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| May 10, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 5 |
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Table of Contents The Advantages of Two-Piece Engine Companies Out-of-Service Myths Chief Dies in Single Vehicle Accident Pierce Ultimate Configuration Changes Pumper Design Ferrara Introduces Tough New Inferno XD Chassis Crimson Fire Unveils the Innovative Boomer E-ONE Displays Roomier, Quieter Quest Cab Pierce Receives Electronic Stability Control Certification Wolverine Offers Low-Cost Tanker New Zealand Brigade Opens Up Recent Deliveries for May Havis-Shields Has New Catalog EMS Expo to Feature Vehicle Sessions Tampa Team Designs a Big Little Shop Truck Shop Truck Photos Wanted Wheel Mounts Don't Mix Full Calendar Available Online To read about our privacy policy concerning your email address, click here ADVERTISEMENT Five reasons why you should specify Weldon V-MUX multiplexing:
Feature The Advantages of Two-Piece Engine Companies By Chris Cavette, In Service Online Senior Editor The concept of two-piece engine companies dates back more than 100 years when horse-drawn hose-wagons ran with steamers. The concept continued after the advent of motorized apparatus, and some departments used it well into the 1970s. Although the idea of running two separate apparatus instead of a single engine may seem odd today, there are several advantages that departments may want to consider. ADVERTISEMENT 
Eastern Kentucky University offers two completely online programs: Bachelor of Science in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology with a concentration in Fire Administration and Certificate in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology. Earn your bachelor's degree or certificate in 2 years. Call 1-866-277-9878 for program details and enrollment dates or visit www.firescience.eku.edu. Editorial Out-of-Service Myths By Chris Cavette, In Service Online Senior Editor In the April issue of In Service Online, I discussed the need to take apparatus out of service when serious problems are encountered. I gave lots of reasons why I think departments should do it, but I also know that there are many reasons why some departments think they shouldn't. I've heard a bunch of those reasons over the years, but most end up being more myth than fact. People Chief Dies in Single Vehicle Accident Brian Zollner, North Region Staff Chief of Operations for CAL FIRE, died after his vehicle left the road and crashed. ADVERTISEMENT 
The seventh annual Station Style Awards recognizes architects and fire departments for their great achievements in fire station construction and design. Awards will be given in five categories: career stations, volunteer stations, satellite stations, combined-use stations and station renovation. Be acknowledged as a leader in fire station architecture and receive national recognition. CLICK HERE to complete an entry form. Apparatus Pierce Ultimate Configuration Changes Pumper Design Pierce Manufacturing broke the mold on pumper design with a new configuration that provides more storage space and results in a vehicle that is easier to use, service and maneuver. Ferrara Introduces Tough New Inferno XD Chassis Ferrara Fire Apparatus recently unveiled its new Inferno XD chassis. The Inferno XD is the extreme-duty version of the company's successful custom fire chassis and incorporates many premium features. Crimson Fire Unveils the Innovative Boomer The new Boomer took center stage in the Crimson Fire booth at the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis. It combines an elevated master stream, light tower and several other functions into a single cost-effective device. E-ONE Displays Roomier, Quieter Quest Cab The new Quest custom cab from E-ONE was on display at FDIC. It features a new look, more interior space and several other features. Pierce Receives Electronic Stability Control Certification Pierce Manufacturing received certification of the Electronic Stability Control from Meritor Wabco. ESC is available now and can be specified on Pierce pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescues. Wolverine Offers Low-Cost Tanker Wolverine Fire Apparatus now offers an opportunity to purchase a 2,000-gallon poly tanker on a rugged Kenworth chassis for a very affordable price. New Zealand Brigade Opens Up Most fire apparatus in New Zealand have large compartments with lots of roll-up doors. If you've ever wondered what they carry behind those doors, there's a Web site that opens the compartments with the click of a mouse. ADVERTISEMENT 
Nominations are being accepted from individual fire and emergency departments that can support extraordinary efforts of a fire chief who, due to local or regional circumstances, has had a significant impact in a department and community. Recognition of these nominations will be duly considered in the Fire Chief of the Year Award. CLICK HERE for more information. New Deliveries Recent Deliveries for May 
Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at the 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 Havis-Shields Has New Catalog The new 44-page color catalog from Havis-Shields features lighting and other products for fire, EMS, and public service departments and agencies. ADVERTISEMENT 
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FireChief.com is featuring a new service where you can ask industry professionals your questions in specific categories. Class 1 is currently answering questions related to Electronics, and Hale is currently answering questions related to Pumps. Click here to view this new service for our readers. If you would like to be an expert on FireChief.com you can learn more about the program here. Shop News EMS Expo to Feature Vehicle Sessions Vehicle technicians responsible for working on ambulances can learn about the latest specification and maintenance standards, procedures and products at the EMS Expo. Tampa Team Designs a Big Little Shop Truck 
The emergency vehicle technicians at Tampa (Fla.) Fire-Rescue designed their own shop truck. The resulting vehicle packs some big features in a little package. 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. Did You Know? Wheel Mounts Don't Mix Did you know that hub-pilot and ball-seat wheel-mounting systems don't mix? Serious problems such as premature wheel cracking, broken mounting studs and potential wheel failure can result if you install the wrong wheels on a vehicle. ADVERTISEMENT Tell a Friend About In Service Online In Service Online provides monthly information and updates on a variety of subjects related to emergency vehicle specification and maintenance. It's timely, comprehensive and it's free! If someone you know might be interested in receiving In Service Online by e-mail every month, please forward this newsletter. Follow this link to subscribe. Shop Calendar Full Calendar Available Online Shop Calendar contains listings of training events, conferences and meetings of interest to personnel involved in emergency vehicle maintenance and specifications. Below are events planned for upcoming weeks. Check the calendar online for all current listings. JUNE
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