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Table of Contents Finding Safety and Savings Vicious Cycle Master Technician Rig Ready Pierce Delivers Interactive Cab to Children's Hospital CFD Turns Trucks into Mobile Hot Spots Recent Apparatus Deliveries Florida EVT Association Shop Truck Photos Wanted Find More Content Online To read about our privacy policy concerning your email address, click here ADVERTISEMENT Go Green and Save Some Green with Rosenbauer Rosenbauer has developed the first environmental-friendly fire apparatus. Built on a Commander AT chassis, Rosenbauer's Green Star pumper utilizes an Auxiliary Power Unit to help run the truck's systems while keeping the engine off, thus saving fuel and DPF service costs. Click HERE to learn more. Editorial By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director While doing some Internet research last week, I came across a U.S. Fire Administration firefighter fatality notice from Feb. 23. The notice read that 34-year-old Firefighter Derek North of the Stockton Fire Department in Lakeland, Ga., died while responding to a fire call. North’s brother was driving the department’s 1966 Ford Fire Knocker when he swerved to avoid a collision. The vehicle overturned and Derek North, who was in the officer’s seat, was killed while Chad North sustained serious injuries. Several years ago, the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association issued a white paper that claimed that 50% of apparatus in the United States is older than 15 years and not in compliance with NFPA standards. But even if a fire truck might is old and non-compliant, if it is properly maintained and safely operated, no one should die. The current economy is making it more difficult for fire departments to purchase new apparatus and the future is not looking much better. Fire chiefs across the country are looking closely at all aspects of apparatus specifications, leasing options and preventive maintenance. Click Here for More ... ADVERTISEMENT 
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