Fire Apparatus Showcase: December 2023
Delivery of the Month: KME—Warren (RI) Fire Department pumper.
FA Volume 28 Issue 12
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DP3 Architects Triples Size of Easley (SC) Fire Department Headquarters
DP3’s design goal was to take the old building and give it new life as a headquarters fire station. And remain open during renovation.
Chief Concerns | A Look Ahead
One thing to note is that the fire service remains popular. This should translate into continued support of federal programs.
West Haverstraw’s S.W. Johnson (NY) Fire Co. #1 Takes Delivery of 103-Foot Aerial
The fire company has tight streets and alleys in its district, so it was concerned about maneuverability, overall length, and jack spread.
More FA Volume 28 Issue 12
Engine-Tender Brings Plenty of Water for Bethel-Tate (OH) FD First-Due Companies
In 2018, the department determined it was time to replace its aging 1988 Summit 2,000-gallon tender and 1985 Sutphen engine.
Annual LODD Review
For 2022, there were 96 LODDs reported, the highest in the past nine years. It's the first time deaths within 24 hours of duty were included.
Identifying Metals and Torch Troubleshooting
Several oxygen fuel torches are suitable for fire department use, including oxygen acetylene, oxygen propane, and oxygen gasoline.
NFPA 1900: What’s New and Why
On January 1, 2024, a new National Fire Protection Association standard will go into effect for fire apparatus contracted from that date forward.
Apparatus Ideas: Pierce Ascendant Tower Replaces Twice-Refurbished 75-Foot Tower Ladder
The department decided to have the boom and outriggers taken off the original Mack chassis and have them refurbed.
Challenges When Using a Thermal Imager Underground
Working in underground environments can have its challenges when you add some dense smoky conditions into the equation.
Fire Departments Adopt Robotic Technologies for Their Operations
Some fire departments are using tracked and four-legged robots in fire suppression, reconnaissance, and hazmat situations.
Apparatus Purchasing: NFPA and Type 3 Fire Apparatus
The Type 3 fire apparatus is becoming popular, and it could inadvertently or surreptitiously be used for interior structural attack.