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| June 14, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 6 |
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Table of Contents Basic Electrical Troubleshooting Upgraded Water Supply Saves Town In Service Opens Nominations for EVT of the Year Technicians Achieve Master Level Certification Three Die in Apparatus Accidents Houston Orders More Ferrara Apparatus Freedom Fire Offers Rescues, Tankers & More Rosenbauer Roadrunner Features Rear Control Panel Crimson Fire Adds Two Dealers NFPA Seeks Comments on Apparatus Standard KME Names New Dealer Recent Deliveries for June Weldon Develops Brighter LED Lights TFT Announces Monitor Incentive Reflective Dots Designed for Diamond Plate Cascade Offers Free Foam System Cole Hersee Offers Locking Switch Magnafire 5000 is Big Light in Small Package Kussmaul Designs Trailer Shoreline Disconnect EVTCC Introduces Foam Systems Exam Apparatus Maintenance Section to Hold Workshop Cummins Approves B20 Biodiesel Fuel National EVT Academy Scores Another Success Shop Truck Photos Wanted Help for Older Apparatus 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 Basic Electrical Troubleshooting By Chris Cavette, In Service Senior Editor Electrical problems can put emergency vehicles out of service as fast as flat tires. Technicians who follow some basic electrical troubleshooting procedures often can get these vehicles up and running with a minimum of time and expense. Special Report Upgraded Water Supply Saves Town The May 2007 issue of FIRE CHIEF featured Stanley, Iowa, and the improvements it made to its water supply. Those improvements were put to the test recently and helped save the town from a wind-driven fire. 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. People In Service Opens Nominations for EVT of the Year FIRE CHIEF magazine is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the In Service 2007 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year. The award will be given to one emergency vehicle technician who has made an outstanding effort to promote a high standard of excellence in quality and safety in emergency vehicles. Technicians Achieve Master Level Certification The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission announced that several technicians have been certified or recertified as Master Technicians. Three Die in Apparatus Accidents A career captain and two volunteer firefighters died in separate accidents while responding to emergency calls in fire department apparatus. 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. Apparatus Houston Orders More Ferrara Apparatus Ferrara Fire Apparatus announced that it had received another order from the City of Houston for nine new apparatus. Freedom Fire Offers Rescues, Tankers & More 
Freedom Fire Equipment of Marietta, Ga., offers customers several types and styles of affordable apparatus, including some that are available for immediate delivery. Rosenbauer Roadrunner Features Rear Control Panel The new Roadrunner pumper with aerial ladder from Rosenbauer America has a unique rear-mounted control panel for both the pump and aerial. Crimson Fire Adds Two Dealers Har-Rob Fire Apparatus in Syracuse and Priority Fire Apparatus in Courtland now represent Crimson Fire in New York state. NFPA Seeks Comments on Apparatus Standard The National Fire Protection Association now has information about the upcoming NFPA 1901, Automotive Fire Apparatus, including a draft of the next edition. KME Names New Dealer Saulsbury Davis Cos. LLC is the new KME Fire Apparatus sales and service representative for central New York state. ADVERTISEMENT 
Do you have questions? We have answers!
FireChief.com is featuring a new service where you can ask industry professionals your questions in specific categories. Panasonic Toughbook is answering questions about Rescue Computer Technology, and Rosenbauer is answering questions about Aerials. In addition, Class 1 is currently answering questions related to Electronics, and Hale is currently answering questions related to Pumps. If you would like to be an expert on FireChief.com you can learn more about the program here. New Deliveries Recent Deliveries for June 
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 Weldon Develops Brighter LED Lights Weldon Technologies says its new V-LED light source produces the brightest LED lights on the market. The new light source was introduced at the FDIC show and is now available in a series of perimeter warning lights for fire, rescue and EMS vehicles. TFT Announces Monitor Incentive Departments in the process of specifying a new apparatus can qualify for a free monitor upgrade worth $2,500 from Task Force Tips. Reflective Dots Designed for Diamond Plate A new product allows departments to install reflective patterns on rear compartment doors and other body surfaces covered with diamond plate. Cascade Offers Free Foam System Departments that purchase a slip-on unit from Cascade Fire Equipment Co. of Medford, Ore., can get a free foam system as part of a limited offer. Cole Hersee Offers Locking Switch A new locking rocker switch from Cole Hersee is designed to prevent accidental actuation of critical components in emergency vehicles. Magnafire 5000 is Big Light in Small Package The new Magnafire 5000 area light from Havis-Shields is only 9 inches wide, but it produces as much illumination as much larger lights. Kussmaul Designs Trailer Shoreline Disconnect Kussmaul Electronics now has a special shoreline disconnect that automatically ejects an electrical shoreline when the trailer brakes are applied. ADVERTISEMENT 
Shop News EVTCC Introduces Foam Systems Exam Fire apparatus technicians can certify their qualifications to work on foam systems by passing a new Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission exam. Apparatus Maintenance Section to Hold Workshop Technicians who plan to attend Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta also can enroll for the Apparatus Maintenance Section Workshop before the show. Cummins Approves B20 Biodiesel Fuel Cummins announced the approval of B20 biodiesel blends for use in its 2002 and later emissions-compliant ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC and ISB engines. This approval also includes the recently released 2007 engines. National EVT Academy Scores Another Success More than 180 emergency vehicle technicians and mechanics registered for classes as part of the National EVT Training Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the week of May 14–18. 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? Help for Older Apparatus Did you know that you can still find parts, service and information for older apparatus? Whether you need manuals to maintain a reserve aerial ladder or parts to restore an antique pumper, there are lots of sources to help you. 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
E-ONE Aerial One Training Class
Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
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