FireFighterNation

Since the release of NFPA 1901, the fire apparatus industry has experienced a steady stream of technological enhancements, most in the interest of firefighter safety. Bob Vaccaro reviews some of these new features.

In a recent regulatory announcement, the EPA took the unusual step to redefine emissions requirements for fire apparatus, offering “regulatory flexibility” for emergency vehicles meeting the 2007/2010 emissions standards. Bob Graham breaks down exactly what this means, when it will go into effect, and what steps fire apparatus manufacturers and customers will need to take.

In Part 2 of a special report on 2007 and 2010 EPA-compliant engines, we talk with three departments that are having serious problems with the engines.

In Part 1 of a special report on 2007 and 2010 EPA-compliant engines, we take a close look at the history of these engines and how they operate.

Apparatus editor Bob Vaccaro reaches out to the major manufacturers for the latest information related to new features, how they’re addressing firefighter safety and the long-term trends they see in the industry.