Apparatus Showcase: September 2022
Delivery of the Month: London-Laurel (KY) Rescue Squad rescue
FA Volume 27 Issue 9
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Campbell County (WY) Fire Department Gets Hazmat Truck from SVI
The Campbell County Fire Department has taken delivery of a front walk-in hazardous materials truck built by SVI Trucks.
Photo Apparatus of the Day: October 18, 2022
Check out this Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, Woodbridge (VA) Aerialscope.
Electric Propulsion Comes to ARFF in the Form of the Striker Volterra
Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) firefighters now have an electric option in an ARFF truck with the introduction of the Oshkosh Striker® Volterra™.
More FA Volume 27 Issue 9
Observations from Interschutz 2022
The number of apparatus on display at Interschutz this year was lower than in previous years.
Hazardous Materials Response vs. Structure Fire Response
For the most part, when circumstances require a response from local government and there are no clear-cut options, the fire department often is the default agency.
Apparatus Purchasing: Drawings and Blueprints, Part 1
Fire apparatus fabrication is inefficient without blueprints.
Case Study: Hydroplane in KY Results in Firefighter Fatality
Nearly 20 years ago, a firefighter in Kentucky lost control of his personal vehicle while driving over a large pool of water and, in course of the crash, sustained fatal injuries.
Industrial Firefighting Requires Big Foam Systems
Industrial firefighters face big challenges when dealing with massive amounts of flammable products, so the rigs they use typically carry a big foam system.
SVI/Seagrave Builds Heavy Rescue for Earleigh Heights (MD)
For most of the past three years, members of the Earleigh Heights (MD) Volunteer Fire Company have been working on a new squad vehicle, and they decided it was time for something different.
Burp Drafting, An Alternative Primer-Less Priming Method
Achieving a reliable prime quickly and efficiently is paramount to the success of any rural water operation.
Understanding Colorization and Temperature in Your Thermal Imager
I want to expand on thermal imaging more by talking about colorization and temperature measurement.