Apparatus & Tools

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Receives Industry Safety Award

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:26:00 GMT

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has once again awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus with the LWCC Safest 70 Award.

New 24 Volt Power Converter

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Gradall Industries Introduces the SERV FA 50

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:11:00 GMT

Gradall Industries is introducing the Strategic Emergency Response Vehicle [SERV] FA 50 firefighting device, designed to be mounted on a fire truck to dramatically increase firefighting efficiency and safety.

Jury: TX Fire Department, Apparatus Manufacturer Equally at Fault in Firefighter Deaths

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:32:00 GMT

Jurors found a fire apparatus manufacturer and the Kilgore (TX) Fire Department equally at fault in the 2009 training deaths of two firefighters.

Drager wins City of Baltimore Fire Department bid

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:36:00 GMT

Dräger announced that the City of Baltimore selected Dräger SCBA equipment and supplies for its fire department, as per bid number B50001868.

Custom Built Fire Truck Will Tour Country

Sat, 05 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT

Donald Pleasants, CEO of Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, a producer of ambulance remounts, rescue vehicles and specialty vehicles, announced that the fire truck "Debbie" is touring around the United States to raise Breast Cancer awareness as part of the Guardians of the Ribbon Pink Heels Tour.

(May 2012)

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:27:00 GMT

This is in reference to "Firematic Concerns of Hybrids and Electric Vehicles" by David Dalrymple (Extrication Tactics, February 2012). I would like to pass on some helpful information.

KME to Unveil New Engine Rescue with Digital Panel

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:43:00 GMT

The KME 2012 FDIC display will feature a new engine rescue with a compact, all digital pump panel display. The unit brings together the latest technology and functionality required by today’s multi-tasking fire service.

KME Unveils New Engine and Transmission Combinations

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:41:00 GMT

The KME 2012 FDIC exhibit will feature a wide range of custom apparatus with the largest offering of horsepower and model options available to the fire service.

TN Firefighter Invents Device to Keep Cool

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:07:00 GMT

An East Tennessee firefighter has invented a device to help his colleagues stay cool and safe.

Fire Department Saves Time and Money with Vinyl Wraps

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:53:00 GMT

Pierce Lands Order For 30 Custom Fire Trucks From Brasilia Federal District Fire Department

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:57:00 GMT

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced that it has received an order for 30 custom fire trucks from the Brasilia Federal District (DF) Fire Department in Brazil.

Pierce Celebrates 30 Years Of Building Custom Chassis With Display At FDIC

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, today presented its industry-leading lineup of custom fire and emergency vehicles at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vehicle Intelligence, Efficiency, Leading-Edge Innovations From Spartan ERV

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:38:00 GMT

Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), introduced two innovations that can be applied across a number of Spartan ERV pumpers, aerials, tankers and wildland/urban interface units to improve the efficiency of emergency responders and firefighters.

From The Jump Seat to the Right Seat

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:02:00 GMT

“If we bury our mistakes, we will bury more firefighters,” asserted Steve Chikerotis, at his “From the Jump Seat to the Right Seat” workshop Tuesday afternoon.

HME Scorpion Unveiled at FDIC 2012

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:03:00 GMT

HME Ahrens-Fox has announced that its innovative HME Scorpion 104' Platform fire apparatus with tandem front steer axles and rear dual drive axles will be introduced to the industry at this year's FDIC (Fire Department Instructor Conference &Exhibition) at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, Indiana this April 26th through April 21st, 2012.

Proposal to Put Ads on Side of Baltimore Fire Apparatus

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:18:00 GMT

A Baltimore City (MD) councilman is proposing putting advertisements on the sides of fire trucks to help save three fire companies that are slated for closure.

Spartan Motors Highlights Company's Process Innovation and New Approach to Bringing Products to Market

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Tradeshow attendees who visit the Spartan Motors booths (2423 and 2403) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) will notice the Charlotte, Michigan-based company is pushing process innovation across the company.

Firetec to Demo New Version of App at FDIC 2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:09:00 GMT

Firetec will demo the Beta version of its new Firetec Used Apparatus App at FDIC 2012.

Danko Debuting Trucks at FDIC 2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:37:00 GMT

Danko is debuting a pair of new trucks at FDIC 2012.