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Table of Contents
Understanding CAFS Performance
One-Day Shop Projects
IAFC Names EVT of the Year
Smeal Selects New Michigan Dealer
KME Adds Reps in East, West
Ferrara Names Florida Service Center
Mechanic Crushed Under Cab
Crimson Fire Introduces New Model
Toyne Gets Add-On Orders From Des Moines
ISO Considers Revised Ratings
Recent Apparatus Deliveries
Plastisol Readies Plant
North Bergen Shop Truck Does It All
Shop Truck Photos Wanted
Once a Year Maintenance is Not Enough
Shop Calendar

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Understanding CAFS Performance
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
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Special Report
One-Day Shop Projects
By Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Sometimes it only takes a little time and effort to make a big change in shop operations. Here are some one-day projects that are easy to do and inexpensive to complete.


People
IAFC Names EVT of the Year
The Apparatus Maintenance Section Board of the International Association of Fire Chiefs selected Don Dominick.


Smeal Selects New Michigan Dealer
Smeal Fire Apparatus named R & R Fire Truck Repair Inc. as the newest member of Smeal dealer network.


KME Adds Reps in East, West
KME Fire Apparatus added new sales and service representatives in Nevada and West Virginia.


Ferrara Names Florida Service Center
ETR Vehicles of Altamonte Springs is the authorized service center for Ferrara Fire Apparatus in Florida.


Mechanic Crushed Under Cab
A mechanic working on the engine of a tilt-cab fire apparatus in California died when the cab lowered and crushed him against the left front tire.


Apparatus News
Crimson Fire Introduces New Model
The First Response All Call vehicle from Crimson Fire features a modular design to provide a choice of firefighting, rescue, patient transport and command functions in a single apparatus.


Toyne Gets Add-On Orders From Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa, added two CAFS pumpers to its order placed with Toyne Fire Apparatus in November 2007.


ISO Considers Revised Ratings
The Insurance Services Office is considering several changes to its Fire Suppression Rating Schedule.


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
Plastisol Readies Plant
The Plastisol Composites North America plant in Groton, N.Y., is slated to be completed in October.


Shop News
North Bergen Shop Truck Does It All

North Bergen, N.J., specified a new 4x4 shop truck to keep a variety of public safety vehicles and equipment running in top condition.

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?
Once a Year Maintenance is Not Enough
Did you know that performing apparatus maintenance once a year does not meet the requirements for certain components and can potentially lead to damage and failures?...


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.

OCTOBER

E-ONE Aerial One
Oct. 6-10, 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

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
Oct. 6-10, 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

E-ONE Multiplex Electrical System
Oct. 7-9, 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

Darley Pump School
Oct. 8-10, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
A free 3-day training session for fire department personnel. It covers pump theory, operation, maintenance and repair of Darley pumps and accessories. Students pay for transportation, lodging, meals and incidentals.
Contact: Charlene Swintek, 800-323-0244

E-ONE EVTCC F-4 Review
Oct. 14-18, Ocala, Fla.
A 5-day class reviewing the material covered on the EVT Certification Commission F-4 Fire Apparatus Electrical test. National EVTCC Test Date on the last day for those who pre-register with EVT Certification Commission.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

E-ONE Aerial Two
Oct. 20-24, 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

Hale Pump Maintenance and Operations Seminar
Oct. 20-24, 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

NOVEMBER

E-ONE EVTCC F-3 Review
Nov. 11-14, Ocala, Fla.
A 4-day class reviewing the material covered on the EVT Certification Commission F-3 Fire Pumps and Accessories test.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

DECEMBER

E-ONE Aerial Two
Dec. 8-12, 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

E-ONE EVTCC F-4 Review
Dec. 15-19, Ocala, Fla.
A 5-day class reviewing the material covered on the EVT Certification Commission F-4 Fire Apparatus Electrical test. National EVTCC Test Date on the last day for those who pre-register with EVT Certification Commission.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus — 2009 Edition
Jan. 1, 2009, Nationwide
The requirements of the new NFPA 1901 standard take effect for all new apparatus orders signed on or after this date. Changes include requirements for vehicle data recorders, tire pressure monitors, chevron reflective striping and many other components, configurations and features.
Contact: NFPA, 800-344-3555


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