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This apparatus was one of the first mini-pumpers delivered to the Syracuse, NY, Fire Department in 1971. Like most mini-pumper units of this vintage, it was overweight and suffered from suspension and...
This apparatus was one of the first mini-pumpers delivered to the Syracuse, NY, Fire Department in 1971. Like most mini-pumper units of this vintage, it was overweight and suffered from suspension and brake issues.
Photo by Michael Wilbur

This worn spring came off of a pumper with less than three years of in-service use.
This worn spring came off of a pumper with less than three years of in-service use.
Photo by Michael Wilbur

FDNY mechanics perform a brake job on a tower ladder. Premature brake wear could be a sign of an overweight apparatus.
FDNY mechanics perform a brake job on a tower ladder. Premature brake wear could be a sign of an overweight apparatus.

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During the past few months, there has been a spirited national discussion about healthcare and the leading causes of obesity in adults across the country. No matter which side of the political aisle you may be on, there is little doubt that our nation’s healthcare system is in need of an overhaul...

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During the past few months, there has been a spirited national discussion about healthcare and the leading causes of obesity in adults across the country. No matter which side of the political aisle you may be on, there is little doubt that our...

Article • May 1st, 2013
New Deliveries 5/13

THE UPPER FREDERICK TOWNSHIP, PA, FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a Darley Vision pumper-tanker built on a Spartan MetroStar chassis. The unit features a 450-hp Cummins ISL9 engine, Allison 3000EVS transmission, 1,500-gpm Darley EM pump...

Article • May 1st, 2013
New Deliveries 4/13

THE ST. PETE BEACH, FL, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of an E-ONE Sidestacker 78-foot aerial built on an E-ONE Cyclone II chassis. Components include a 450-hp Cummins ISL engine, Allison EVS3000 transmission, 1,500-gpm Waterous CSU150 pump...

Article • April 1st, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 106

Drill #106: Hose Loads There are many different fire apparatus designs and just as many hose loads. The question is, which one is right for your department? The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among...

Article • February 17th, 2013
Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to think that equipment required for emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to think that aging apparatus is causing headaches, but one of the biggest...

Article • January 4th, 2013
New Deliveries 1/13

THE VALLEY FORGE, PA, VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has taken delivery of a Spartan ERV pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and equipped with a 2,000-gpm Waterous pump, 1,000 gallon UPF Poly Tank III tank, 20-kilowatt Harrison generator, Kussmaul...

Article • January 1st, 2013
Maintenance Roundtable

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance, you would be correct to think that equipment required to meet emissions standards was challenging. You would also be correct to think that aging apparatus are causing headaches, but one of the biggest...

Article • January 1st, 2013
Positioning Aerial Apparatus for Defensive Operations

Recently, we discussed apparatus positioning for truck companies at the scene of a working fire, and we approached this topic with considerations towards operating in an offensive mode; that is, crews were going to be assigned specific areas of...

Article • November 24th, 2012
Apparatus Manufacturers Discuss Multi-Purpose Units

Editor's Note: Firehouse Staff Writer Ed Ballam covered this article in the November issue of Firehouse Magazine and for the November edition of the Firehouse Limited Edition Tablet app. There was a time when parade apparatus was king in fire...

Article • November 8th, 2012
Apparatus Roundtable: Manufacturers Roundtable

It should be no surprise the soft economy is affecting the fire apparatus market. Manufacturers say fire departments are looking for apparatus that can do more with less, lower maintenance costs and high-quality rigs that will last longer than a...

Article • November 1st, 2012
Innovative Rigs on the Street: Suffern's Tiller

The fire service enjoys many proud traditions dating back to when steamers were horse drawn and ladder trucks carried buckets, hooks and an assortment of heavy, wooden ground ladders. Over the years as motorized apparatus became prevalent the ability...

Article • August 28th, 2012
New Deliveries 7/12

THE LUTHERVILLE FIRE COMPANY in Baltimore County, MD, has taken delivery of a Pierce pumper built on a Pierce Arrow XT chassis powered by a 500-hp Detroit Diesel engine. Components include a 1,500-gpm Hale Qmax pump, 1,000-gallon UPF Poly Tank IIE...

Article • July 1st, 2012
Location, Location, Location: The First-Due Truck

The success of the first-arriving truck company is contingent on a number of factors: they should be properly equipped, well trained, adequately staffed and respond using the safest and most efficient path of travel from the station to the incident...

Article • May 22nd, 2012
Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 62

Drill #62: Pump Test Readers will learn about all of the steps required to perform a successful annual pump test. The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk about...

Article • March 18th, 2012
Innovative Rigs on the Street: Paxtang’s Short Wheelbase Pumper

The Paxtang Fire Company operates as Company 40 in the Dauphin County, PA, fire service and is under the command of Chief Todd Zwigart. The fire company annually responds to more than 400 alarms in the borough of Paxtang as well as neighboring...

Article • November 11th, 2011

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