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FA Volume 21 Issue 3
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Alabama E-ONE-Northport Fire Rescue, 92-foot aerial ladder quint. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank;…
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Delivery of the Month Pierce-Beacon (NY) Fire Department, 105-foot aerial quint. Velocity cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly…
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Pros and Cons of Ladders vs. Platforms
There are advantages and disadvantages of each, but usually department circumstances and history dictate preferences. ALAN M. PETRILLO
Louisburg (KS) Fire Department Adds 107-Foot Ascendant Aerial Quint to Fleet
One of the first 107-foot Ascendant aerial ladder quints in the country has been delivered to the Louisburg (KS) Fire Department by Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
Measuring Water Flow for Fire Suppression
It is important to deliver the required flow at the required pressure. Here’s how. PAUL SHAPIRO
Do Thermal Imaging Cameras Help During a Flashover?
Flashovers are extremely dangerous and have claimed the lives of too many firefighters over the years.
Rehab Capabilities Built into Custom and Multiuse Fire Apparatus
A look at how departments offer rehab - from dedicated rehab vehicles to multiuse vehicles that have rehab equipment. ALAN M. PETRILLO
Research Needs: More About What We Do
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Life Safety Initiative 7 states: create a national research agenda and data collection system that relates to the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
Midwest Fire Thrives
The company’s success is based on specialization and factory-direct selling. CHRIS Mc LOONE
Justifying a $1 Million Purchase
Aerial trucks provide a core function for fire departments. Whether you have a straight stick, ladder tower, bucket, ladder truck, or whatever you use to provide for the traditional jobs associated with these vehicles, you may be questioned as to their need-not because of the functionality but because of the cost.