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FA Volume 26 Issue 6
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A “Tip” for Everyone from the Extrication Crew to the Can Man
The pressurized water extinguisher has been used in the American fire service since it was first introduced sometime around 1818.
Everything in Its Place: Securing Equipment in Apparatus Compartments
Al Petrillo looks at how apparatus makers work with fire departments to carefully plan where equipment will be located and how it will be fixed in place in compartments.
Apparatus Manufacturer Profile: Danko Emergency Equipment
Dan Kreikemeier said the Danko Emergency Equipment story would not be complete without first explaining the relationship between the Kreikemeier and Smeal families of Snyder, Nebraska.
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More FA Volume 26 Issue 6
Hydrant, Inlet, and Dump Valves Get Water to Fire Apparatus Quickly and Efficiently
Manufacturers are designing their hydrant valves to be easily affixed and quickly and efficiently deliver a water flow to a waiting apparatus.
The Roaring 2020s
Although the pandemic is far from over—and might never be fully over—there’s hope.
Prospect Heights (IL) Fire Protection District Gets Third Alexis Rescue-Pumper
The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is a longtime customer of Alexis Fire Equipment Company, so when the district needed to replace an engine, it was able to again turn to Alexis to build a new rescue-pumper.
Belle Fourche (SD) Saves Money with Commercial Cab Pumper
The Belle Fourche Fire Department purchased a Toyne pumper built on a Freightliner 108SD cab and chassis.
Sharing Your TI Knowledge: Multiagency Expansion and Utilization
If someone told you 20 years ago that besides the military, the fire service was going to be the only other primary agency using thermal imaging today, would you believe them? Manfred Kihn weighs in.
San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department Adds Tractor-Drawn Aerials to Fleet
Peter Ong takes a look at the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's two Pierce Ascendant aerial ladder tillers that, according to SDFD Deputy Chief James Gaboury, are significantly lighter and stronger than the current fleet of tractor-drawn aerial ladders.
Where’s the Water?
Catching a hydrant is likely one of the most rehearsed and crucial roles of a firefighter. Capturing that needed water supply is of the utmost importance. Wet vs. dry barrel doesn’t even matter at this point.