The Business Behind Firefighting

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Ed Ballam explains how his department's apparatus committee is moving through the process of specing a new pumper.
Aug. 19, 2015
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Bauer Compressors' UNICUS 4i
May 22, 2015
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Feb. 19, 2015
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Feb. 11, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Smeal
Smeal Fire Apparatus number 3 and 4, the third built for the hometown, Snyder, and fourth fire apparatus built, nearby Wilber. Both apparatus are still in service. Number 1 is in the Nebraska Firefighter Museum in Kearney.
Nov. 19, 2014
Apparatus cabs and chassis and bodies were included in the American LaFrance auction in August.
Oct. 21, 2014
Firehouse Photo by Ed Ballam
With eight apparatus from five towns lined up around the town common, it seemed only natural to host a 'show and tell' discussion having firefighters talk about their rigs and the stuff they carry on them.
Oct. 17, 2014
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The Chimney Scrubber system uses a unique array of stainless steel coils to completely 'scrub' the inside of virtually any flue.
Sept. 30, 2014
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Sept. 23, 2014

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