Apparatus Showcase: November 2022
The Delivery of the Month: Vicksburg (MS) Fire Department's two pumpers.
FA volume 27 issue 11
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Pike Township (IN) Chooses PL Custom Type 3 Ambulance for Its Fleet
Unique to this rig is a long, narrow compartment under the squad bench that can be accessed from either inside or outside the vehicle.
Is Customer Service a Priority in the Fire Industry?
Is anyone talking about customer service these days or is it lost among other critical issues?
Hazardous Materials Rapid Intervention
Calls involving hazardous materials (hazmats) are low-frequency/high-risk events. There are many variables to take into consideration when working on such incidents.
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More FA volume 27 issue 11
Reevaluating Fire-Based EMS
EMS in many organizations is being strained. This is from increased run load, abuse of the system, continuing educational requirements (time required to maintain licensure), and firefighter burnout.
Fire Station Flooring Considerations Address Contamination Issues
Fire station designers and architects are taking special care with new stations in terms of keeping contaminants away from firefighters’ living spaces.
Firefighters and Power Tools
When you raised your hand and took the oath of firefighter, you instantly became a professional power tool operator. For years, these skills were not a focus of firefighter training and were often taken for granted.
Elmont (NY) Firefighters Put 104-Foot Ferrara Aerial in Service
The Elmont (NY) Fire Department is one of the busiest and largest fire departments in Nassau County, Long Island.
Century-Old Piece of Fire History Rides in Canada Day Parade in Sarnia, Ontario
In 1921, Sarnia (Ontario, Canada) Fire Rescue began a program that would motorize its fire apparatus.
How to Interpret Thermal Imaging
We have seen a distinct trend toward lower-cost, smaller, lighter, and more capable thermal imagers (TI) in the fire service.
Three Things to Consider When Purchasing a Ground Illumination Light
For effective scene lighting, three factors should be considered: Zone Total, Effective Ground Coverage, and Uniformity Ratio.
Decontamination Equipment for Emergency Medical Services Rigs
EMS providers are using an array of decon equipment solutions to be sure their rigs are free of all types of contamination.