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April 2008

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Fire Industry Today
Monthly column by the publisher

Cover Stories
Headline stories from the front page

Columns
Articles by our regular columnists

Industry Innovations
The newest innovations in fire and rescue products and technology

Stories
Articles of interest

In The News
People and companies making news in the industry

 

 

 

Pete
Fire Industry Today by C. Peter Jørgensen
W.S. Darley & Co. celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. That’s quite a milestone considering the company is the largest privately-owned fire industry business in the world. More...

Firefighters Grapple With Ethanol Threat by Caitlin Kelly. It’s everywhere – from a recent answer on Jeopardy to thousands of tanker cars rolling past your community. More...

Zico: A Company Where Quality – And Seconds – Count
by Ed Ballam. There are a few brand names in the fire service that are immediately recognizable, and Zico – short for the Ziamatic Corporation – ranks near the top. More...
Apparatus Safety Advocates Set Sights On Width Of Seats
by Lyn Bixby. This month marks the second anniversary of an impassioned meeting that challenged apparatus manufacturers to save lives by designing better seating and seat belts so firefighters would be more inclined to buckle up. More...

Columns

Bobb
Apparatus Ideas by Bob Barraclough

NFPA 1901 Standard  On Apparatus Is Revised
For the last four years, the NFPA 1901 apparatus committee has been deliberating and drafting... More..

Chapleau
EMS Equipment by Will Chapleau

Advanced Devices Help  Gain Intraosseous Access
Over the next few months, through this column I will be looking at specific companies and their missions... More...

Bobb
Keeping It Safe by Robert Tutterow

Conspicuity Means Being Seen – Always
Conspicuity – the quality or state of being conspicuous. Conspicuous – obvious to the eye or mind. More...

We've Got You Covered by Gary McEvoy

NFPA Revises Rescue and Recovery Ensemble Standard
In my previous article, details relating to the utility ensemble of the new National Fire Protection Association... More...

Angulo
Tool Time by Raul Angulo

Ladders Add Safety During Ship Fires
Using ladders at ship fires doesn’t always involve the ship. Life safety is our highest priority at any.. More..

Bobb
The Road Warrior by Allen Baldwin

NFPA 1851 Requires Routine PPE Inspection
There has been a lot of talk and concern about the impact the 2008 National Fire Protection Association 1851 Standard.. More...

Angulo
To The Rescue by Mark Saxelby

The Challenges Of Trench Rescues
Management of trench collapse rescues can be as challenging as any incident in the spectrum... More..

Bobb
Pump Talk by Gary Handwerk

A Look At 10-Bolt Pto Pump Systems
When many of us hear talk about power take-off drives, we automatically think about small gear boxes... More...

Industry Innovations

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In The News

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