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January 2008
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Fire Service Today by C. Peter Jørgensen
As we move into the new year you will notice some changes in this magazine’s organization and presentation of news and information. We have also strengthened our editorial formula to further separate us .... More...
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Apparatus Ideas by Bob Barraclough
An Unconventional Way Of Buying ApparatusThe city of Mountain View, population 71,995, is located in Northern California’s Silicon Valley. More.. |
EMS Equipment by Will Chapleau
New Year Resolutions: Be Safe, Be Professional
Now that the holidays are over, and we’re into the New Year, it’s time to think about some resolutions... More... |
The Road Warrior by Allen Baldwin
A New Year: New Resolutions
Welcome to 2007, a new year and new beginnings. This time of year brings renewed hope and the feeling ... More... |
We've Got You Covered by Gary McEvoy
Protective Clothing Selection Step Two: Conduct A Field Test (Part 2 of 3)
In the first article, we discussed conducting risk assessment as the first step in the protective clothing selection process. Information was provided for how departments should conduct a hazard and risk assessment. More...
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Stories
Don’t Waste Taxpayer’s Money on Big Pumps By Michael Farrell
In regards to the issue of fire departments equipping their new pumpers with super-sized pumps... More...
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Big Pumps Are Needed To Move Big Water By Gary Handwerk
There are several valid reasons why fire departments need to buy big pumps, more than 1,250 gpm. More... |
Morton Grove Likes The Versatility Of Smeal Quint By Ron Heal
Morton Grove Fire Chief Tom Friel and his department’s apparatus committee needed a new pumper and since the community ... More... |
Smartbrake Releases New Secondary Braking Product
Smartbrake USA, a manufacturer of engine retardation brakes, has developed a new product called The VPS Brake. More..
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New Cutters From TNT Rescue Systems
TNT announces its new line of auto extrication cutters, the SLC-24 and the SLC-27. . More... |
Rookie Sidekick Power Hose Roller Tested In Texas
Deschutes River Manufacturing recently demonstrated its power fire hose rollers for 400 industrial firefighters from across .... More...
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RELM Develops New Mobile Radio Repeater System
RELM Wireless Corporation has introduced a transportable, lightweight, radio repeater system in a waterproof carrying case. , More... |
Pierce Gets First Orders For New Velocity Chassis Units
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Appleton, Wis., has received its first order for apparatus to be built on its 21st Century Velocity chassis... More...
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Pierce Contender Offers Commercial Multi Cab
Pierce Manufacturing has developed a Contender Multi Cab commercial pumper, delivering its first to Big Horn Fire District No. 4, ... .More... |
National Guard Buys RAE Kits To Help First Responders
The United States Army National Guard has purchased and received delivery of custom configured RAE Systems’ AreaRAE, ... More...
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ESi Partners With Salamander For Accountability Solutions Emergency Services integrators (ESi), a leader for incident management systems, has agreed with Salamander Technologies ... More... |
Handheld Device Identifies Suspect Bottle Contents
Ahura Corporation, manufacturer of the FirstDefender handheld chemical identification system, has been working with federal agencies... More..
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MSA Orion Plus Incorporates IR Sensors
The MSA Orion Plus detector keeps firefighters and first responders safe by combining the features of the company’s Orion Multigas.... More... |
H.O. Bostrom Seats Fit Ford F Series Trucks
Crew cab self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) seats by H.O. Bostrom are approved for use in Ford medium and super .. More..
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Accuride Makes Shorter Slides For Ambulances
Accuride announces new 6-inch and 8-inch lengths in precision shelf and draw slides are now available in full extension models. More... |
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