Apparatus Components
Brindlee Mountain: We Promise

Brindlee Mountain: We Promise

A number of service techs and other fire fighters from two different states spent four days learning the intricacies of water pumps that are vital equipment on most fire trucks.

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Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 2

Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 2

By Bill Adams Part 1 described my personal opinion that fire apparatus purchasing specifications can be “short and sweet” and right to the point. They should not be used as a textbook or an educational tool for the fire department. Four scenarios were pointed out. A...

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The Rig: Pieces and Parts

The Rig: Pieces and Parts

Parts and pieces are what get our rigs to calls each and every day. You, as the purchaser, need to do your own vetting and understand the availability and durability of those parts on your apparatus.

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Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 1

Purchasing Specifications or Textbook, Part 1

There is no logical justification for a purchaser to explain each infinitesimal feature of a component part, how it works, and why it is being specified. That rationalization should be done at a committee level. At the same time, it is not the APC’s job to explain to potential bidders how each widget specified works.

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Hands-On: Zico Saw Mounting Solutions

Hands-On: Zico Saw Mounting Solutions

https://youtu.be/SISAZ0hByPg This video provides a hands-on look at various Ziamatic mounting options for your chainsaws, rescue saws, K12 saws, and more. Plus an easy, cost-effective way to store and organize spare chains. Products covered include: Chainsaw Mount:...

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Darley CAFS Vision Pumper to Port Edwards, WI

Darley CAFS Vision Pumper to Port Edwards, WI

By Darley Team   Port Edwards, WI , has taken delivery of a Darley Vision Pumper. The apparatus uses a Spartan 380-hp Metro Star chassis, equipped with a Darley PSMC 1500 Pump with CAFS. The engine is a Cummins L9. The truck’s water & foam tank capacity is...

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