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Calculating the curve

The Municipal Posted on December 3, 2013 by The MunicipalDecember 10, 2013
Curve-related crashes are a common cause of firefighter injuries and fatalities. Drivers must recognize the hazards of driving a vehicle through a curve, and be mindful that critical speed is reduced under wet and icy conditions. (Shutterstock photo)

How many times have we heard of a fire apparatus crash that occurred while a vehicle was rounding a curve? There are many reasons for this, most of which revolve around speed. Every curve in the roadway has a critical … Continue reading →

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