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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
The eMAX: European styling meets new technology
It seems that E-One really did its homework on the design of its new apparatus
June 16, 2011 05:10 AM
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Designing green fire apparatus
Rosenbauer America seems to be the front runner in this new area, with the introduction of their Green Star Idle Reduction Technology
May 19, 2011 06:50 AM
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Apparatus highlights from FDIC 2011
A number of manufacturers unveiled new trucks at the annual show in Indianapolis
April 26, 2011 07:58 AM
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New EPA standards loom for fire trucks
New regulations involve fuel efficiency and more reduction in carbon emissions
March 23, 2011 07:14 AM
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The mounting challenge
Planning for equipment mounting is a very important part of the final delivery process for new fire apparatus
February 14, 2011 10:50 AM
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Apparatus design: Back to the basics
There are some important questions we need to ask ourselves in the coming year when designing a new fire apparatus
December 16, 2010 03:44 AM
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When should we place an apparatus out of service?
Here are some ways to identify when an apparatus needs to be taken out of service and how to make sure it doesn’t accidentally get used
November 22, 2010 08:40 AM
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Apparatus safety: Where we’re going wrong
The real problem when it comes to making firefighter responses safer seems to be at the local level
October 26, 2010 05:58 AM
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