Do’s and Don’ts of Fire Station Design
Some considerations before you design a station that you will have to live with for years to come. DON COLLINS
FA Volume 20 Issue 2
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Manufacturers Produce Made-to-Fit Turnout Gear
Manufacturers take tech tips from athletics and ergonomics to ensure gear fits and protects without limiting movement. ALAN M. PETRILLO
Smaller Rescue Vehicles Find Homes in Fire Department Fleets
Limited budgets, staffing, and firehouse space mean smaller rescue vehicles are the answer. ALAN M. PETRILLO
Quick Step Anchor
About 10 years ago, a Springfield (MA) Fire Department member fell off the roof of a three-family residential home.
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Rear-Mount or Midmount Pump: It Depends on How You Use the Truck
Midmount pumps have been the clear favorite among fire departments, but location depends on the pumper’s use. ALAN M. PETRILLO
Reachable Locations and Deployment Ease Dictate Apparatus Handline Placement
Firefighters have spoken—and manufacturers have heard—about ergonomics and the need to reach hoselines without having to reach overhead or step on a running board. ALAN M. PETRILLO
Health and Safety Start with Diesel Exhaust Removal
Controlling firefighter diesel exhaust exposure is one of the easiest things fire departments can do in the name of health and safety. Here is a rundown on various diesel exhaust systems available. CHRIS Mc LOONE
Solar Power for Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles
Solar power has made inroads as a source to heat water and power electrical equipment, so it’s no surprise that solar-powered systems are on fire and emergency vehicles as well. ALAN M. PETRILLO
What’s Up with OSHA?
Does the emergency response community need more Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations?
NFPA Proposed Pump-and-Roll Firefighting Position
Every three to five years, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Apparatus Committee considers revisions to NFPA 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus. This document sets minimum standards for the design of apparatus intended mainly for fighting wildland fires.
Conducting an Apparatus Needs Analysis
Conducting an Apparatus Needs Analysis
Although communities may have similarities, it is the differences that require you to do a detailed analysis prior to beginning the specification process. MARK MILLER
Engines and Their Responsibilities
In a perfect world, all fire departments would be able to operate with an engine, ladder or truck, and rescue or squad for response to emergencies.