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NVFC, USFA Launch Web-Based Training Information for Safe Emergency Vehicle Operations

This innovative, web-based educational program includes an emergency vehicle safety best practices self-assessment, standard operating guideline examples, and behavioral motivation techniques to enhance emergency vehicle safety

News • October 12th, 2005
Restoration of Eastpointe's 1921 Fire Truck in Michigan

It won't be long until Eastpointe firefighters can brag about having Macomb County's flashiest fire truck.

News • April 7th, 2005
San Ramon, California Firefighters to Use Flashy PT Cruisers

When San Ramon firefighters go to schools to teach safety and character programs, they won't simply arrive in a red Jeep Cherokee or other fire vehicle.

News • April 1st, 2005
London Fire Brigade’s New Rescue Companies Go Live

As a result of an increase in its counter-terrorism (New Dimensions) budget, the London Fire Brigade has increased the number of Rescue Companies.

News • October 19th, 2004
Miramar, Florida Fire-Rescue Goes High-Tech With Ambulances

Miramar has something the rest of the world doesn't. Prototype, state-of-the-art Freightliner M2 ambulances

News • February 4th, 2004
Oregon Town Seeks Lost Funds From Equipment Broker

The city is trying to recover nearly $100,000 extra it paid for a rescue vehicle, after the broker handling the purchase used the city's money to aid his struggling business.

News • January 23rd, 2004
East Providence, Rhode Island Sues Truck Maker

The City of East Providence, Rhode Island filed a law suit in Providence County Superior Court claiming breach of contract and breach warranty against specialty vehicle and fire truck manufacturer KME of Nesquehoning, Pa.

News • January 9th, 2004
NFPA Reviews Apparatus Standards

NFPA is currently reviewing NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 1999 Edition.

News • November 20th, 2002
The Future of Apparatus - Part 3

Do you see the industry becoming more assembly-line oriented or utilizing more custom designs? Ferrara: An apparatus manufacturer will need to do both. The assembly-line units will enable them to provide lower-cost units to budget restricted...

News • January 31st, 2000

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