Generators

The Firehouse.com Generators product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire apparaus and emergency vehicle generators, on-board and built-in generators, power plants and PTO options.

Operations & Training

The Fire Scene: Being Ready Is Being Safe

John J. Salka Jr.

Oct. 16, 2023

John J. Salka Jr. provides an important reminder that getting ready for a shift or a drill is more than dropping your gear next to the rig at your riding position.

Apparatus

Gallery: Fire Apparatus Friday - July 14, 2023

Firehouse.com News

July 14, 2023

The load characteristics of lithium-ion batteries are an improvement over that of lead-acid batteries and allow a rather constant voltage output throughout their discharge. Lithium-ion batteries don’t require regular maintenance, and they can be recharged via a range of discharge capacities without a reduction in their long-term performance.

Apparatus

Apparatus Innovations: Not Sitting Idle

Barry Furey

Feb. 15, 2021

Stations

At Least $6K in Gear Stolen from TN Fire Station

Feb. 4, 2021

Generators

Harrison Hydra-Gen Stinger 3.0 Hydraulic Generator

Harrison Hydra-Gen

April 16, 2020

The idle-reduction unit, which is also called the Auxiliary Power Unit, often consists of a generator tucked in a compartment, usually above the pump house like this unit on Redmond, WA, Fire Department's new Pierce pumper.

Engines

Apparatus Idle-Reduction Technology Saves Lives and Money

March 17, 2017

Ed Ballam reports on technology that will shut down chassis engines to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.

Apparatus Components

Smart Power Introduces J1939 Generator Controls

Smart Power Systems

Nov. 17, 2016

Smart Power has introduced an exciting and powerful control system for its generators using a SAE J1939 approved format that integrates with a vehicle's multiplexing system.