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| February 13, 2008 | Vol. 6, No. 2 |
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Table of Contents Basic Suspension Maintenance A Practical Guide to Salvage Equipment EVTCC Names Master Level Technicians Firefighter Arrested After Tanker Rolls Fire Officer Electrocuted in Aerial Platform American LaFrance Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy E-ONE Names New Dealer Recent Apparatus Deliveries Darley Wins DOD Prime Vendor Contract Havis-Shields Has New Computer Monitor Mounts Weldon Introduces V-LED Interior Light California Fire Mechanics Plan Academy Events Shop Truck Photos Wanted Out-of-Service Indicators Shop Calendar To read about our privacy policy concerning your email address, click here ADVERTISEMENT Akron Brass Reels Akron Brass offers a complete reel product line engineered specifically for the fire service. Rugged and reliable, they have powder-coated paint (chrome-plated optional), stainless steel hardware, and rolled-edge discs with chain guards for safety. Electric cord as well as hydraulic, air, and booster hose are available. http://www.akronbrass.com Feature Basic Suspension Maintenance Suspensions may seem like solid, uncomplicated mechanisms that don't need any maintenance — but they aren't, and they do. Here's a general guide to basic suspension maintenance that applies to any vehicle and any suspension. Special Report A Practical Guide to Salvage Equipment The next time you enter a residence and knock down a fire, take a minute to protect the contents before you start pulling the ceiling or dousing remaining hot spots. That ugly green couch may be somebody's bed, and the television set may be the occupants' most valuable possession. ADVERTISEMENT 
Fire Chief's Station Style Conference will focus on the changing role of fire stations and emergency response facilities. This unique conference offers attendees a personalized opportunity to experience the latest in station design technology and network with chiefs, officers and architects from across the country. Register at www.firechief.com/stationstyleconference/conferenceregistration/. People EVTCC Names Master Level Technicians The Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission announced that the following people recently have been certified or re-certified as master level technicians. Firefighter Arrested After Tanker Rolls A firefighter in New Mexico was arrested after the fire department tanker he was driving rolled over while making a turn. Both the driver and another occupant were injured. Fire Officer Electrocuted in Aerial Platform A fire captain was killed and three other firefighters were injured in Pennsylvania when the bucket of an aerial platform came too close to electrical wires. 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. Apparatus News American LaFrance Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy American LaFrance LLC filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code on Jan. 28. At that time, the company stated it would continue to operate its manufacturing facilities and provide repair services. E-ONE Names New Dealer E-ONE named Fire Service Inc. as its new dealer for northern and central Indiana, northern Illinois, and western Ohio. New Deliveries Recent Apparatus Deliveries  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. Components Darley Wins DOD Prime Vendor Contract W.S. Darley & Co. announced it has been awarded five major contracts from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. The award is potentially worth up to $4 billion over the next two to five years. Havis-Shields Has New Computer Monitor Mounts Havis-Shields introduced a new swing-out monitor base and a universal monitor mount for use with its line of center consoles used in many emergency vehicles. Weldon Introduces V-LED Interior Light The Weldon division of Akron Brass has introduced another apparatus lighting product based on the company's exclusive V-LED technology. Shop News California Fire Mechanics Plan Academy Events The 39th Annual California Fire Mechanics Academy on March 17–21 in Sacramento is slated to feature classes, workshops, a banquet and an emergency equipment show. 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. Did You Know? Out-of-Service Indicators Did you know that it's not sufficient just to say that an apparatus or component is out of service? You also have to provide some sort of visual indication that is recognized by everyone in the department. Shop Calendar Shop Calendar 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. FEBRUARY
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
E-ONE EVTCC F-4 Review
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes MARCH
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
E-ONE Electrical Two
Southwest EVT Conference
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Oregon Fire Apparatus and Equipment Mechanics Association Annual
Training
E-ONE Multiplex Electrical System
California Fire Mechanics Academy
E-ONE EVTCC F-5 Review
E-ONE EVTCC F-8 Review
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes APRIL
Washington Fire Mechanics Spring Workshop
FDIC
E-ONE EVTCC F-6 Review
Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
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