Chevron Phillips Company, Baytown, TX, recently took delivery of this Sutphen aerial fire apparatus equipped for industrial firefighting.
Changes in Apparatus Purchasing and Attitudes
There’s been a fundamental change in the traditional “competitive bid” process used to purchase apparatus as well as noticeable changes in the attitudes of some apparatus buyers and sellers.
University Heights (OH) Fire Department Sutphen SPH100 Delivery
The University Heights (OH) Fire Department recently took delivery of this SPH100 from Sutphen.
Hempfield Township (PA) Sutphen SL75 Midmount
Sutphen recently delivered this SL75 midmount to the Hempfield Township (PA) Fire Department.
Official Training for Sutphen Aerial Service and Maintenance
With four sessions offered, these three-day, hands-on training classes will be hosted at Sutphen’s new Service, Parts and Reconditioning Center, as well as its Sutphen Hilliard location.
Buying a Used Truck
Brindlee Mountain has been tracking the things you need to look for when buying a used apparatus and things you should avoid.
More on Clean Cabs
Some proponents of the concept advocate keeping turnout gear (personal protective clothing) out of the crew cab at all times. There is no questioning keeping contaminated gear out of the cab
Spartan Motors Recognizes Importance of Emergency Vehicle Maintenance and Safety with Technician of the Year Award
Marek was honored by Spartan at an awards ceremony at the Fire Department Safety Officers Association’s (FDSOA) Fire Apparatus, Safety, and Maintenance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Gainesville (TX) Pierce Enforcer Quint
The cab and body are constructed of aluminum, and Gortite roll-up compartment doors are part of the body package.
Are “High and Slow” Warning Lights Feasible?
This article does NOT address warning lights when responding. However, some comments made could be applicable to that mode. It addresses warning lights used in the blocking-the-right-of-way mode.
E-ONE Delivers 100 Foot Aerial to Virginia Beach (VA) Fire Department
In addition to the three E-ONE CR 100 ladders, the department operates two E-ONE HP 100 platforms and nine E-ONE Cyclone II pumpers.
Pierce to Make Digital Collision Avoidance Technology Standard on Custom Apparatus
Custom fire apparatus manufactured by Pierce will be equipped with HAAS Alert collision avoidance technology.