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Navistar Said to Be Planning Changes to Meet EPA Guidelines

Bob Vaccaro addresses how Navistar is being impacted the by EPA 2010 guidelines, noting that if Navistar runs out of the EPA pollution credits and cannot meet the EPA 2010 guidelines, the EPA could possibly force the company to stop building engines for heavy-duty trucks, which includes a large segment of the fire service business.
(Tuesday, May 1, 2012) read
Tags: 2010 EPA guidelines, Navistar, regen
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USFA to Study Emergency Vehicle Visibility

USFA has initiated a study of emergency vehicle markings, lighting and design to recommend best practices for increased visibility to approaching motorists.
(Wednesday, April 11, 2012) read
Tags: apparatus, apparatus lighting, lights, warning lights, Vehicle Operation and Apparatus, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Speccing and Buying
Engine Co. Operations
Tips for Using Deck Guns

Big fire calls for big water, and deck guns have long been used to supply it. But without proper training and practice, crews often misuse this powerful tool. Homer Robertson provides some factors to consider when using deck guns.
(Sunday, April 1, 2012) read
Tags: apparatus, deck gun, master stream, portable master stream, quick drills, Training, Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
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Four Maryland Firefighters Hurt in Accident En Route to Apartment Fire

Four firefighters and three civilians were injured in a traffic accident in Anne Arundel County. The accident happened while a second alarm for a fire was being called out to other firefighters for back-up.
(Thursday, March 8, 2012) read
Tags: accident, injury, Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
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Pierce Recalls Certain 2010-2012 Arrow/Dash/Quantum/Velocity Emergency Vehicles

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 ARROW XT, DASH CF, QUANTUM and VELOCITY emergency vehicles because engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
(Monday, March 5, 2012) read
Tags: Vehicle Operation and Apparatus

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