FA Volume 16 Issue 2

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IN THE NEWS: President Proposes To Reduce AFG Funding

President Barack Obama's proposed fiscal year 2012 budget proposal to Congress calls for funding the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) equipment-purchasing program at $250 million, a cut of $140 million from its fiscal 2010 level of $390 million.

Equipment Equipment Grants

Boston Fire Department Selects Waterous Pumps

The Boston Fire Department has designated the Waterous Company as the exclusive manufacturer of fire pumps for its current and future purchases of fire apparatus.

Fire Apparatus Pumpers

Medtec Receives Sacramento Order For 12 Ambulances

This Medtec ambulance is similar to the 12 vehicles ordered. Medtec Ambulance Corporation received an order from the Sacramento (Calif.) Metropolitan Fire District for 12 Medtec M168 Type III ambulances. Delivery is scheduled to begin in June 2011.

Ambulances Fire Apparatus

Pasco County Upgrades to PlantCML

The Pasco County (Fla.) Emergency Communications/9-1-1 Center upgraded its emergency call centers to a next generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) call processing solution, Sentinel Patriot, and management information system (MIS) solution, Aurora, from PlantCML, through communications system provider, AK Associates.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

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More FA Volume 16 Issue 2

IN THE NEWS: Spartan Motors Delivers Solid Fourth Quarter Results

Spartan Motors, Inc. announced improved performance and profitability for its 2010 fourth quarter.

Fire Apparatus

INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: Petzl PIXA Headlamps Last Ten Hours

Petzl now offers the compact, durable PIXA series of headlamps that keep hands free while providing versatile lighting options to accommodate different work conditions.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS: Tiburon Public Safety Software Suite Deployed by Luzerne County 911

The Luzerne County 911 Emergency Services Department is deploying Tiburon, Inc.'s integrated public safety software suite to modernize the county's emergency and fire response operations.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

Solar Panels Offer Fire Departments Far More Than Green Capital

Some fire departments are using solar panels on their emergency vehicles to keep their batteries charged.

Station News The Fire Station

Fire Hose Testing Companies Provide Safe Alternatives

Fire hose is an essential weapon in a firefighter's arsenal. Yet it can be a deadly accident waiting to happen if long-term wear and deterioration go undetected.

Equipment Hose News

PROTECTOR Targa 28 Boat Aids Rescue

PROTECTOR USA said its Targa 28 played a critical role in a recent on-water rescue by the Alameda County Fire Department.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

Pierce PUC Granted Patent

Pierce Manufacturing announced that it has been granted United States Patent #7,784,554 for the Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) firefighting vehicle.

Equipment Equipment Grants

Platform vs. Straight Stick – A Multifaceted Question

When it comes to purchasing an aerial device, one of the major questions firefighters confront is whether to go with a platform or a straight stick.

Fire Apparatus Ladder Trucks