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<title>NFPA 1911-2012 addresses apparatus maintenance </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/articles/1253884-NFPA-1911-2012-addresses-apparatus-maintenance/]]></link>
<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>Va. fire chief: Pre-empting traffic signals for cyclists was mistake</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/articles/1168084-Va-fire-chief-Pre-empting-traffic-signals-for-cyclists-was-mistake/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The fire truck driver who rode ahead of the cyclists had turned on a switch that turns traffic lights green for emergency vehicles]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:06:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EPA-required filters 'make fire trucks break down'</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/articles/1164818-EPA-required-filters-make-fire-trucks-break-down/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The EPA forces every diesel-powered vehicle to have a filter to keep soot out of the air, including fire trucks. The filters usually burn off soot before clogging the engine, but fire trucks don't do enough long-haul driving to get hot enough to burn the soot away.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:57:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Emergency driver system aims to improve safety</title>
<author><![CDATA[244124]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/articles/1125569-Emergency-driver-system-aims-to-improve-safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We are always hearing about black boxes in aircraft and in our personal vehicles. Some skeptics have complained that big brother or the government is always watching everything we do. But ZOLL, a leading provider in fire and EMS software, has developed a new product to help emergency vehicle drivers stay on course. With the RescueNet Road Safety on-board driver modification system, driving parameters ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:59:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Sensible solution to apparatus mounting needs</title>
<author><![CDATA[244124]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/articles/1106937-Sensible-solution-to-apparatus-mounting-needs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you are in the process of writing specs for a new piece of fire apparatus, you should include the way and means by which you will mount your tools and fittings in your compartments. Gone are the days of backing a new apparatus into your fire station and just throwing your equipment into the compartments. Sensible Products, a company based out of Richfield, Ohio, has all types of mounting brackets ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:14:29 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>A Time-out for Safety</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/tips/503310-A-Time-out-for-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week under way, many fire and EMS agencies are taking a time-out from regular training activities to have a department safety stand-down...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:33:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to handle hydroplane situations</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/tips/437915-How-to-handle-hydroplane-situations/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Should you find yourself in a hydroplane situation, research has shown that you should take a firm grip of the steering wheel, take your foot off the accelerator and do not touch the brakes...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:11:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Lead by example</title>
<author><![CDATA[Nicholas Hempel]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/tips/420038-Lead-by-example/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The first step in being an effective leader is to look at yourself, get to know your strengths and weaknesses, and understand them...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:54:34 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/vehicle-equipment/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>Company officers should ensure safe vehicle operations</title>
<author><![CDATA[Billy Schmidt, FireRescue1 Columnist]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/tips/230884-Company-officers-should-ensure-safe-vehicle-operations/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Fire Administration, of the 106 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2005, 26 were the result of vehicle accidents. Emergency vehicle accidents can occur in several situations: while a vehicle is backing up; when firefighters are riding on the outside of a moving apparatus; while occupants are not wearing seatbelts; or when a vehicle does not come to a complete stop at ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:37:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ferrara Fire Apparatus Delivers Its 5000th New Truck</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/press-releases/1291657-Ferrara-Fire-Apparatus-Delivers-Its-5000th-New-Truck/</link>
<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>GT Distributors Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/press-releases/1284298-GT-Distributors-Announces-40th-Anniversary-Celebration/</link>
<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas &mdash; GT Distributors Inc is pleased to announce 2012 marks its 40th anniversary as a premier supplier to America&rsquo;s public safety professionals. Commemorating the four-decade milestone, GT Distributors is featuring special offers and &lsquo;sure shot&rsquo; savings on hundreds of name brand products throughout the year, plus exciting 40th Anniversary Celebrations at its retail ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 20:47:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>ZICO Introduces Hydraulic Hard Sleeve System</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/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>&quot;Smoky Says&quot; Blog Launched to Help Your Department Fight Fires, Not Your Budget</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/press-releases/1281792-Smoky-Says-Blog-Launched-to-Help-Your-Department-Fight-Fires-Not-Your-Budget/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Smoky the Pig offers tips &amp; tricks to make your job a little easier Tired of the same old firefighting blog messages? Looking for a new perspective? Check out Smokysays.com today to gain a whole new vision of water flow, saving money, ridin&rsquo; a hawg, and cooking up some of the greatest BBQ you can imagine. You will enjoy regular posts on tips, techniques and tricks from a 40 year fire service ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2012 16:45:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Datalux Introduces the 5th Generation TRACER Computer</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/press-releases/1281349-Datalux-Introduces-the-5th-Generation-TRACER-Computer/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Tracer T-5 is leading the way with its space saving all-in-one design and the industries only steering wheel mounted keyboard. The Tracer T-5 is designed to enhance your mission capabilities and addresses the ergonomics and the processing power firefighters need in today&rsquo;s demanding environment. The Tracer T-5 features a second-generation i5 Intel processor and offers the speed to operate ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2012 17:34:27 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Inside Access to the 2012 Chevy Caprice Demo Vehicle from Havis</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/clip/1248822-Inside-Access-to-the-2012-Chevy-Caprice-Demo-Vehicle-from-Havis/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Havis Caprice demo is fully loaded with dash mounted touchscreen, K9 transport unit and much more. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:06:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Check Your Vehicle Idle Stats with IdleRight 2 by Havis</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/clip/1248813-Check-Your-Vehicle-Idle-Stats-with-IdleRight-2-by-Havis/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Determine your vehicle's idle hours saved with the IdleRight 2 LED statistics that manage the battery's condition. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:02:33 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Robot by Havis Sorts and Stacks Lighting Equipment</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/clip/1248807-Robot-by-Havis-Sorts-and-Stacks-Lighting-Equipment/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The robotic arm offloads Havis' Kaltenbach Saw picks, sorts and stacks equipment consoles, tunnel mount extrusion and aluminum poles. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:56:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>New Automated Bagger Protects Your Havis Purchase</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/clip/1248797-New-Automated-Bagger-Protects-Your-Havis-Purchase/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Havis products are now sealed in plastic, providing additional protection and traceability during transportation. Product information is printed directly on the bag to aid with part identification including: bar code and human readable part number, manufacturer date and revision level. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:52:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to Install Your Computer on Rugged Mount by Havis</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/clip/1248793-How-to-Install-Your-Computer-on-Rugged-Mount-by-Havis/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Step-by-step instructions on how to install a Havis, Inc. Passenger Side Mount Package. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:48:15 UTC</pubDate>

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