The bell rings April 22 on the largest firefighting show in the world. Are you ready? FDIC returns to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium April 22 to 27 for five jam-packed days of demonstrations, education sessions and … Continue reading →
Most members of the public feel safe when the big red fire engine or the boys in blue show up at the scene of a crisis. We know that’s why firefighters, law enforcement officers and other public safety officials do … Continue reading →
Is your fire department in need of a new tanker, but you can’t afford one? We have a practical solution. Introducing the All-POLY PT2, 1,800-gallon Wildland tanker. We currently have one in stock, No. 2389, ready for immediate delivery. Some … Continue reading →
Water hammer is a common occurrence in water distribution systems and is sparked when fluid is forced to stop or change direction suddenly, such as when a valve closes or a hydrant opens abruptly. When combined with other factors such … Continue reading →
Confined space rescue preparedness is an essential component of any business or municipality. Confined space training is required for entry into sewers, underground utilities, tunnels and other spaces. But often employees are not trained properly or safely, meaning it can … Continue reading →
Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →
New reporting software helps increase accuracy and maximizes collections The value of quality incident reporting is realized in several key areas that make up the operational integrity of fire departments infrastructure. While the National Fire Incident Reporting System report is … Continue reading →
By KIRSTEN COX Covenant Solutions Cost recovery is a hot new trend in the fire industry. Because of all the buzz, there are a number of businesses looking for ways to add this service to their existing product base. Your … Continue reading →
What most water system operators call hydrant flow or fire flow testing is giving way to a more accurate name for the same process: Line capacity testing. “That’s because this is what you’re doing: The hydrant is like a vessel … Continue reading →
A sea of fire engines, fire rescue equipment, educational speakers and entertaining events vied for an audience at the FDIC national gathering of firefighting professionals in April. But only one received big-screen coverage. From several states and a few foreign … Continue reading →
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, the Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report, more than 2.3 million intersection-related crashes, resulting in more than 7,770 fatalities and about 733,000 injuries, were reported in 2008. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety … Continue reading →
