speccing apparatus @ Firefighter Nation News, Training & Features

NEED PRODUCT INFO FAST?
Stop searching in all the wrong places!

Visit Product Connect Now
Join 100,000+
Get news, videos, blogs & more right on your Wall

Like Us on Facebook
The MyFFN Community
Interact with over 50,000 firefighters in real-time

Create Your Profile Now
Follow Us On Twitter
Stay updated through our tweets on Twitter.

Follow @firenation

Latest Articles In Speccing Apparatus

Firefighter Safety
Apparatus Safety & the Safety Officer

Apparatus safety is a major issue in the fire service, but one that has been given much more attention in recent years. Many improvements in apparatus safety have been made, but as Danny Kistner points out, the key to ensuring apparatus safety is to allow the safety officer to participate in the apparatus speccing and purchasing processes.
(Thursday, April 12, 2012) read
Tags: apparatus safety, LSI 1, LSI 11, LSI 16, safety officer, safety officer’s role, speccing apparatus, Speccing and Buying
Speccing and Buying
Ergonomics in Apparatus Design

With more and more apparatus manufacturers taking ergonomics into consideration when designing their vehicles, Bob Vaccaro offers readers a brief review of some of the more common design changes, including low hosebeds or hose loads, rescue tools mounted on the front of the bumper for easy access and seating and joystick control for aerial ladder operation.
(Tuesday, April 19, 2011) read
Tags: Speccing and Buying
Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
Anchorage Airport Takes Delivery of Multiple Striker ARFF Vehicles

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports in terms of cargo travel, and it also handles aircraft more than 200 feet in length. Bob Vaccaro profiles the six Oshkosh Striker vehicles that provide the ARFF capabilities needed at large-capacity airport.
(Monday, February 28, 2011) read
Tags: Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
Anchorage Airport Takes Delivery of Striker ARFF Vehicles

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports in terms of cargo travel, and it also handles aircraft more than 200 feet in length. Bob Vaccaro profiles the six Oshkosh Striker vehicles that provide the ARFF capabilities needed at large-capacity airport.
(Sunday, February 27, 2011) read
Tags: Vehicle Operation and Apparatus
Apparatus Innovations
A Training Academy Pumper That's Also a Marketing Tool

Louisiana State University's Fire and Emergency Training Institute is a regular buyer from Ferrara. Its most recent purchase is a pumper decked out in the colors of the university.
(Monday, January 31, 2011) read
Tags: Apparatus Innovations

Pages

Latest in News

New Video Highlights Charleston Fire Department Recovery after Tragic Sofa Super Store Fire

Detroit Firefighters Rescue Family from House Fire

Recovery Efforts Begin in Oklahoma

Maryland Firefighters and Sprinklers Quickly Contain Home Depot Fire

Oklahoma Fire Chief Says Search Nearly Complete

Most Popular

Indiana Condo Fire Claims Two Children

USFA: Arizona On-Duty Death

Colorado Firefighters Help Rescue Black Bear

USFA: Texas On-Duty Death

CPSE Accepting Nominations for Annual Leadership Awards

prev next

FEATURED Article

2013 Fire Apparatus Trends
FEATURED Article

The Metal Roof Tests
FEATURED Article

Using YouTube as Training Tool, Part 2
FEATURED Article

Changes to 2013 Grant Programs
FEATURED Article

Charleston Documentary Shows How Leadership and Vision Led to Change
FEATURED Article

Understanding Abdominal Muscle Exercises
FEATURED Article

The Advantages of Ambidexterity on the Extrication Scene
FEATURED Article

Manor Township Fire Department Takes Delivery of Rosenbauer Smart Cab
FEATURED Article

What Color Should a Fire Truck Be?
FEATURED Article

FireRescue/FirefighterNation Announce 2013 Fire Service Writers Awards

FireRescue This Month

Featured Story

Building Financial Support for Volunteer Fire Protection

by Matthew Tobia

Response Options for One-Firefighter Staffing

Nozzlehead offers advice to a reader whose fire...

Time-Saving Tips for a Dash-Lift/Jack

Lifting a dash is an intricate process that...

Get Email Alerts

Latest Activity

Facebook
Hot on MyFFN

Featured on the Nation

prev next