Spartan Chassis Redefines Firefighter Safety
Because protection moving to and from the scene is every bit as important as what is available on-scene
View ArticleWhy G-Force?
Task Force Tips announces the New Force line of products which includes the new G-Force line of nozzles. Fight fires, not your budget.
View ArticleZico QUIC-RELEASE Oxygen Tank System
Ed Miller shows off the City of Livonia's new ambulance, featuring a Zico QUIC-RELEASE Oxygen Tank System (OTS)
View ArticleInsta-Chain Automatic Ice Chains
When hazardous conditions of ice and snow threaten your safety, just flip a switch and your Insta-Chains go to work. You never have to stop your vehicle to "chain up." You don't even have to leave the...
View ArticleDrop down Insta-Chains in action
Did you know that some TriMet buses have automatic drop-down chains, similar to those on school buses? These come in really handy when driving on snow or ice, because the operator can deploy them and...
View ArticleZico Releases New Multiversal Extrication Tool Holder
YARDLEY, PA – Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the QUIC-MOUNT Multiversal Extrication Tool Holder, Model QM-ET-MV: an adjustable upright extrication tool mounting solution. The heavy-duty, aluminum...
View ArticleTraffic Control and Temporary Lighting Solutions Available at TheFireStore.com
TheFireStore.com, the leading online source for firefighting equipment and supplies, knows the critical nature of visibility. A wide array of traffic control and temporary lighting options minimize...
View ArticleNarcotics Box Maintains Security for Controlled Substances While Allowing...
Los Angeles — Dean Safe is pleased to offer the Narcotics Security Box. Regulatory compliance is made easier with our Narcotics Box thanks to the security, control, and accountability provided by the...
View ArticleCummins Receives First EPA Certification for Meeting 2012 Greenhouse Gas and...
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that it has received certification for its ISX15 engine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the EPA 2013...
View ArticleCummins Westport Announces New Mid-Range Natural Gas Engine
VANCOUVER, BC - Cummins Westport Inc. today announced it has begun development on the ISB6.7 G, a mid-range 6.7 liter natural gas engine designed to meet the increasing demand for on-highway vehicles...
View ArticleManaging vehicle traffic in smoke
Smoke has the potential to cause safety hazards to vehicle traffic in the vicinity of active fires, especially at night. The following traffic-related items should be considered and addressed in local...
View ArticleNavigating the used fire truck market
Many auctions and used fire apparatus dealers are reporting strong demand for used fire apparatus. At the same time, however, they are reporting that the supply of quality used fire apparatus available...
View ArticleFR1 community: Top 10 ideas to improve fire apparatus
Off-the-wall, no-barriers ideas can lead to very real and useful innovations. And it was in that spirit that we invited readers to join a virtual brainstorming session on our Facebook page about how to...
View ArticleFireRescue1 roundtable: Industry experts on apparatus improvements
When it comes to fire trucks, those who use them and buy them know them best. It was with that in mind that we invited two industry experts to share their apparatus wisdom. Our panel includes Robert...
View ArticleHow to configure apparatus compartments
Taking the time to think through compartment design and features will improve firefighter efficiency.
View ArticleMLB player buys fire truck for hometown
ARLINGTON, Texas — The right fielder for the Texas Rangers has purchased a fire truck for his hometown, which lacks proper firefighting equipment. Nelson Cruz is originally from San Francisco de...
View ArticleFire dept. buys new fire truck after 10 years of fundraising
WONEWOC, Wis. — After 10 years of fundraising, a Wis. fire department has bought a new fire truck. The Wonewoc Fire Department bought the truck last Wednesday and donated it to the Wonewoc Area Fire...
View ArticleTop 10 biggest, smallest, fastest and strangest fire trucks in the world
Fire trucks today aren't just red and big anymore. Who's to say what color they should be or even what shape they should have? While some may seem weird, they all serve the same purpose. Welcome to the...
View ArticleVolunteers from Carbon County, PA Send Disaster Relief Convoy to Sea Bright, NJ
Nesquehoning, PA - What started out as a friend helping a friend has quickly expanded to a massive disaster relief effort by residents and businesses of Carbon County, PA, to help those affected by...
View ArticleU.S. Fire Departments Turning to Hale High-GPM Pumps to Knock Down Fires with...
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires accounted for about $17.6 billion in losses during the last decade, despite a decreasing number of fires. For fire...
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