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FA Volume 27 Issue 5
FA Volume 27 Issue 5
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Baltimore’s ‘Jobtown’ Fire District Has Storied Past, Part 1
Ricky Riley details Baltimore's storied "Jobtown" fire district.
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Remembering Who Pays the Bills
Ed Ballam wants you to remember who pays the bills.
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Ordering an Aerial Truck in Today’s Market
How does a department approach the potential purchase of an aerial vehicle in today’s market?
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Manufacturers Refine Products to Improve Handline Nozzles
Al Petrillo dishes on the improvements made in the handline nozzle industry.
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More FA Volume 27 Issue 5
Central County (MO) Pumper Honors Veterans
One of the three apparatus was given a special paint scheme and now serves as a rolling tribute to veterans of all military branches.
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Making Sure the Fire Is Out
The various tasks that are required of you can be sometimes tedious and demanding.
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Moving Water
Rich Marinucci "waters" it down.
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The Gravity Hazard
There are two basic training topics that departments should consider engaging in a “deeper dive”—building construction and fire behavior.
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Developments in Fire Hose, from Small to Large Diameter
Al Petrillo details the developments in fire hose.
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Sutphen’s Monarch Cab and Chassis
Bill Adams explains the importance of Hilliard and Dublin, Ohio, with regards to the fire industry.
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Water Flow Appliances Help Move Water Efficiently
Al Petrillo tries to help you get your water flowing more efficiently.
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Precision Fire Apparatus Builds Pumper-Tanker for Madison (IL)
Al Petrillo talks pumper-tankers--the Madison Fire Department's in particular.
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Apparatus Showcase: May 2022
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FA Volume 27 Issue 5
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