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The Apparatus Bay

The Apparatus Bay is a column section devoted to the fire truck industry, vehicle safety and the latest technology and vehicles. Articles are written by experts from across the industry. If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, or you are interested in writing for The Apparatus Bay, email editor@firerescue1.com.

LATEST ARTICLES

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Rosenbauer steps into the chassis market

Two years of R&D and expanded factory space allows company to build whole vehicle

March 15, 2012 05:53 AM

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Raytheon opens new public safety technology center

Think of the Raytheon Regional Technology Center as a technology shoot house

February 28, 2012 05:07 AM

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Pumps

Purchasing pumps: Single-stage or two-stage?

There are several questions you need to answer before making your selection

February 16, 2012 07:21 AM

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Cutting costs: Creative ways to choose your next fire truck

A great many fire apparatus dealers and manufacturers will work with you and give you some good prices during this down economy

January 24, 2012 09:43 AM

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Fatal fire truck crash offers SOP reminders

There is still a misconception out there that just because you drive an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on, you are not liable for any accidents that occur

December 13, 2011 03:55 AM

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New options for buying fire trucks

Gone are the glory days of having enough money in the budget to go out and buy whatever your department wants

November 15, 2011 07:55 AM

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Apparatus Accessories

New fire apparatus: What can you afford?

Saving money on current fire truck purchases or even refurbishing older apparatus is becoming a big thing

October 20, 2011 08:39 AM

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