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| October 17, 2007 | Vol. 5, No. 10 |
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Table of Contents Basic Fire Hose Maintenance LED Warning Lights Get Better and Better Technicians Achieve EVT Master Certification Medtec Names New Dealer in Pennsylvania Showroom Quality Smeal Delivers Foam Pumper to Charlotte Pierce Launches Redesigned Web Site E-ONE Delivers First HP 100 Platform NFPA Issues Driver Training Standard Ferrara Gets Contract from Columbus Spartan Introduces Furion Chassis Recent Apparatus Deliveries for October Havis-Shields Designs Console for 2008 Fords D.C. Fire Department Gets New Wrecker Shop Truck Photos Wanted Once-a-Year Maintenance is Not Enough Was Maintenance Easier in the Past? Diesel Fuel Can Plug Filters 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 Fire Hose Maintenance By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor Some departments treat their hose like a commodity — they buy it, use it for a while and get rid of it when it bursts or they have money to replace it. A better approach might be to perform regular maintenance. Special Report LED Warning Lights Get Better and Better They might look lumpy and bumpy, but LED lights are becoming popular for many vehicle applications. 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. People Technicians Achieve EVT Master Certification The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission recently announced the names of more than 50 people who had been certified or re-certified as master technicians. Medtec Names New Dealer in Pennsylvania Medtec Ambulance Corp. announced that Glick Fire Equipment Co. Inc. has been named a dealer for the state of Pennsylvania. Apparatus Showcase Showroom Quality 
The latest offerings in apparatus and components provide better capacity and efficiency. ADVERTISEMENT 
RUNNING STRONG SINCE 1987 For over 20 years, Detroit Diesel's Series 60 has been ready for anything. With hundreds of thousands still on the road, the Series 60 has racked up millions of miles getting you where you need to be. Because when you need to be somewhere, the Series 60 will take you there. Visit www.detroitdiesel.com Apparatus News Smeal Delivers Foam Pumper to Charlotte  The Charlotte (N.C.) Fire Department now runs a Smeal pumper equipped with a foam system and large water and foam concentrate tank to handle flammable liquid fires. Pierce Launches Redesigned Web Site Pierce Manufacturing Inc. launched a newly designed corporate Web site. The new site showcases all of the Pierce products, including the recently launched Velocity and Impel chassis. E-ONE Delivers First HP 100 Platform Columbus (Ga.) Fire and EMS took delivery of the first E-ONE HP 100 aerial platform, just five months after the new 100-foot aerial design debuted at the 2007 Fire Department Instructors Conference. NFPA Issues Driver Training Standard NFPA 1451, Fire Service Vehicle Operation Training Program, is now available. The new standard was issued in 2007. Ferrara Gets Contract from Columbus Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. has been awarded orders for the first apparatus in a three-year custom-pumper contract by the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire. Spartan Introduces Furion Chassis Spartan introduced the Furion chassis at Fire-Rescue International in August. The new model features a 94-inch galvanized-steel cab. ADVERTISEMENT 
The Rookie portable motorized fire hose rollers save precious time and prevent costly injuries. Find out how ExxonMobil, Marathon Oil, CAL FIRE, National Interagency Fire Center, USFS, BLM, BIA and municipalities from Texas to Canada manage hose from 1.5" to 7.25". Click here to see The Rookie in action. New Deliveries Recent Apparatus Deliveries for October  Here are the specs of some recent apparatus deliveries. They are listed in alphabetical order by state or province. Components Havis-Shields Designs Console for 2008 Fords Owners of 2008 Ford F-250, -350, -450 and -550 models can now install a center console unit specifically made for these models. The Havis-Shields Under-Dash Vehicle Console features easy installation. 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. 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. Shop News D.C. Fire Department Gets New Wrecker  The District of Columbia has a long history of operating its own wreckers to tow the department's apparatus. The latest one has a 60-ton lifting boom that can rotate to the sides for added versatility. 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. Once-a-Year Maintenance is Not Enough NFPA 1911, Inspection, Maintenance, Testing and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, specifies the types and frequencies of work to be performed. Many people believe the standard simply requires that this work be performed annually, but that might not be enough. 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. The Good-Old Days Was Maintenance Easier in the Past? In the good-old days, things were easier to operate and easier to maintain — or were they? Did You Know? Diesel Fuel Can Plug Filters Did you know that diesel fuel can break down and plug fuel filters? Departments that use apparatus infrequently or store their own fuel are especially susceptible. 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. NOVEMBER Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes Nov. 7, 8 and 9, Manhattan, Kan. Instruction on safe driving techniques and practices for apparatus operators. There will be two 3-hour classes per day on three consecutive days to allow flexibility in scheduling attendance. Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248 E-ONE EVTCC F3 Exam Review Class Nov. 13-16, Ocala, Fla. A 4-day class reviewing the subject matter covered on the EVTCC F-3 exam (fire pumps and accessories). Contact: E-ONE, 352-861-3612 DECEMBER E-ONE Multiplex Electrical System Dec. 4-6, Ocala, Fla. A 3-day class reviewing the E-ONE multiplex electrical system operation, components and troubleshooting. Contact: E-ONE, 352-861-3612 E-ONE Aerial Two Training Class Dec. 10-14, 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 E-ONE EVTCC F-4 Exam Review Class Dec. 10-14, Ocala, Fla. A 5-day class reviewing the subject matter covered on the EVTCC F-4 exam (fire apparatus electrical). Contact: E-ONE, 352-861-3612 JANUARY 2008 Fire-Rescue East Conference and Exposition Jan. 22-26, 2008, Jacksonville, Fla. This popular event features speakers, training sessions and an apparatus and equipment show. Contact: Florida Fire Chiefs Association, 386-676-2744 March 2008 Southwest EVT Conference March 9-14, 2008, Fort Worth, Texas This outstanding EVT training session is jointly sponsored by the Oklahoma and Texas EVT Associations. It features classes on pumps, foam systems, engines, generators, brakes, multiplex electrical systems, DOT chassis inspections and many others. EVTCC test review classes are part of the schedule, and there will be special test sessions on both March 9 and March 14 for those who pre-register with the EVTCC. Contact: Texas Association of EVTs |
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