Apparatus-Related Articles Articles on fire and emergency apparatus written by Chief Avsec and published on-line at FireRescue1.com 3 Questions to answer before buying an aerial 4 Things to know when buying a tender 3 Questions to answer before buying an aerial 4 Things to know when buying a tender Airport protection: what’s new in ARFF vehicles Apparatus tanks: 3 reasons to pick polymer Cold weather operations: Pumps Fire engines: a look at what’s new How to buy government surplus fire trucks How to sell your used fire truck Is emission control disabling fire trucks? Is your rig ready for summer? Keeping apparatus glass clean Navigating the used fire truck market Preparing your fire apparatus for winters chill Product Roundup: 8 wireless headsets Pros and cons of tractor-drawn-aerials Size-matters: Smaller apparatus provide function and economy Steps to get more from tires Steps to keep air brakes working in winter Support systems for stabilizing aerials The “skinny” on specialized firefighting vehicles What to know before specifying pumps When to choose “pump-and-roll” apparatus 3 Questions to answer before buying an aerial 4 Things to know when buying a tender Airport protection: what’s new in ARFF vehicles Apparatus tanks: 3 reasons to pick polymer Cold weather operations: Pumps Fire engines: a look at what’s new How to buy government surplus fire trucks How to sell your used fire truck Is emission control disabling fire trucks? Is your rig ready for summer? Keeping apparatus glass clean Navigating the used fire truck market Preparing your fire apparatus for winters chill Product Roundup: 8 wireless headsets Pros and cons of tractor-drawn-aerials Size-matters: Smaller apparatus provide function and economy Steps to get more from tires Steps to keep air brakes working in winter Support systems for stabilizing aerials The “skinny” on specialized firefighting vehicles What to know before specifying pumps When to choose “pump-and-roll” apparatus 2014-01-30 Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer