Fire Apparatus Showcase: December 2022
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FA Volume 27 Issue 12
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Ohio Fire Department Keeps Fleet All Sutphen with New Aerial
Its fleet consists of an engine, a rescue-pumper, an aerial ladder platform, and three advanced life support (ALS) ambulances.
Manufacturer’s Profile: SoundOff Signal
SoundOff Signal is a global leader in vehicle LED lighting, controls systems, and electronic warning solutions.
Fire Departments Use More Electronic Devices in Rigs and on Scene
Firefighters and incident commanders are using more rugged laptops, tablets, and hand-held devices both in the cabs of fire apparatus and on the scenes of fires and other emergencies.
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More FA Volume 27 Issue 12
A History of LTI and Ephrata’s Ladder Trucks, Part 1
Around the time Grove developed its ladder tower in the early 1970s, Mahlon Zimmerman purchased Grove’s aerial ladder division. He called it Ladder Towers Incorporated (LTI) and moved it to Leola, PA.
Why Bother with Standards?
Unfortunately, there remains a lot of misinformation within the fire service about our standards, almost all of which are National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
To Predict the Future, Examine the Past
Every year, the topic of this column is a prediction of what may be ahead for the fire and emergency services in the coming year.
San Francisco Fire Department’s Fire Station No. 35 Floats in Bay
The new 14,900-square-foot fire station was designed as a floating structure to be less susceptible to earthquakes and rising sea levels.
Seaford (NY) Chooses Rosenbauer Aerial and Engine
Since the department had a good experience in the past with Rosenbauer, it decided to go that route again.
Mini-Pumpers and Quick-Attack Rigs Remain Popular
Some fire departments around the country continue to use the strategy of attacking a structure fire with a small quick-attack rig or mini-pumper.
Outdated Equipment, Compelling Stories, and Reasonable Requests Drive Grant Decisions
It’s wish season. Fire departments everywhere are preparing for the season, hopeful and listing everything needed.
Where Do You Carry Your Thermal Imager?
In my job, I get to communicate with firefighters from all around the world. This leads to some interesting conversations about how they operate, types of responses, and obviously thermal imaging.