Fire Engineering - Hazmat Survival Tips: Surviving a Response to a Leak of Natural Gas:
"Hazmat Survival Tips: Surviving a Response to a Leak of Natural Gas
Beyond the Rule of Thumb
Survival Tip 40
By Steven De Lisi
Natural gas service is a fact of life in most urban and suburban areas, providing obvious benefits to a community's quality of life. However, it also presents the potential for serious injury and death to those first responders who fail to understand its unique characteristics during incidents involving uncontrolled releases. Among these is the fact that natural gas is lighter than air and odorless in its natural state. To aid the general public in detecting a leak, a very small amount of mercaptan, an odorant, is added. Mercaptan contains sulfur and gives natural gas an odor similar to that of rotten eggs"
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"Buying Late Model Used Fire Trucks!
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KME Newswire
KME Newswire: "KME Fire Apparatus is pleased to announce that it will be manufacturing 21 medium rescue trucks for Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. The units will be shipped to air bases across the nation. KME was awarded the RFQ as the best overall value supplier.
The rescue bodies will be mounted on a 4x4 crew cab chassis. Features include a KME 3/16” aluminum walk around rescue body, 12,000lb winch, pto driven generator, and vertical mast light tower. According to KME President and CEO John Kovatch III, “Rescues trucks are just one area in which KME excels. Our custom formed body design and extensive experience in fire service and military applications will aid us in delivering a superior vehicle to our military.”
Delivery of the units should begin in the fall of 2009."
The rescue bodies will be mounted on a 4x4 crew cab chassis. Features include a KME 3/16” aluminum walk around rescue body, 12,000lb winch, pto driven generator, and vertical mast light tower. According to KME President and CEO John Kovatch III, “Rescues trucks are just one area in which KME excels. Our custom formed body design and extensive experience in fire service and military applications will aid us in delivering a superior vehicle to our military.”
Delivery of the units should begin in the fall of 2009."
The Sentinel Online : News : Local : JLG announces additional layoffs
The Sentinel Online : News : Local : JLG announces additional layoffs: "Layoffs notices have gone out to another 115 employees at JLG’s Shippensburg plant.
While JLG reported in a May 22 letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor that as many as 208 workers could be affected, JLG spokesman Ann Stawski said this morning that the number would be lower,
She said the layoffs - effective July 28 - are considered permanent, although affected employees will have recall rights for 12 months.
JLG laid off 100 nonproduction employees in January, the company’s fourth workforce reduction in six months. JLG manufactures aerial work platforms, telehandlers, stock pickers and personal portable lifts."
While JLG reported in a May 22 letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor that as many as 208 workers could be affected, JLG spokesman Ann Stawski said this morning that the number would be lower,
She said the layoffs - effective July 28 - are considered permanent, although affected employees will have recall rights for 12 months.
JLG laid off 100 nonproduction employees in January, the company’s fourth workforce reduction in six months. JLG manufactures aerial work platforms, telehandlers, stock pickers and personal portable lifts."
American LaFrance to Create 216 Jobs in Berkeley County - CoStar Group
American LaFrance to Create 216 Jobs in Berkeley County - CoStar Group: "American LaFrance to Create 216 Jobs in Berkeley County
Fire & Rescue Vehicle Manufacturer Consolidates Near Summerville
May 27, 2009
American LaFrance, a manufacturer of fire, rescue and EMS vehicles, is consolidating at its facility near Summerville, SC.
American LaFrance plans to move all production operations to the Berkeley County plant. The $1.69 million investment is expected to create 216 new jobs within the next three to five years. Workforce needs, growth potential and market access were key drivers in the decision to move operations to Berkeley County.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Berkeley County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance worked with American LaFrance to help grow the manufacturing plant"
Fire & Rescue Vehicle Manufacturer Consolidates Near Summerville
May 27, 2009
American LaFrance, a manufacturer of fire, rescue and EMS vehicles, is consolidating at its facility near Summerville, SC.
American LaFrance plans to move all production operations to the Berkeley County plant. The $1.69 million investment is expected to create 216 new jobs within the next three to five years. Workforce needs, growth potential and market access were key drivers in the decision to move operations to Berkeley County.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Berkeley County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance worked with American LaFrance to help grow the manufacturing plant"
Obama administration targets AFG cuts, SAFER increases for 2010
Obama administration targets AFG cuts, SAFER increases for 2010: "On Thursday, May 7th, the White House released the appendix for the Administration's Fiscal Year 2010 budget proposal, detailing requested funding levels for programs and offices in the federal budget. The Administration initially released a blueprint of the $3.6 trillion budget in February, giving a snapshot of the President's spending plan.
The Administration has proposed funding the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program at double the level it was funded in FY2009, increasing funding to $420 million for this crucial program. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) also receives a modest increase of approximately $600,000. The State Homeland Security Grant Program receives the same level of funding as FY2009 ($950 million) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) receives a $50 million increase.
Unfortunately the Administration proposes funding the popular FIRE grant program at only $170 million - a cut of nearly 70% from Fiscal Year 2009. The program, which received $3.2 billion in requests in Fiscal Year 2008, provides funding for critical equipment, training, and apparatus directly to local fire departments. The program also provides grants for fire prevention and safety programs and firefighter health and safety research.
While the Administration's budget proposal is meant to serve as a guideline for federal spending, Congress will ultimately determine funding levels for these programs. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have begun work on crafting Fiscal Year 2010 spending bills. CFSI has reached out to members of Congress regarding the budget proposal and will continue to provide updates as the appropriations process moves forward."
The Administration has proposed funding the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program at double the level it was funded in FY2009, increasing funding to $420 million for this crucial program. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) also receives a modest increase of approximately $600,000. The State Homeland Security Grant Program receives the same level of funding as FY2009 ($950 million) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) receives a $50 million increase.
Unfortunately the Administration proposes funding the popular FIRE grant program at only $170 million - a cut of nearly 70% from Fiscal Year 2009. The program, which received $3.2 billion in requests in Fiscal Year 2008, provides funding for critical equipment, training, and apparatus directly to local fire departments. The program also provides grants for fire prevention and safety programs and firefighter health and safety research.
While the Administration's budget proposal is meant to serve as a guideline for federal spending, Congress will ultimately determine funding levels for these programs. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have begun work on crafting Fiscal Year 2010 spending bills. CFSI has reached out to members of Congress regarding the budget proposal and will continue to provide updates as the appropriations process moves forward."
Fire Line Equipment, LLC Newsletter
Fire Line Equipment, LLC Newsletter: "House approves special spending to fight wildfires
Exasperated by the escalating cost of fighting wildfires, the House on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill to help pay for the next disaster. The bill, approved 412-3, would create a separate fund to cover the costs of combating major wildfires such as those that have devastated parts of California and other Western states in recent years. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Lawmakers in both parties have long complained that the Forest Service and other federal agencies routinely overspend their budgets for wildfires, figuring that additional money will be provided if needed. The Forest Service and Interior Department spent about $2.4 billion last year fighting fires, a $500 million increase over the previous year and double the average amount spent a decade ago.
Lawmakers hope a reserve fund will make it less likely the agencies will have to dip into other parts of their budgets that are dear to Congress members to fight fires. Spurred by global warming and drought, wildfire seasons have grown longer and more intense by the year, experts say. Fighting the fires is complicated by an increase in small trees and underbrush that serve as fuel for catastrophic blazes, and lawmakers said the money budgeted by the Forest Service to thin forests and clear underbrush is inadequate.
The special fund is dubbed the Federal Land Assistance Management and Enhancement Act, or FLAME. President Barack Obama in his budget proposed a similar fund for wildfires of $357 million. The House bill doesn't specify a dollar amount, which would be set later in spending bills."
Exasperated by the escalating cost of fighting wildfires, the House on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill to help pay for the next disaster. The bill, approved 412-3, would create a separate fund to cover the costs of combating major wildfires such as those that have devastated parts of California and other Western states in recent years. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Lawmakers in both parties have long complained that the Forest Service and other federal agencies routinely overspend their budgets for wildfires, figuring that additional money will be provided if needed. The Forest Service and Interior Department spent about $2.4 billion last year fighting fires, a $500 million increase over the previous year and double the average amount spent a decade ago.
Lawmakers hope a reserve fund will make it less likely the agencies will have to dip into other parts of their budgets that are dear to Congress members to fight fires. Spurred by global warming and drought, wildfire seasons have grown longer and more intense by the year, experts say. Fighting the fires is complicated by an increase in small trees and underbrush that serve as fuel for catastrophic blazes, and lawmakers said the money budgeted by the Forest Service to thin forests and clear underbrush is inadequate.
The special fund is dubbed the Federal Land Assistance Management and Enhancement Act, or FLAME. President Barack Obama in his budget proposed a similar fund for wildfires of $357 million. The House bill doesn't specify a dollar amount, which would be set later in spending bills."
New Listing - 1988 Ford Mini Pumper For Sale
1988 Ford 4x4 attack mini pumper is powered by a 200 HP diesel and a 5 speed manual transmission. This used brush truck includes a front bumper mounted winch, 250 GPM fire pump, 200 gallon booster tank and booster hose reel. Low mileage and reasonably priced!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
New Listing - 1995 Ferrara Pumper
1995 Ferrara Rural pumper built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus. This four door custom cab pumper is powered by a Detroit Diesel and Allison transmission. Featuring a 1500 GPM fire pump, 1000 gallon water tank, aluminum fire body, high side compartments and deck gun.
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