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<title>A peek behind the Darley curtain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Jean Murphy The Chicago Daily Herald ITASCA, Ill. &mdash; Mention the name &quot;Darley&quot; to virtually any firefighter in the world and you will find at least some spark of recognition. Itasca-based W.S. Darley &amp; Co. is a major manufacturer and distributor of firefighting pumps, fire trucks and other firefighting apparatus which they market all over the world and, more recently, they have ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2012 15:07:42 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Equipping your fire truck: 3 key design tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Probably one of the most overlooked areas during the spec-writing process for a new apparatus is the weight and mounting of portable equipment. After deciding on the purpose of the apparatus, it is essential to plan for the equipment needed to carry for that specific purpose. Using NFPA 1901 will make it easier to plan the apparatus and the weight distribution of tools and other added equipment. The ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:12:11 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>New rear-mounted aerial unit includes data screen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Smeal Fire Apparatus was showing off its new 105-foot rear-mounted aerial unit at FDIC. The rig has a 480-gallon tank and a Waterous pump that can push 2,000 gallons per minute. The truck is powered by a 500-horsepower Cummins engine and an Allison 4000 EVS transmission. The rig stretches 42 feet long and is just under 12 feet tall. It is designed to carry a 10-foot folding attic ladder, a 14-foot Fresno ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:05:18 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NFPA 1911-2012 addresses apparatus maintenance </title>
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<description><![CDATA[By James E. Johannessen With the New Year came the release of the revised edition of &quot;NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.&quot; This standard is probably one of the most important documents a fire department can possess and follow. When dealing with daily, weekly and quarterly inspections, preventive maintenance ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:50:20 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Brindlee donates brush truck to 'Extreme Makeover' fire department</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When ABC&#39;s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition sent in their own response team to help a firefighter who lost her home while responding to a massive wildfire in Texas last year, they didn&#39;t stop there. As well as rebuilding Firefighter Mizzy Zdroj&#39;s burned house, their crews went to work next door on renovating the Heart of the Pines Volunteer Fire Department&#39;s fire station. But the goodwill ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:22:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Managing vehicle traffic in smoke</title>
<author><![CDATA[The Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/tips/315164-Managing-vehicle-traffic-in-smoke/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Smoke has the potential to cause safety hazards to vehicle traffic in the vicinity of active fires, especially at night. The following traffic-related items should be considered and addressed in local unit planning documents prior to an incident/project. Identification, location, and phone numbers of local units that have law enforcement and traffic control responsibilities in the smoke-impacted areas ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:44:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ferrara Fire Apparatus Delivers Its 5000th New Truck</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Holden, LA &ndash; Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America&rsquo;s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, marked a company milestone today with the delivery of its 5000th new fire apparatus. The recipient of truck number 5000, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, is no stranger to Ferrara vehicles. The parish&rsquo;s first apparatus from the Louisiana-based builder was truck number 101. St. Martin Parish ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 00:30:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Gershow Recycling Donates Five Vehicles for Extrication Class at Fire Women of Long Island Conference</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/press-releases/1290934-Gershow-Recycling-Donates-Five-Vehicles-for-Extrication-Class-at-Fire-Women-of-Long-Island-Conference/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Yaphank, NY &mdash; In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services crews, Gershow Recycling donated five cars for a Heavy Rescue &ndash; Auto Extrication class during the Fire Women of Long Island Conference that was held May 19 at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank. Female student firefighters learned about the principles of extricating victims from an automobile crash. In ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 17:35:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ferrara Fire Apparatus Receives Industry Safety Award</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/press-releases/1287372-Ferrara-Fire-Apparatus-Receives-Industry-Safety-Award/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Holden, LA &ndash; Louisiana Workers&rsquo; Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has once again awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus with the LWCC Safest 70 Award. The LWCC award is in recognition of Ferrara&rsquo;s outstanding excellence and commitment to workplace safety, Ferrara, America&rsquo;s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer first received The Safest 70 Award in 2011. The Safest 70 is presented ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:26:52 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>ZICO Introduces Hydraulic Hard Sleeve System</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/press-releases/1283667-ZICO-Introduces-Hydraulic-Hard-Sleeve-System/</link>
<description><![CDATA[YARDLEY, PA &ndash; Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces the Hydraulic Hard Sleeve System, Model HS-HA - a safer, easier, and more space efficient way to store two to four, 5&quot; or 6&quot; hard sleeves over the side compartments of an apparatus. At the flip of a switch the system lowers the hard sleeves to a convenient height for quick, easy, and safe retrieval. Two self-contained hydraulic actuators ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2012 19:38:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Southeastern Specialty Vehicles and Libby&#8217;s Support Guardians of the Ribbon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Custom-built fire truck will tour the US as part of the &ldquo;Pink Heals Tour&rdquo; Wake Forest, NC &ndash; Donald Pleasants, CEO of Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, a producer of ambulance remounts, rescue vehicles and specialty vehicles, announced that the fire truck &ldquo;Debbie&rdquo; is touring around the United States to raise Breast Cancer awareness as part of the Guardians of the Ribbon Pink ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2012 15:55:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>What would you do with an extra $1.2 million?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Colorado Springs Fire Department has saved 1.2 million dollars using SVI to refurbish 7 of its apparatus. See the FOX News video on how they did it. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:10:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>QUIC-STEP Retractable Vehicle Step - Model VS-20-5</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mounts in smaller, more restrictive spaces where other steap can't fit, making it ideal for tilt cabs and other apparatus with depth limitations such as air filters. Powered by a 12v electric actuator with a patented over-center locking mechanism to hold the step rigidly in place. Step may be wired to the door interlock system to automatically extend when door opens and retract when door closes. May ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:14:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>QUIC-SWING Swing Out &amp; Down Vehicle Ladder</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/clip/1186123-QUIC-SWING-Swing-Out-Down-Vehicle-Ladder/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Zico vehicle ladders are custom designed to fit your apparatus and meet your department's individual needs. The heavy-duty ladders fold and tuck away parallel to the body when not in use to save space. When needed, release the locking handle and pull the ladder out to a comfortable and safe climbing angle. The ladder automatically latches into place and will not retract until the scissor lock is raised ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:59:39 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ziamatic's New SCBA Brackets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A look at the latest in SCBA bracket technology from Zico, including the EZ-LOC Mechanical Bracket, Model QM-EZL-F, and Hands-Free Electric Bracket, Model QM-ELB. For more information, call 1-800-711-FIRE or visit www.ziamatic.com  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:57:15 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Meet Max</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Max gets a little animated on the dance floor. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:44:00 UTC</pubDate>

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