Obesity is a major health issue for Americans. In fact, obesity is a recognized medical condition with potential for extreme consequences for all firefighters. Firefighters with...
The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Health and Safety Committee has compiled a set of priority areas where firefighter health and safety can be impacted and the best ...
The Davey two-stage portable pump from Darley is now available in a CAFS version that has the same patented drive system as the other systems manufactured at the Odin Foam Division...
Firehouse® Magazine recently asked a sampling of fire chiefs for their opinions about apparatus purchasing, especially in light of the current economic situation. We selected ...
The new HURST JAWS OF LIFE S 700 series cutter design has improved blade geometry, which enables the forged shock-resistant tool steel blades to attain their maximum cutting capability...
INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORP. has introduced the Ventis MX4 multi-gas detector. The unit is a lightweight, highly configurable instrument that is available with or without an integral...
ELKHART BRASS has introduced the HERO Pipe high-rise system, designed to address the unique challenges of fires in skyscrapers and tall buildings beyond the reach of ladder trucks...
OSHKOSH AIRPORT PRODUCTS has introduced the Stinger Q4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) designed for airport and specialized firefighting applications. The vehicle features 4x4...
SAFEGUARD AMERICA LLC and W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES INC. announce the new FireGuard 3DX firefighter glove. Certified to the 2007 edition of the NFPA 1971 standard, the all-leather...
BULLARD’s Eclipse personal-issue thermal imager is now available with a 160 x 120 high-resolution engine. This optional feature enhances the versatility of the Eclipse by providing...
ELBECO now offers 100% cotton polo shirts, work pants, shorts and caps. Polos are N-Zyme washed to minimize shrink and fading and feature fine gauge pique fabric, extra-long shirt...
BRAUN INDUSTRIES INC. has debuted the Super Chief model ambulance on a Hino 258ALP chassis specifically designed for the fire-EMS service. With Braun’s exclusive Solid Body construction...
IMLCORP has introduced the SOUNDCOMMANDER SC1000MC (mobile convertible) and SC 1300MC ruggedized portable emergency notification loudspeaker systems, offering power and voice ...
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. has announced the newest addition to its award-winning APX Project 25 (P25) mission-critical two-way radio series with the introduction of the APX 6000XE...
DRÄGER has introduced the UCF 6000, a technologically advanced thermal imaging camera designed to optimize image quality and simplify operations in the most extreme conditions...
KME has introduced the 79-foot AerialCat aerial ladder. Mounted on a KME Predator single-rear-axle chassis with a 425-hp engine, the ladder is available with an unrestricted 500...
American Medical Response (AMR), which claims to be the largest private ambulance company in the country, announced on Feb. 14 that it was being purchased by the large private...
THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT, Mitchell Volunteer Fire Company 3, has placed in service a Ferrara Ember pumper outfitted with a 400-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax...
The Pentagon, located in Arlington County, VA, is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense and the world’s largest office building in terms of square footage – 6.5 million...
THE MATTAWAN, MI, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Midwest Fire Model PT4 3000 tanker-pumper built on a Freightliner chassis. Components include a 330-hp Cummins...
ROANOKE, VA, FIRE-EMS has taken delivery of a BullEx 27-foot Fire Safety Trailer featuring an interactive kitchen emergency scenario with Bullex SmartProp components. The trailer...
THE ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Crimson pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. The unit is equipped with a 425-hp Cummins ISL engine, 1,750-...
THE NAPANOCH, NY, FIRE DISTRICT has taken delivery of a KME custom pumper built on a KME Predator MFD chassis. Components include a 515-hp Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, 1,500...
OCEAN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 1 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, has taken delivery of an E-ONE Quest pumper equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax 200-23 pump, 750-gallon...
THE PALMYRA, MO, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Danko tanker built on a Freightliner M2 106 chassis and powered by a 330-hp Cummins ISC engine. Components include...
THE BROOMALL, PA, FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a 4 Guys quint built on a Spartan Gladiator LFD chassis. The unit features a 500-hp Cummins ISM engine, 1,500-gpm Waterous...
THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT, Mitchell Volunteer Fire Company 3, has placed in service a Ferrara Ember pumper outfitted with a 400-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qmax...
Identifying that a crash-damaged vehicle is in fact a gasoline-electric hybrid is a critically important first step in effectively dealing with a hybrid vehicle incident.
Most all types of apparatus, whether engine or ladder company units, will at some point require members to climb up onto the vehicle to perform firefighting duties, rack hose ...
The absence of tactical accountability on the fireground is dangerous and has contributed to the death of many fine men and women. Part one introduced the concept of “tactical...