Light Brush Truck Specs
By Chris Cavette, In Service Senior Editor

Light brush trucks are the backbone of wildland firefighting. They are versatile, inexpensive, and can be put into action with a crew of only one or two. Whether departments call them patrol pumpers, grass rigs or any one of half a dozen other names, light brush trucks often can go where larger apparatus can't.

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Apparatus Close Calls on the Web
The Firefighter Close Calls Web site provides information about near misses and injuries resulting from a variety of incidents, including accidents involving fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles.

Firefighter Dies When Apparatus Leaves Roadway
A firefighter in North Carolina died when the apparatus he was driving left the roadway while en route to an early morning fire.

Toyne Has New Dealer In South Carolina
Palmetto Emergency Apparatus Inc. is the new dealer for Toyne Fire Apparatus in South Carolina.

Apparatus
Pierce Delivers First Contender Multi Cab

Pierce delivered the first Contender Multi Cab commercial pumper to Big Horn Fire District #4, which serves Big Horn County, Otto, Burlington and Emblem in Wyoming. The vehicle was financed in part by a Wyoming state grant program and will be placed into service in the western part of the state.

E-ONE Announces Custom Chassis for 2007
E-ONE will offer its Cyclone II and Typhoon chassis for custom fire apparatus built in 2007.

Sutphen Unveils New Web Site
Sutphen has redesigned its Web site to present more information in an easy-to-view format.

Freightliner Will Phase In 2007 Engines
Freightliner plans to introduce specific 2007 diesel engines in its line of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks starting in January.

Recent Apparatus Deliveries
Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at apparatus being delivered to other departments around the country. What are they specifying? Why did they select a particular chassis or component? How do they feel about their choices now that the apparatus are delivered?

JANUARY 2007

FDSOA Apparatus Specification and Vehicle Maintenance Symposium
Jan. 21-24. Orlando, Fla.
This three-day event features presentations from industry and fire service experts on the latest developments in apparatus specifications and maintenance.
Contact: FDSOA; www.fdsoa.org

Waterous Mechanics Seminar
Jan. 22-26, South St. Paul, Minn.
A five-day, hands-on course covering the operation, maintenance and repair of Waterous pumps, transmissions and accessories. Class size is limited and reservations are required. No charge for the class, but students are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.
Contact: Visit www.waterousco.com and click on "Service & Training."

Fire-Rescue East Conference and Exposition
Jan. 26-27, Jacksonville, Fla.
Apparatus and equipment display at the Prime Osborn Center.
Contact: Florida Fire Chiefs Association

FEBRUARY 2007

Waterous Mechanics Seminar
Feb. 19-23, South St. Paul, Minn.
A five-day, hands-on course covering the operation, maintenance and repair of Waterous pumps, transmissions and accessories. Class size is limited and reservations are required. No charge for the class, but students are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.
Contact: Visit www.waterousco.com and click on "Service & Training."

Southwest EVT Conference
Feb. 26-March 2, Fort Worth, Texas
This annual conference is co-sponsored by the Texas Association of EVTs and the Oklahoma Association of EVTs. It is held at the Tarrant County College Fire Service Training Center and is expected to offer up to 30 classes covering all aspects of emergency vehicle maintenance. A special EVTCC test site has been arranged for those who pre-register with EVTCC.
Contact: Mark Brochtrup, 972-462-5175, Texas Association of EVTs

MARCH 2007

Waterous Mechanics Seminar
March 5-9, South St. Paul, Minn.
A five-day, hands-on course covering the operation, maintenance and repair of Waterous pumps, transmissions and accessories. Class size is limited and reservations are required. No charge for the class, but students are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.
Contact: Visit www.waterousco.com and click on "Service & Training."

Waterous Mechanics Seminar
March 19-23, South St. Paul, Minn.
A five-day, hands-on course covering the operation, maintenance and repair of Waterous pumps, transmissions and accessories. Class size is limited and reservations are required. No charge for the class, but students are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.
Contact: Visit www.waterousco.com and click on "Service & Training."

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