Fire Apparatus Showcase: March 2023
Check out this Westville (IN) Community Volunteer Fire Department pumper-tanker.
FA Volume 28 Issue 3
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Rosenbauer Pumpers Named After Avengers Join Central Whidbey Island (WA) Fleet
The Central Whidbey Island pumpers are built on a Rosenbauer Avenger chassis with MP3-style bodies and 24-inch enclosed pump houses.
Extension Cords: One of the Most Misused Tools on the Fireground
We know how the electric generator works, what it can and can’t do, and what type of loads it can handle.
Manufacturer’s Profile | David Clark Company
David Clark Company manufactures noise-attenuating communication headsets for clear communication in high-noise environments.
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More FA Volume 28 Issue 3
Resolving Incompatible, Damaged Fire Department Connections
The reasons for encountering incompatible fire hose threads on structures equipped with fire sprinkler and standpipe systems are numerous.
The Motorola APX NEXT XN Smart Radio and XVN500 Remote Speaker Microphone
Radio communications are probably the least exciting component of fireground strategy and tactics, yet without them we cannot operate efficiently and safely.
Stewart Cooper Newell Architects Builds Raleigh (NC) Fire Station 6
SCN designed true arches over the apparatus bay doors to fit the neighborhood detailing, as well as the area masonry and roof forms.
PFAS and Firefighting Foam
Before getting into the issue of PFAS and firefighting foam, I wish to pay a brief tribute to the late Chief Bobby Halton.
What Is a Modern Engine Company?
Engines have become the “do all” base of operations for all types of emergencies.
Apparatus Purchasing: Apathy in Procurement and Specs, Part 1
Some apparatus purchasing committee members do not exhibit the same degree of enthusiasm when serving on a committee as did their predecessors.
Apparatus Ideas | Medford (NY) Spartan Smeal 105-Foot Ladder
Medford started planning for the new apparatus before COVID-19, and the specifications were drafted in January 2021 with bids following.
Delivering Pizza with a Cement Truck—Revisited
I was fortunate to spend countless hours with the late Phoenix (AZ) Chief Alan “Bruno” Brunacini and his disciples.