FA Volume 16 Issue 5

The Latest

APPARATUS/EQUIPMENT NEWS: Mini Lightbars and LED Warning Lights

Hella, Inc., the North American aftermarket subsidiary of automotive lighting and electronics supplier Hella, announces the addition of next generation light bars and warning lights to its growing lineup of optical warning system products and accessories.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

Reducing Pump Space For All-Purpose Apparatus

What does the future hold for the pumping system on your next apparatus?

Fire Apparatus Pumpers

KME Front-Mount Pumper Allows Flexibility for Vermont Fire Department

The New Haven (VT) Fire Department covers a mostly rural area of Addison County, with many homes in its district having long, steep, and often tight driveways or access roads.

Fire Apparatus Pumpers

Moving Water

Water has been the primary choice for extinguishing fires since fire departments began.

Fire Apparatus

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More FA Volume 16 Issue 5

Post-Fire Interior Lighting

Setting up scene lighting is one of the less glorious tasks on the fireground.

Equipment Flashlights & Other Lighting

The End of Large Apparatus? Maybe Not

In this month's column, I will cover alternative vehicles as a means of cost containment, as well as reasons why smaller apparatus might NOT work.

Fire Apparatus

APPARATUS/EQUIPMENT NEWS: Suction Hose

AWG's line of "Flex-lite" Suction Hose incorporates multiple features

Equipment Hose

APPARATUS/EQUIPMENT NEWS: Momentary Engine Start and Stop Switches

Waytek, Inc., a distributor of electrical supplies, has introduced engine start and engine stop momentary switches for emergency vehicles.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

IN THE NEWS: Pelican Appoints Senior Director

Pelican Products has promoted Chris Zawacki to senior director of Worldwide Advanced Case Solutions.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation

No Shortage of Innovations for Tankers and Pumper-Tankers

Tankers or tenders, East or West-the name depends on where you are. But, the purpose of the vehicle is the same: to move large amounts of water to an emergency scene quickly and safely.

Fire Apparatus Pumpers

IN THE NEWS: Ferrara Fire Apparatus Receives Safety Award

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. has received the LWCC Safest 70 Award from the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC).

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation News

Valves, Nozzles, and Monitors Getting Smarter

Manufacturers have introduced an array of new valves, monitors, nozzles, and other fire suppression equipment. In many cases, these devices incorporate technology, making them "smarter" than their predecessors.

Fire Technology & Industry Innovation