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    Firehouse Fire Apparatus Telematics Survey
    Firehouse.com News
    April 27, 2025
    We want to understand what your fire department's current use of telematics, or desired needs are with just a few questions.
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    Firehouse Staff
    March 17, 2025
    What often requires two or three members to access hard sleeve, stretch and maneuver it, and get it down from apparatus now requires only one with a new gantry system.
    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    Pump panels from earlier rigs, such as the one on this 1977 Mack CF rig, generally were more compact, with all discharges controlled via direct-acting linkages and pull rods. In later years, NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus was changed to require that a gauge be located adjacent to the respective discharge control. Note the vernier throttle on the lower panel and the discharge relief valve in the upper right panel.
    Tom Shand
    March 11, 2025
    Tom Shand covers discharges, controllers, pump styles, intakes and hosebeds in his comprehensive explanation of all that must be considered to make a driver/engineer's job safer...
    Photos by Jeffrey Gaskin
    The new Meritor drive axle wheel end will allow for 17-inch disc brakes to be used at higher gross axle weight ratings.
    Jeffrey D. Gaskin
    March 11, 2025
    Jeffrey D. Gaskin delivers a guide to four vehicle systems that are key to gross axle weight ratings and gross vehicle weight ratings.
    Photos by Rick Mosher
    fire department pumpers portable ladder access Rick Mosher
    Rick Mosher
    March 11, 2025
    Rick Mosher details the reasoning for some departments to specify a high-side/low-side pumper that includes curbside access to ground ladders.
    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    Freeland, PA, Fire Department (FFD) Engine 54 is a 1992 Seagrave that was ahead of its time with respect to incorporating multiple attack lines, split beds for large-diameter supply line, and portable and fixed master stream appliances.
    Tom Shand
    March 3, 2025
    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur explain why pumpers that operate out of two Pennsylvania departments exemplify the importance of balancing water supply with rig wheelbase, length...