Firehouse Apparatus eNL - Mar 12th, 2024
 
 
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March 12, 2024
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Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur explain how apparatus committees should consider ground ladder specification on new vehicles in light of the new NFPA 1900.
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Dozens gathered at the E-ONE fire trucks campus in Ocala, FL, to laud longtime workers and thank fire departments for their business over 50 years.
John J. Salka Jr. provides important food for thought for the driver and officer of a first-arriving engine regarding where their rig should be located.
Michael Wilbur explains why apparatus committees should consider numerous technological advancements that make traveling to fires safer for firefighters.
APPARATUS SHOWCASE
This Pierce Enforcer rescue/engine was placed in service by the Wilmington Fire Department and carries extrication, confined space and high-angle rescue equipment.
This is one of two Type 3 pumpers built by BME for the Palm Springs Fire Department, featuring a 1,000-gpm pump.
Lewis County FPD #15 in Winlock took delivery of this 2,000-gallon tanker, built by Rosenbauer.
This 3,000-gallon pumper tanker was delivered to the North Beaver Volunteer Fire Company after being constructed by Midwest Fire.
APPARATUS NEWS
Three children and an adult in the car that turned in front of the Tulsa fire engine were killed while two adults remain hospitalized.
The volunteer fire departments must paint and add tanks within six months.
A medic in the Lifeguard ambulance suffered life-threatening injuries after being ejected.
The volunteer fire department lost all seven rigs as well as all of their equipment and gear.