• Wide Availability: Available from many apparatus manufacturers.
• Rugged Construction: Designed to operate in a tough environment.
• Versatile Display: Color display is easy to view and use.
• Simplified Maintenance: Display can also show faults in the system to help troubleshoot.
• Expansion Capability: Readily re-programmed to change functions or install future new components.

Recent Deliveries for April

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?

Components
Darley Introduces New CAFS
Darley now offers two new high-capacity compressed-air foam systems for customers with special applications.

Kenworth Offers Cat Engines
Customers now can specify the Caterpillar C9 engine in the Kenworth T800 heavy-duty commercial truck chassis, including the popular short hood and front-engine power takeoff configurations of this model.

Shop News
EVT Group Forms in Kansas
A new EVT organization is being formed to provide regular training and networking opportunities for fire mechanics, emergency vehicle technicians and shop personnel in the central part of the country.

New NFPA Standard Affects Shop Work
A recently published NFPA standard now applies to all aspects of apparatus work ranging from routine inspections to out-of-service criteria. It replaces several other standards and will have a major impact on fire departments everywhere.

ULSD Cold Start Additive Now Available
MidContinental Chemical Co. has introduced a line of ultra-low sulfur diesel additives that can help prevent fuel filter plugging in cold weather without raising the sulfur level of the fuel.

North Metro Gets New Service Truck

The North Metro Fire Rescue District in Northglen, Colo., is now running a new fleet service truck.

Shop Truck Photos Wanted
If you are proud of your department's mechanic truck, fuel truck, tire truck, wrecker or other maintenance-related vehicle, we'd like to feature it in a monthly issue of In Service Online.

Color prints or digital images are welcome. E-mail In Service Senior Editor Chris Cavette at cavettes@ix.netcom.com for details.

APRIL

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
April 16-20, Conshohocken, Pa.
Includes instruction on pump design, construction, components, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and testing. The first day includes optional instruction on CAFS; the last day includes an optional EVTCC test for those who have made prior arrangements with the EVT Certification Commission.
Contact: Hale Products

Waterous Mechanics Seminar
April 16-20, 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 Department Instructors Conference
April 16-21, Indianapolis
This is possibly the largest and best-attended fire service conference and trade show in the United States. Many manufacturers unveil new products at the show.
Contact: FDIC

Oklahoma EVT Meeting and Clinic
April 20, Oklahoma City
Clinic on the specifications and potential problems associated with bio-diesel and ultra low sulfur diesel fuels. Clinic starts at 9 a.m.; meeting starts at noon. Lunch provided. All technicians, shop supervisors and other personnel are invited.
Contact: John Horton, 918-838-5034; Robert Wilkerson, 405-297-1300; Robert Sanders, 405-949-1861; www.okevt.org

E-ONE Electrical Two Service Training Class
April 23-27, Ocala, Fla.
A five-day class covering advanced electrical theory with emphasis on troubleshooting. It includes material on load management, transmission and engine interfaces, Jacobs engine brakes, Telma retarders, starting systems and pump interlocks. Prerequisites are either the E-ONE Electrical One class or the EVTCC F-4 certification.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-861-3612

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
April 23-27, Conshohocken, Pa.
Includes instruction on pump design, construction, components, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and testing. The first day includes optional instruction on CAFS; the last day includes an optional EVTCC test for those who have made prior arrangements with the EVT Certification Commission.
Contact: Hale Products

E-ONE Aerial One Training Class
April 30-May 4, Ocala, Fla.
This 5-day class covers the basics of E-ONE aerial maintenance.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-861-3612

Waterous Mechanics Seminar
April 30-May 4, 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."

MAY

Darley Pump School
May 2-4, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Instruction on the proper operation and maintenance of Darley pumps. This class is for fire department personnel. Inquire about a separate class for factory and dealer service personnel. The school is free, but students must pay their own travel, lodging, meals, and expenses.
Contact: Charlene Swintek, 800-323-0244.

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
May 7-11, Conshohocken, Pa.
Includes instruction on pump design, construction, components, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and testing. The first day includes optional instruction on CAFS; the last day includes an optional EVTCC test for those who have made prior arrangements with the EVT Certification Commission.
Contact: Hale Products

E-ONE Aerial Two Training Class
May 14-18, Ocala, Fla.
This 5-day class covers the disassembly and re-assembly of E-ONE aerial devices. It also reviews troubleshooting techniques and maintenance tips to optimize the performance of aerials.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-861-3612

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
May 14-18, Conshohocken, Pa.
Includes instruction on pump design, construction, components, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and testing. The first day includes optional instruction on CAFS; the last day includes an optional EVTCC test for those who have made prior arrangements with the EVT Certification Commission.
Contact: Hale Products

National EVT Training Academy
May 14-18, Daytona Beach, Fla.
This is one of the biggest EVT training events in the country. It offers review classes for students wishing to take the EVTCC certification tests, as well as a wide range of other classes on emergency vehicle maintenance and repair.
Contact: Florida Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians

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