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Latest Articles In Ergonomics

Speccing and Buying
Problematic Storage Circumstances Lead to Near Miss

A firefighter is nearly injured during a routine apparatus inspection, all because of a poor storage set-up on the rig. Here, John Tippett explains four common storage circumstances and offers tips for how to maximize storage space and minimize potential for injury.
(Saturday, April 13, 2013) read
Tags: compartmentation, equipment-mounting, ergonomics, storage
Speccing and Buying
The Tech Transformation

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.
(Monday, August 6, 2012) read
Tags: aerial, APU, Arrow, auxiliary power unit, cab, chassis, Dash CF, E-One, eMax, emissions, ergonomics, GREEN Star, hosebed, idle-reduction, Impel, KME, ladder, ladder height, LED, LED lighting, lighting, NFPA 1901, Pierce, Predator, PUC, pump panel, Quest, Rosenbauer, Smeal, Spartan ERV, Sutphen, Transformer, Velocity, Emergency Vehicle Operations
Apparatus Innovations
Apparatus Trends in 2012 and Beyond

Despite economic challenges affecting municipalities across the country, apparatus manufacturers are continuing to innovate, striving to meet the changing needs of the fire service. Bob Vaccaro profiles some of the recent and future trends.
(Tuesday, June 5, 2012) read
Tags: E-One, ergonomics, Firefighter Safety, green technology, idle reduction, KME, multipurpose apparatus, Pierce, purchasing, Rosenbauer, Funding and Budgets

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