Patrol Pumpers Speed Wildland Responses
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

Patrol pumpers are sort of like wildland sprinkler systems.

A Practical Guide to Wildland Nozzles
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor

Wildland nozzles usually are lighter, smaller and more versatile than their municipal counterparts.

People
E-One Names New Western Dealer
Classic West LLC is the new E-ONE sales and service dealer for Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and southeastern Idaho.

Woman Killed When Water Tender Runs Stop Sign
A female motorist in Arizona was killed when a fire department water tender went through a stop sign and struck her car.

Water-Tender Accident Injures Two Firefighters
Two firefighters in Wisconsin were injured when a fire department water tender rolled while negotiating a curve on its way to a fire.

Apparatus News
Rosenbauer Introduces New Aeiral Platform
Rosenbauer displayed its new Cobra 101-foot rear-mount aerial platform at FDIC. The unit features a three-section telescoping ladder for greater rigidity at all angles and extensions.

McCoy Miller Shows Side-Loading Ambulance
McCoy Miller showed the first unit of a new side-loading ambulance at FDIC. The body is specifically designed to position medical personnel in forward- or rearward-facing seats, rather than side-facing seats, for improved safety.

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
Apparatus Get a Boost from the Sun
The San Rafael (Calif.) Fire Department has installed solar panels on one of its apparatus to help keep the batteries charged and provide power when the vehicle is stationary.

Shop News
Florida EVT Academy Scores Another Success
The National Emergency Vehicle Technician Training Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., in May attracted more than 150 students for a week of classes and activities.

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?
NFPA Annexes are Only Recommendations
Did you know that the material in the annex sections of NFPA standards are only recommendations and are not requirements?.

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.

JUNE

E-ONE Electrical Two
June 16-20, Ocala, Fla.
A 5-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, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com; http://www.e-one.com/training

Pierce Aerial Maintenance
June 17-18, Appleton, Wis.
Provides instruction on the maintenance and repair of Pierce aerial ladders and platforms including the electrical and hydraulic systems. Also covers the 50-hour and 400-hour inspections.
Contact: Pierce Manufacturing; http://www.piercemfg.com/CustomerService.html

Pierce CAFS and Husky Foam System
June 19-20, Appleton, Wis.
Provides instruction on the basic repairs and maintenance of the Pierce foam equipment, including the related electrical and hydraulic systems.
Contact: Pierce Manufacturing; http://www.piercemfg.com/CustomerService.html

E-ONE Multiplex Electrical System
June 23-25, Ocala, Fla.
A 3-day class reviewing the E-ONE multiplex electrical system operation, components and troubleshooting.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com; http://www.e-one.com/training

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
June 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; http://www.haleproducts.com/Main/Content,30,10.aspx

JULY

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
July 14-18, Conshohocken, Penn.
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; http://www.haleproducts.com/Main/Content,30,10.aspx

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
July 21, Spring Township, Penn.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the Spring Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248; http://www.drivetosurvive.org

E-ONE Aerial One
July 21-25, Ocala, Fla.
A five-day class covering all aspects of E-ONE aerials, including the electrical and hydraulic systems, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com; http://www.e-one.com/training

E-ONE Aerial Two
July 28-Aug. 1, Ocala, Fla.
A five-day class covering all aspects of E-ONE aerials, including the electrical and hydraulic systems, with an emphasis on troubleshooting and repair.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com; http://www.e-one.com/training

Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Academy
July 28-Aug. 1, Greeley, Colo.
Maintenance classes on pumps, electrical systems, foam systems, extrication tools, breathing air compressors and small engines. Hands-on instruction in various welding techniques. Several shop management classes.
Contact: Colorado Fire Mechanics Association; http://www.co-fma.com

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