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  Used Fire Trucks - For Sale By Fire Line Equipment
The fire trucks and equipment that are purchased for the purpose of saving lives and property must be reliable and from a trusted dealer, manufacturer or re-seller.
Fire Line Equipment makes no claim as to their accuracy and all used fire trucks / equipment specifications are subject to inspection and verification by the used fire truck buyer.
All used fire trucks and firefighting equipment are sold as-is, where-is unless otherwise noted by the seller / owner of the used fire trucks and equipment.
www.firelineequipment.com   (316 words)

  
  Fire apparatus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although civilians may use the terms fire truck and fire engine interchangeably, to an emergency worker, the words represent different types of fire fighting apparatus, the proper generic term is fire apparatus.
Fire trucks are instead equipped with a mix of long ladders, hydraulic platforms, additional firefighting equipment, a variety of heavy rescue tools, extrication equipment, and other emergency gear.
Fire brigades all over the world use also trailers to carry Rigid-hulled inflatable boats or other kind of rescue boats, and various other kind of special equipment which is not needed in daily operations or cannot be carried in an engine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fire_truck   (2188 words)

  
 Fire Safety
The kitchen is rife with ways for a fire to start: food left unsupervised on a stove or in an oven or microwave; grease spills; a dish towel too close to the burner; a toaster or toaster oven flare-up; a coffee pot accidentally left on.
Fire extinguishers are best used when a fire is contained in a small area, like a wastebasket, and when the fire department has already been called.
Fire extinguishers have gauges on them indicating when they need to be replaced and should be checked regularly to make sure they are still functional.
kidshealth.org /parent/firstaid_safe/home/fire.html   (1952 words)

  
 Wooden Toy Fire Trucks Recalled by Marlon
Tests conducted by CPSC showed that the firemen figures, which detach from the truck, are small parts and present a choking hazard.
The 5 1/2-inch long wooden fire truck is painted red and has a blue knob on the top of the cab, an unpainted ladder and six red wheels.
The fire truck is package in a clear plastic bag with a cardboard header labeled, "Quality Wooden Toys made in West Germany." There is no labeling on the toy.
www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml86/86068.html   (238 words)

  
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He said the city answered 87,914 fire calls in those four years, and the deadly fires discussed in news stories are just a tiny fraction of the fire department's work--0.024 percent, to be exact.
In another case, children aged 2 and 3 died in a house fire when the nearest ladder truck was broken.
In another fire, a 9-year-old boy died when the closest ladder truck was not working.
www.firefighting.com /articles/namFullView.asp?namID=497   (1128 words)

  
 Firehouse.Com News - 6/20/02 - New Michigan Fire Trucks Idle Due to Ride Issues
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is deeply concerned with the situation and the City of Grand Rapids Michigan Fire Department.
It must be noted that Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. has manufactured numerous aerial trucks that have been in service trouble free for many years and in 2001 built three other fire trucks for the City of Grand Rapids Michigan which are currently in service and performing well.
For now the nearly new trucks remained parked "It's very frustrating as a fire chief to have $1.5 million worth of fire trucks that are parked right now and not serving anyone," says Chief Burton.
www.firehouse.com /news/2002/6/20_Ptrucks.html   (1008 words)

  
 Trucks - Country Fire Authority
Pumpers are generally used in an urban environment to fight structure fires, as they require a reticulated or static water supply (eg: a dam) to operate.
They are fire trucks equipped with a long extension ladder, or in some cases a hydraulic platform (like a massive “cherry picker”), capable of reaching several storeys in the air.
These fire trucks are stationed at Victorian ski resorts and have caterpillar treads instead of wheels to provide over-snow fire fighting capability during the winter months.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au /about/equip/trucks.htm   (725 words)

  
 Fire Trucks For Fun
Fire Trucks For Fun (FTFF) is a family owned and operated business.
Each fire apparatus is stocked with a complete set of real firefighter gear including an air pack.
At Fire Trucks For Fun our primary goal is to provide your event with the best advertising edge and fun fire safety oriented entertainment for your attendees.
www.firetrucksforfun.com /about.html   (227 words)

  
 Fire Engines and Fire Trucks
The term "fire truck" usually means any other type of truck used to carry equipment or people to a fire or emergency.
This type of fire truck carries a large assortment of hand ladders and has a long extending ladder that can reach as high as 120 feet or about 10 stories high.
Fire trucks come in many different colors, sizes, and shapes, and they have many uses.
www.fldfs.com /sfm/bfst/fsfckids/html/fireng.htm   (268 words)

  
 Antique Fire Trucks
Items on display range from buckets used on the old "bucket brigades" to the "jaws of life" that are carried on rescue trucks today.
Later, the Springfield Fire Department took over the operation of the building and used the station as an active firehouse up until the late 1980s when a new station was built at the fairgrounds.
The helmet is made from the original molds that the Texaco Fire Chief helmet was made from in the 1960's.
firearsn.empowering.com /antiquefiretrucks.htm   (382 words)

  
 Fire Trucks
The truck is all stock except the fire apparatus.
This truck was converted into a generator truck/light plant around 1980.
Presently going through a major tranformation to become a pick-up truck and we are utilizing the pumper body for this modification.
imageevent.com /powerwagon/firetrucks?n=0   (329 words)

  
 FIRE TRUCK RELATED BOOK STORE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ladder trucks may relish in all the glory of daring high-rise rescues, but it's their stout cousins, the pumpers, that labor in the trenches to execute the most critical of firefighting functions: moving water from the hydrant to the blaze.
Fire Equipment, 144 pages (9" x 12"), illustrated (about 200 photos) history of firefighting equipment past and present, how they were and are used, how they evolved over the years, and what equipment from the past is most prized by today's collectors.
Flamboyant--and excellent--color photos of restored and original American fire trucks from the 20s through the 60s together with a few more ancient examples, bandw period photos, and a bit of history of the equipment.
www.firetrucks.com /books/firetruckbooks.htm   (1578 words)

  
 Fire Trucks - Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The fire district has 12 fire trucks in service.
Rescue 70 and Tower 72 are the newest additions to the fleet, purchased in 2003.
It was renamed and transferred to Station 72 to respond to calls on I-75.
www.ggfire.com /firetrucks.html   (48 words)

  
 Fire Trucks Plus   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We would be proud to recommend Fire Trucks Plus to any fire department looking to improve their fire fighting fleet.
Fire Trucks Plus is an asset to fireservice in America.
If we ever look for another vehicle we will absolutly start with Fire Trucks Plus, you are very easy to deal with and add a personal touch to the sale.
www.firetrucksplus.com /testimonials.asp   (1261 words)

  
 City of Moore Fire Department-Apparatus   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It is typically manned by 3-4 firefighters, and responds on structure fires citywide; vehicle fires, trash fires and other "single engine" calls within Station #1's district, and is a first responding unit with Midwest City EMS on all medical assistance calls within Station #1's district.
Q-2 responds on structure fires citywide; vehicle fires, trash fires and other "single engine" calls within Station #2's district, and is a first responding unit with Midwest City EMS on all medical assistance calls within Station #2's district.
It is typically manned by 3-4 firefighters, and responds on structure fires citywide; vehicle fires, trash fires and other "single engine" calls within Station #3's district, and is a first responding unit with Midwest City EMS on all medical assistance calls within Station #3's district.
www.ci.moore.ok.us /fire/firetrucks.htm   (961 words)

  
 Southern Fire Apparatus, fire truck manufacturing. fire trucks, used fire tankers, used Fire Tenders, fire tankers, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
fire trucks, used fire tankers, used Fire Tenders, fire tankers, firetrucks, brush trucks, mini pumpers, rescue trucks, wetside tankers, stainless tanker manufacturing.
Our goal is to furnish a truck that will meet your needs and fit your budget whether you are in search of an economical or fully customized piece of equipment.
We manufacture and sell new fire tankers, used fire tankers, all poly tankers, elliptical stainless steel tankers, refurbished fire tankers, polypropylene tanks and bodies.
www.southernfireapparatus.com /new__trucks   (305 words)

  
 NYS DOS, Fire Safety for Kids, Fire Trucks
Pumper trucks are sometimes called to car accidents because the gasoline in the car's tank may leak and catch on fire.
When there is a big fire, the tanker truck unloads its water in a canvas pond (a little swimming pool) that the firefighters set up.
Sometimes there are no fire hydrants around, like in the county; so the tanker trucks will get the much needed water from ponds or even swimming pools.
www.dos.state.ny.us /kidsroom/firesafe/trucks.html   (334 words)

  
 FIRE TRUCKS   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A ladder truck with firefighters from the Ames Fire Department entering the burnt-out second storey of Ames Stationers on the southeast corner of Main and Kellogg the morning after the late night fire of November 22, 1987.
The ladder truck with the firefighters from the Ames fire Department entering the burnt-out second storey of Ames Stationers on the southeast coerner of Main and Kellogg the morning after the late night fire of November 22, 1987.
The ladder truck with firefighters from the Ames Fire Department entering the burnt-out second story of Ames Stationers on the southeast corner of Main and Kellogg the morning after the late night fire of November 22, 1987.
www.ames.lib.ia.us /farwell/publication/Pub3931.htm   (236 words)

  
 Fire Trucks and Firefighters at EnchantedLearning.com
Make tiny fire truck treats from graham crackers.
This activity book asks the student to solve simple addition problems stated in terms of firefighting words, including fire trucks, firefighters, axes, helmets, dogs, hoses, hydrants, boots, and fires put out.
Trucks, trains, and other vehicles for the entire year.
www.enchantedlearning.com /themes/firetruck.shtml   (363 words)

  
 Fire Apparatus Resource   (Site not responding. Last check: )
All trucks are DOT safety inspected, N.F.P.A. compliant, tested, certified and delivered with warranty.
Rate It Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus is owned and operated by firefighters from the Brindlee Mountain area of North Alabama.
Rate It All new trucks are made specifically to meet your Dept.'s needs You can choose from a number of tank and pump sizes as well as add additional equipment.
www.firetrucks.com /antispam/pages/Used_Equipment_Dealers   (407 words)

  
 Fire Trucks Sounds - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Fire Truck Puzzle The ultimate in durability, Lauri Crepe Rubber puzzles don't warp, separate,...
Fire Truck Sound Puzzle - The Melissa and Doug peg puzzles have been taken to the next level with these new wooden sound puzzles.
This wonderful MAN Fire Engine Crane Truck with Light and Sound Module by Bruder gives you a view of the motor unit if the cab is in tilting position....
www.shopping.com /xGS-Fire_Trucks_Sounds   (920 words)

  
 Fire trucks
Did you know that a fire truck is one of the complex vehicles on the road?
Through this web quest you have hopefully learned about the properties of a fire truck, how to work and communicate in a group, plan and follow through with your plan, and gained experience talking in front of others.
There are many other thigns to learn about the fire truck and its functions and I encourage you to research them on your own through the internet or reading books.
arapaho.nsuok.edu /~hiskett/webquest.htm   (271 words)

  
 E-One Canada Corp :: History
Superior has always been very successful with standard model type trucks, as many as thirty-one of the units sold during the early years were a model called the "Streamlined Plain Jane" These were built for Superior by the American Fire Pump Company.
In 1980, Superior Fire Trucks Ltd. was founded, this was a new division of Superior Emergency Equipment based in Kingston, Ontario.
At this plant a totally new fire truck body was developed using aluminum extrusions to create a substantial framework to which body panels and compartments are attached to using a "tongue and groove" principle.
www.firetrucks.ca /history.htm   (1817 words)

  
 IAFC recommends mounting flags on all fire trucks
As a symbol of unity and strength, the International Association of Fire Chiefs recommends that every fire department permanently mount an American flag on all fire apparatus.
"The placement of flags on fire trucks has long been a tradition in departments across the country, but the IAFC feels that the entire fire service needs to get together and show support to the country.
Their understanding of how the fire service fits into defending our country is beyond comprehension and without second thought," said IAFC President John Buckman.
firechief.com /news/firefighting_iafc_recommends_mounting/index.html   (319 words)

  
 Fire Trucks
This is our brand new year 2000 model E-one fire truck.
This 1949 Studibaker fire truck is the first fire truck used by Newfolden fire fighters.
This truck was used as the primary pumper for 33 years.
www.wiktel.net /newfoldenfire/Fire_Trucks/fire_trucks.htm   (37 words)

  
 Wilde Fire Equipment Co Fire Trucks Apparatus Built New Demo
Wilde Fires 35000 sq ft. facility located in the heart of Fulton County in the Adirondack Park, is equipped to service a wide variety of both Fire and EMS, as well as State and Federal Government Apparatus.
Wilde Fire equipment has total care and control of your fire apparatus while it is in our facility, and Wilde Fire will insure our customers that none of our work will be sub contracted.
Wilde Fire Equipment Co. is a registered dealer for N.Y.S DMV for sales and service of light, medium, and heavy duty Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles.
www.wildefire.net   (360 words)

  
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Fire apparatus were assigned the "50" series of numbers.
Prior to WWII Army fire apparatus was painted red but during the attack by the
In November 1941 the responsibility for Army fire protection was transferred to the
www.firetrucks-atwar.com   (346 words)

  
 Minneapolis donates two fire trucks to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
A group of Minneapolis firefighters recently gathered at Fire Station Six in south Minneapolis to bid safe journey to a fire crew from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico who left with two fire trucks that Minneapolis donated to that community.
The fire department, with one fire station and one substation, is operated on a budget that is entirely made up of donations.
Minneapolis retires fire trucks when they no longer meet National Fire Protection Association standards for the community our size or when parts are no longer available.
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us /news/20050321FireTrucks.asp   (302 words)

  
 Fire Trucks Plus Used Fire Trucks for Sale - Used Fire Trucks
We are one of the premier fire apparatus sales organizations in the industry with a commitment to delivering quality products and excellent customer service.
Fire Trucks Plus has "Certified Pre-Owned Custom and Commerical Tankers ranging from 1000 to 3000 Gallons for sale.
Fire Trucks Plus has "Certified" Pre-Owned Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 Ambulances for sale.
www.firetrucksplus.com   (379 words)

  
 11/16/1998 - When to use qualitative or quantitative fit testing; storing SCBAs on fire trucks.
Your letter requested an exemption for providing a covering for SCBAs on fire trucks as long as there is a water and dust proof cap over the regulator opening.
It is important that the entire SCBA be covered particularly in a fire truck.
This hazard would be eliminated if the cover were affixed to the fire truck.
www.osha.gov /pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=22653   (673 words)

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