PORT ORANGE, FL – Thompson Pump, a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of portable, diesel-driven pumps, has announced that Bobby Thompson is their Branch Manager of the Year. Of the 21 Thompson Pump branch operations nationwide, Bobby … Continue reading →
Each spring downtown Indianapolis, Ind., rises as the center of the fire fighting universe, and this year was no exception. The 85th annual Fire Department Instructors Conference, April 22–27, packed the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium and South Street … Continue reading →
Polls show that trust in government continues to decline, communities are having trouble filling elected offices and volunteers are desperately needed to serve in leadership roles on boards and commissions. Elected and appointed leaders are challenged to find ways to … Continue reading →
The future is always uncertain. Would you have a qualified employee ready to step up into a management position if the spot suddenly vacated due to early retirement, accident or long-term illness? Some cities and towns are tackling those uncertainties … Continue reading →
REGISTER TODAY FOR AN UPCOMING WEBINAR SESSION The First Year as a Newly Promoted Chief Officer May 30, 2013; 11:00 a.m. EDT Webinar Description – This session focuses on the first year as a chief officer from the standpoint of … Continue reading →
Columbia, Mo., fire chief outlines goals and challenges Fire fighting in Columbia, Mo., has come a long way since Chief Albert Newman, his assistant and 11 parttime and volunteer firemen established the first paid department in the city in 1893. … Continue reading →
In need of a new tanker, but can’t afford one? Introducing the All-POLY PT2 1,800-gallon Wildland tanker, stock No. 2389. Featuring a Ford F-650 gas chassis, an All-Poly-constructed tank and body with lifetime warranty, a 700 gallons-per-minute pump and priced … Continue reading →
PORT ORANGE, FL- Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., held their 23rd annual Pumpology® School April 17-19, at their corporate facilities in Port Orange, Fla. Thompson Pump hosted 55 attendees from 15 states and seven foreign countries. The three-day workshop … Continue reading →
Economic reasons led quints to achieve popularity in the mid-80s. Now, with tightening budgets nationwide, departments are considering them again. A “quint” is short for quintuple combination, which is a fire response vehicle that has a pump and a water … Continue reading →
Odyne Receives 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show Green Award for Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application
Waukesha, WI – April 2, 2013—Odyne Systems, LLC, has won The Work Truck Show® 2013 Green Award for an advanced hybrid commercial vehicle it developed with ComEd (Chicago, IL).
Continue reading →In need of a new tanker but can’t afford one? Introducing the All-Poly PT2 1,800 gallon Wildland tanker, stock No. 2389. Featuring a Ford F-650 gas chassis, an All-Poly-constructed tank and body with lifetime warranty, a 700 gallons-per-minute pump and … Continue reading →
