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  • March 2012

    • March 2012

    Photos by Chris Barrios
    The line the rigger is handling is the top safety line, the center line is the main haul line and the line at center is the tag line.
    Structural Collapse

    TECHNICAL RESCUE: Louisiana USAR Task Force Trains in Canine-Lift Techniques

    March 1, 2012
    By its very name, an urban search and rescue (USAR) task force must be able to search. The three standard search techniques are physical, technical and canine. All three have ...
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    Medtec Delivers Two RediMedic Ambulances

    March 1, 2012
    COMMUNITY LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC. in Lackawanna County, PA, has taken delivery of two Medtec RediMedic ambulances. The units feature a recessed overhead grab-rail, angled and...
    Courtesy of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
    Screen shots of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District EMS App in action.
    EMS

    EMS: There's an App For That!

    March 1, 2012
    When you finish reading this column, go to your computer, pull up YouTube and type in the search words “did you know.” You will find videos that pertain to how technology is changing...
    Photos by Ron Moore
    Jacking or rolling the dash will require that not only the back side of the base of the A pillar be cut as we normally do, but the base's inside and outside metal plus even the front of the 'box' may have to be cut before the structure will release and move. Cut between the hinges.
    Vehicle Extrication

    University of Extrication: New-Design A- and B-Pillars

    March 1, 2012
    This University of Extrication Trainer’s Guide addresses a new challenge that is arising from design changes of the newest model vehicles being produced today. Manufacturers are...
    Photos by Mike Daley
    Photo 1. The emergency scene is a dynamic, ever-changing scenario where rescuers must be prepared to handle any situation they respond to.
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    The Muscle Of Urban Search and Rescue

    March 1, 2012
    Michael Daley explains why rescuers must be prepared to handle any situation.

    More content from March 2012

    Photo by Ron Jeffers
    Fort Lee
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    New Deliveries 3/12

    Firehouse Staff
    March 1, 2012
    THE FORT LEE, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Sutphen custom pumper/tanker built on a Sutphen Monarch chassis. Components include a 515-hp Detroit Diesel engine, Telma...
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    Darley Delivers All-Wheel-Drive Quick-Attack Unit

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    March 1, 2012
    THE YOUNGSTOWN, PA, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Darley/Dodge all-wheel-drive quick-attack unit equipped with a 305-hp Cummins engine, 250-gpm Darley pump...
    Photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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    Pierce Delivers Velocity Pumper to Scullville FD

    Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
    March 1, 2012
    THE SCULLVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, has taken delivery of a Pierce Velocity pumper equipped with Detroit Series 60 DD13 engine, Allison 4000EVS automatic...
    Photo by Ron Jeffers
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    Rosenbauer Delivers 1,000-gpm Fast-Attack Pumper

    Rosenbauer America
    March 1, 2012
    THE WEST CALDWELL, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed into service a Ford F550/Rosenbauer 1,000-gpm fast-attack pumper equipped with four-wheel drive, two crosslay hosebeds, a booster...
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    Smeal Delivers Custom Pumper to Newport

    Smeal Fire Apparatus
    March 1, 2012
    THE CITY OF NEWPORT, VT, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Smeal custom pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis powered by a 350-hp Cummins ISC engine with an Allison...
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    On The Job Texas: Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Waxahachie Chemical Plant

    Feb. 1, 2012
    On Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, a four-alarm fire in Waxahachie, TX destroyed the Magnablend Industries plant, which manufactured and packaged custom chemicals for a variety of uses,...
    Photo by Ron Jeffers
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    E-ONE Delivers Cyclone II Pumper

    E-ONE
    Jan. 30, 2012
    THE NEW MARKET FIRE DISTRICT in Piscataway, NJ, has taken delivery of an E-ONE Cyclone II pumper equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, Allison 4000EVS-P transmission, 2,000...
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    Seagrave Delivers Pumper to Albuquerque Fire Department

    Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC.
    Jan. 25, 2012
    THE ALBUQUERQUE, NM, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Seagrave Marauder II pumper powered by a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, Allison 4000EVS transmission, 2,000-gpm Waterous...
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    KME Delivers Custom Pumper

    Phil Gerace
    Jan. 25, 2012
    THE RANDOLPH, VT, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME custom pumper built on a KME Predator MFD chassis. Components include a 475-hp Maxxforce 13 engine, Allison 4000EVS...
    Photo by Ron Jeffers
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    Sutphen Delivers to Fort Lee, NJ, Fire Department

    Alissa McGlone
    Jan. 25, 2012
    THE FORT LEE, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Sutphen custom pumper/tanker built on a Sutphen Monarch chassis. Components include a 515-hp Detroit Diesel engine, Telma...