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Posted: May 3, 2018

Atlantic City Fire Department Needs New Fire Equipment

Following a tour of three of the city’s fire stations last week, Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, D-Atlantic, said he expected to see some issues due to the fiscal affairs of the city. Mazzeo said he’s not “an alarmist,” but he was taken aback by the lack of capital investment in the Fire Department. Mazzeo was joined on the tour of the firehouses by Assemblyman John Armato, D-Atlantic, a volunteer firefighter of 48 years in his hometown of Buena Vista Township. In a letter to the editor printed Monday, Armato said the Richland Volunteer Fire Company’s equipment is likely newer and in better shape than Atlantic City’s. Both state legislators described what they witnessed as “disturbing.”
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Posted: May 3, 2018

Defunct Onley (VA) Volunteer Fire-Rescue Sells Fire Apparatus

The truck was sold after a Facebook post about it went up on the organization’s page.

In July 2016, Onley Volunteer Fire-Rescue told News 3 of their financial struggles.

Chief Christopher Davis said staffing and revenues not matching expenses were the primary reasons for the closure. The revenue shortfall was due to the department serving a largely uninsured population. The staffing issues were because many of the volunteers worked regular jobs, making it difficult to maintain full coverage.

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Posted: May 3, 2018

Caribou (ME) Students Help Restore Antique Fire Apparatus

Firefighter Scott Michaud said that the department two years ago re-acquired the truck, which had been purchased brand-new in 1945. Since then, firefighters have been searching for a way to restore the vintage vehicle back to its former glory.  

Parts required to get the fire truck running were often difficult to find or out of production. But the students were able to improvise. When they couldn’t find a gasket, for example, they made their own in the shop.

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Posted: May 3, 2018

REV Group Fire Division Introduces Axis Smart Truck Technology for the Fire Service

REV Group

REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a $2.3 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, is proud to announce the new AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology, a secure revolutionary system that is engineered specifically for the fire service. This intelligent truck platform is for all E-ONE, Ferrara, and KME-branded vehicles.

With the AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology, fire departments can continuously and remotely monitor the health or condition of their apparatus, which vastly improves in-service utilization through real-time awareness and a reduction in unscheduled repairs.

This new technology is a significant step beyond conventional fleet management systems because it monitors the status of not only the chassis, but also the critical multiplexing systems and relevant water flow components on the apparatus. Additionally, it enables superior electronics troubleshooting and support through real-time notifications, run-log recording, remote diagnostics and secure over-the-air device updates. 

The AXISTM Smart Truck Technology provides:

  • Access from any computer, laptop or mobile device to vehicle information through a web based dashboard
  • Important truck information at a glance with the ability to delve further into specific truck data and diagnostics
  • Monitoring of up to 5 vehicle networks
  • Remote updates to multiple components and faster support from the dealer and OEM when service is needed
  • Real time vehicle notification via text and email to mobile devices
  • An open architecture design allowing for the adoption of additional technology partners to further improve fire ground operations and more

Having trucks in service is critical to mission success, and driving increased operational readiness is foundational to E-ONE, Ferrara, and KME customer support. As Jay Johnson, Vice President of Product Management, Marketing, & After-Market at REV Group’s Fire Division states, “This revolutionary technology sets the stage for unmatched customer support while establishing our fire apparatus as the unparalleled Internet of Things (IoT) hub for the future fire ground.”

Look for updates on the AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology and additional partnering applications in the future.

More: https://www.revgroup.com/

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Posted: May 3, 2018

Crews battle brush fire in Stevens County

It's still spring and plenty of moisture in the ground but that doesn't mean there isn't a threat of wildfire. Thursday afternoon the Stevens County Fire District No. 1 crews were called to fight a two acre brush fire just of Highway 231 south of Springdale. Last week Stevens County fire officials urged people to be extra careful when burning outdoors and follow all rules for burning.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2018 1:35:39 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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