Special Delivery: Bakersfield Fire Department Chooses Multipurpose KME Custom Pumper
The Bakersfield (CA) Fire Department chooses a multipurpose KME custom pumper.
FA Volume 18 Issue 3
The Latest
Five Questions for KME’s John Kovatch III
KME shares its philosophy for continued growth in a down economy.
Telescopic Pike Pole Is Beneficial for a Variety of Applications
The telescopic pike pole helps you choose the right length for the job.
Dealer Profile: Greenwood Emergency Vehicles
This series profiles the dealers-those you deal with most when purchasing the fire trucks.
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More FA Volume 18 Issue 3
Bigger Pumps in Smaller Packages
Alan M. Petrillo Pump manufacturers have responded to fire department requests for fire apparatus pumps that can flow plenty of water yet take up the…
Is It Time for Armored Fire Apparatus?
In light of the increased response to violent incidents, has the time come for armored fire apparatus?
Review of CAN/ULC- S515-12 Standard for Automobile Fire Fighting Apparatus
A look at the similarities and differences between NFPA and Canadian standards for fire apparatus.
Diesel Engines Meet Size, Power, and EPA Challenges
Engines are generating more horsepower while remaining the same size and running cleaner and more efficiently.
Reliable Apparatus
Your apparatus must be as reliable when it is old as it is when it is new.
Tool-Mounting Solution Embraces Technology
Departments can install their own tool-mounting systems-with a little virtual help.
Effects of Corrosion, the Silent Enemy
Most of us in the emergency response vehicle (ERV) service and repair industry generally do not give much thought to the effects of corrosion (rust, oxidation)-at least not to the degree I think we should.
Auxiliary Power Units Making Inroads on Fire Apparatus
They have been used for years on planes, trains, and trucks to handle HVAC and electrical systems while the vehicle is stationary.