Manufacturer Spotlight: Mercedes Textiles
Mercedes Textiles co-owners discuss the origins of the company, its product lines (it is more than a hose manufacturer), and more.
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Perryton (TX) Assistant Chief Killed by Hoseline
Perryton Fire Department Assistant Chief Scott Glass died from injuries sustained at a structure fire.
NE PA Fire Departments Receive $2M from FEMA for Equipment, Gear
The grants cover fire departments in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania.
Nine NW OH Fire Departments Get $3M in Federal Funding
The awards will provide funding for equipment, protective gear, vehicle acquisition, and more, to keep the public and first responders safe.
Video Highlights
Water Delivery: the Chaffing Block
There are many ways this tool can be used. It is most beneficial when a single firefighter is trying to connect two pieces of 6-inch hard sleeve.
WATCH | FDNY Battles Bronx Apartment Building Fire; Burst Hose and Mayday at Scene
Three people were injured in a fire in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Friday morning.
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OK Fire Department Seeks to Distribute Donated Fire Equipment
This equipment is available free of charge and available on a first come, first served basis.
New Device Will Help Northwest (AZ) Fire District Save Water in Training
A water reclamation device, known as a Pump Pod, is allowing the Northwest Fire District to recycle water used in training exercises.
Don’t Touch the Red Button, Part 2
Part 1 looked at the main instruments providing feedback to operators. Part 2 follows the stream of water from the intake to the discharge.
A Package Deal: An Overview of Attack Package Considerations
This article will examine what goes into designing effective fire attack packages and how to implement them.
Heavy Rescues: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
Typically, at a minimum, heavy rescues are responsible for vehicle accidents and fireground search operations. Technical rescue, too.
Cortland (NY) FD Receives $50K Grant to Replace Supply Hose
This large diameter hose is used to bring water from the fire hydrants to the fire apparatus or go directly from apparatus to apparatus.
Boiling Spring (NC) Lakes Fire Rescue Gets Creative to Remove Alligator from Road
This wasn’t exactly getting a cat out of a tree.
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.