Cantankerous Wisdom: Indian Tanks and Power Wagons
Article ideas are often run by Raisin Squad members during morning coffee. They occasionally put topics into perspective.
FA Viewpoints | NFPA 1900 and Required Equipment
Did the NFPA make the right decision moving most equipment to the Annex and recommending it vs. requiring it on newly delivered rigs in NFPA 1900?
Cantankerous Wisdom: Rubber Goods and Raisins
During one morning coffee with the Raisin Squad, I had mentioned something about turnout gear, also known as rubber goods in the old days.
Cantankerous Wisdom: Hubris, Arrogance or Common Sense?
When a gaggle of ex-fire chiefs get together and starts telling stories and fighting fires of years past, the gloves occasionally come off.
Fire Apparatus Observations: Post Show Analysis
Often, photographs taken in haste at the show are brought home and later analyzed without the benefit of notes.
Cantankerous Wisdom: Salvage Covers or Tarps?
Why did many fire departments ditch the heavy canvas salvage covers?
Apparatus Purchasing: ISO and NFPA Equipment Lists
Ancillary equipment is minor, loose, and auxiliary equipment. It includes everything that is loaded on a truck before it is put in service.
2024 FDIC Apparatus Observations – Part 2
Observations include features I personally liked, or disliked, and some I don't understand. Vendors were not interviewed.
2024 FDIC Apparatus Observations – Part 1
Observations include features I personally liked, or disliked, and some I don't understand. Vendors were not interviewed. —Bill Adams
Apparatus Purchasing: 2½-Inch Discharge Valve Controllers
The controllers used to operate 2½-inch discharges is the subject. No preference is made. The intent is to make purchasers aware.