat Squad

CHASSIS 100" KME Severe Service XLFD with 22" Raised-Roof Cab  DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISX 12 500-hp Engine Allison 4500 EVS Transmission  BODY 3 Compartments Heavy Duty Walk-Around Rescue Body Constructed of 3/16" Aluminum Command Seating and Desk Area Robinson...

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