Apparatus Showcase: March 2021
Check out some of the rigs showcased in the March 2021 edition of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment.
FA Volume 26 Issue 3
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Onboard Foam Systems, CAFS Become Commonplace on Apparatus
Fire departments are choosing onboard foam systems as standard features on their new apparatus for a number of reasons.
Merrick (NY) Fire Department Twin Seagraves
As an independent fire company, Merrick could choose the manufacturer it wanted without going out to bid, so it chose Seagrave
FA Viewpoints
How can a pumper be set up to operate efficiently with two or three firefighters? Bill Adams and Rick Riley share their views.
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More FA Volume 26 Issue 3
In-House PPE Cleaning
Many departments have designed in-house personal protective equipment (PPE) cleaning either through additions, repurposing existing space, or in a new fire station.
Highland Associates, Mitchell Associates Architects Design New Station 1 for Yonkers (NY) Fire Department
Al Petrillo takes a closer look at the new Station 1 for the Yonkers (NY) Fire Department.
Matching Engine Design to Operations
Fire departments and those assigned to an engine company should evaluate how their truck is designed and look to see if there are efficiencies that can be realized with some simple changes to equipment locations and hose deployment.
Apparatus Purchasing: Shelves and Trays
Some of the least expensive and seldom addressed accoutrements on a fire truck are the adjustable shelves and trays provided in its exterior equipment compartments.
The Virtual Apparatus Purchasing Process Now and into the Future
FAMA member companies have found that although adapting to the pandemic-related restrictions has not affected the overall success of the apparatus industry, there are some pros and cons that should be acknowledged.
Know When to Jump
Whether you are the senior firefighter on the shift, the firehouse boss, or the budding firehouse boss, don’t be afraid to jump into the role.
Departments Arrange Hosebeds from Simple to Complex, Depending on Operations
Al Petrillo looks at the wide-ranging variety of hosebed configurations on fire apparatus for various agencies.
Pasco County (FL) Fire Rescue Gets E-ONE Rescue-Pumpers, Aerial Ladder
Pasco County Fire Rescue was replacing four front line engines and a 100-foot aerial ladder and turned to its longtime apparatus supplier, E-ONE, to build the rigs.