Trucks built for firefighters, by firefighters By JONATHAN WISE | Wynn Apparatus Wynn Southeast Apparatus is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of custom fire and emergency apparatus that is dedicated to a “service first” approach when building new or refurbishing existing apparatuses. … Continue reading →
Summit’s Ford-554 Extreme four-wheel drive, 11-foot body is customized exclusively for each client. It features a gross vehicle weight rating increased to 23,000, Continental multi-purpose 81-inch tires, three-piece wheels, a Beadlock/Runflat system, increased approach and departure angles, ground clearance, heavy-duty … 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 →
Husky self-supporting tanks are the perfect solution when storage or manpower are concerns. Low-side and high-side models and open top, frameless portable tanks are available. Great for oil spill clean up, chemical or fuel storage, potable or wastewater storage and … 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 →
Fourteen years later, law enforcement is dealing with an alarming increase of types of shootings at schools, malls, factories and other locations. These shootings have led law enforcement to take part in what is termed “rapid deployment training.” The idea … Continue reading →
What truly sets the new All-POLY Series apart isn’t its redesigned polypropylene body or its rust-proof, corrosion-proof and lightweight design. What sets the All-POLY Series apart is its lifetime tank and body warranty with a lower price tag than conventional … Continue reading →
On Dec. 13, 2012, Newtown, Conn., was an idyllic and relatively unheard-of New England community. But at 9:30 a.m. the following day, it became synonymous with Aurora, Virginia Tech, Columbine and other scenes of national tragedy after a gunman entered … 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 →
When natural disasters strike communities, one of the challenges to recovery is a displaced population. One way residents can stay in the area and on or close to their property is by leasing a portable home. That’s where Tennessee-based Southwest … Continue reading →
