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How to spec a brush truck; 'Santa' banned from fire truck | Dec. 20, 2012

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Dec. 2012

Dear Member

Frankly, its fun to roar down the road with lights and sirens, but driving a fire truck is a serious task. In this month's eNews, we cover how to teach new drivers the habits they will need to get everyone on scene safely. We also show you the best way to plan your next brush truck purchase.

Lastly, check out the story of how 'Santa' ended up getting banned from riding on a fire truck.

� The FR1 Team


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		How to spec a brush truck By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Brush trucks do it in the dirt, where their larger cousins fear to go. Do your homework and consider these recommendations when designing your next brush truck. 7 key points
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