Firehouse Apparatus eNL - Dec 12th, 2023
 
 
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December 12, 2023

Congratulations to David B. Rupert of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services in Norfolk, VA, on being named 2023 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year by Firehouse and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association. Rupert is a U.S. Navy veteran and has worked for the Navy for 23 years.

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Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur found that the DCFEMS is unique in that it authors its own specifications for each major type of apparatus and details its requirements for bid submissions, specific component models, part numbers and warranty requirements.
Dr. Stephen Solomon looks at recent studies that compare accident rates for red vs. lime-yellow apparatus.
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Neil Sjostrom keys on what apparatus committees must address to optimize a new rig when it comes to battery-powered equipment compared with corded tools.
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Mark Miller reminds members of apparatus committees of the importance of analyzing apparatus type, staffing response district and run cards prior to specifying portable ladder requirements.
APPARATUS SHOWCASE
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This week's gallery showcases all things water - pumpers, tankers and rescue-style pumpers, including two top-mount pumpers.
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Take a look at Jeep 4x4 water rescue unit for New Jersey, two 2,500-gallon tankers, a quint designed for auto extrication equipment and a new pumper.
APPARATUS NEWS
Two Bellingham fire stations were without pumpers Friday because of maintenance issues and mechanic shortages.
Jupiter officials plan to buy more rigs for its fire department slated to start on Oct. 1, 2026.
Rock Hill Firefighters Trista Cheeks and Logan Gordy beat the odds after being ejected as their rig rolled.
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