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CLEAN CAB
From apparatus innovation to operational procedures, finding out what having a clean cab means to your department is a cornerstone of crew health and wellness.
By Laura Aiken
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TIPS FOR BETTER RFPS
Here are tried and true strategies for creating an RFP that will attract top vendors and make best use of funds.
By Warren McEwen
32 CELEBRATING MILESTONES
How Lincoln Fire Rescue is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.
By Brieanna Charlebois
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EVALUATING DRONE PILOT SKILLS
Understanding the different testing options for operators of remotely piloted aircraft systems.
By Alan Frazier
BY LAURA AIKEN Editor laiken@annexbusinessmedia.com
CThe longest call COMMENT
anada wide, fire chiefs have been united by having been all needed on the same call — the pandemic call — starting in March. In the June edition of Fire Fighting in Canada, Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy asked in the Volunteer Vision column: “Was there ever a time you considered you’d be on the same call as every other fire chief in Canada?”
Every fire chief sure did jump on the same call together in March and it is turning into a very long call. This call, the nation’s longest lasting call, makes the possibility of burnout for the fire chiefs leading their crews and communities through this emergency very real.
With meetings, paperwork and everchanging protocols that need to be communicated, autumn has brought all the chaos of spiking cases back to the fore for many, albeit with all the preparation of March in place. But all the readiness in the world doesn’t mean anybody is any less sick and tired of dealing with COVID-19.
can be so busy giving of themselves in the required capacity that the self almost becomes an abstract concept. There are no simplistic solutions when the demands are so real, so needed and so relentless. What is a fire chief to do when the nation’s longest call has no real end in sight? That is a question one can only answer for themselves, but articles like Markou’s highlight the importance of ensuring you are not headed for a life-altering case of burnout.
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ON THE COVER
What does having a clean cab mean to you? Read more on this important conversation on page 10.
Some days it’s still hard to believe that 2020 has turned the world upside-down and insideout. One can only hope 2021 brings the beginnings of the reprieve we all are hoping for. While the vast majority of covid’s impacts are grim, the fire service’s longest call has brought opportunities for positive change that many fire chiefs have made and their departments are all the better for it. Change often makes visible a gift we didn’t see coming — new choices.
On page 15, naturopathic doctor Elias Markou writes about burnout for his WellBeing column. He notes that in 2019 the World Health Organization (WHO) made the landmark decision to classify burnout as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout comes on slowly, quite insidiously and one
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ACROSS CANADA: Regional news briefs
CAFC honours two Alberta fire chiefs with annual award
The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the Fire Underwriters Survey of Canada honoured exceptional leadership through the Fire Chief of the Year Awards during Virtually Fire Rescue Canada’s 2020 Celebration of Excellence.
Chief Ken McMullen with Red Deer Fire and Emergency Services in Alberta won Fire Chief of the Year for the career department while Fire Chief Randy Schroeder from the Town of Mayerthorpe Fire Department in Alberta won the volunteer department division. Several nominees were also recognized for their excellent work.
“In truth, every fire chief is its community’s fire chief of the
THE BRASS POLE
Promotions & appointments
TIM KRAEMER was promoted to the role of deputy fire chief for Prince Edward County in Ontario. He stepped into the role in September. Kraemer began his fire career as a volunteer firefighter in Rossmore, Ont., in December
2009 before accepting a position as a career firefighter with Prince Edward County in October 2013.
In September, JEFF WEBER, deputy chief of the Cornwall Fire Service in Ontario was promoted to chief. He began his career as a firefighter in Kitchener, Ont., before moving into the role of deputy chief of the Cornwall department in
year. However, for these awards, we look for indications of what is above and beyond the excellence expected in the role of a fire chief,” said Fire Chief John McKearney, president of the CAFC. “This year’s recipients demonstrate tremendous leadership not only regionally but provincially and nationally. They also engage in excellence across various aspects of the fire service from training and education to mental health.”
Chief McMullen was recognized for his efforts in the field of fire education and his work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health advocacy to ensure supports are available for responders.
Chief Schroeder was recognized for his work as the president of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and his role as fire chief with Mayerthorpe Fire Department, where he oversees all of Lac Ste. Anne County’s fire stations and brigades.
A recent Fire Fighting in Canada podcast, sponsored by Dräger, featured McMullen, his career and his reaction to winning. The podcast is available on firefightingincanada.com and audio streaming services.
“It was such a humbling experience,” McMullen said. “I think covid and 2020 has brought challenges for all fire departments across Canada and it was probably the biggest shock to see my name up against my fire service mentors and friends and then to have been chosen as Career Fire Chief of the Year was such an exceptional feeling. I congratulated all nominees in my speech because they are all the fire chief of the year in their own communities.”
Over 40 chiefs were nominated for the award. The CAFC also released the list of nominations, which is available on their website at cafc.ca.
March 2019. Weber, who had already been serving as acting chief since June, stepped officially into the role on Sept. 4.
TREVOR BRICE was appointed fire chief of the Okotoks Fire Department in Alberta. Brice has over 35 years emergency response and industry experience. He
began his career in the United Kingdom before moving to Canada in 2010 to take on the role of deputy fire chief of operations at the Regina fire department in Saskatchewan. Brice has also worked as a chief fire administrator and in the Office of the Commissioner in Alberta before moving to North Battleford fire department in Saskatchewan, where he took on the role of deputy
Chief Ken McMullen (career) and Chief Randy Schroeder (volunteer)
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IFE Canada hosts virtual COVID-19 roundtable
In mid-summer a panel of eight esteemed members of the fire service logged into Zoom to give a snapshot update of how the novel coronavirus changed life in their firehalls for the Institution of Fire Engineers’ (IFE) Canadian branch COVID-19 roundtable. The eight panellists represented a coast to coast contingent, including Newfoundland, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta.
Each presenter was tasked with giving the audience a
brief report on how their department was affected by the pandemic with regards to operations, fire prevention and firefighter safety, mental health and well-being. The varying perspectives brought unique insights and common obstacles to the fore. Difficulties in the procurement and cost of PPE, particularly N95 masks, was a widely shared issue at the onset of the pandemic. Many of the presentations had common footing centred around establishing business continuity plans, communicating new safety
protocols, supporting mental health and concerns about long-term anxiety in firefighters, lessons for the next pandemic and changes to medical response and call volume.
A common refrain was of gratitude for the way their regional emergency services and peer departments came together to share information and help, cementing the feeling that the fire service truly is a family.
The roundtable was emceed by Laura Aiken, editor of Fire Fighting in Canada
magazine. Phil Bott, president of IFE Canada and division chief for FESTI/GTAA, and IFE International President Bruce H. Varner provided introductory remarks.
This free live event was sponsored by FireRein, represented by Sean Beek, who helped the audience get better acquainted with the company’s HotWorx fire safety product in a short presentation after the panellists.
For an audio and/or visual playback of IFE Canada’s COVID-19 roundtable, please visit ife.ca.
Manitoba launches $5 million fund for fire protection grants
The Manitoba government created a $5 million fund to provide fire protection grants for emergency response across the province.
“Safety is our government’s number one priority and we are making investments that will help reduce the devastation caused by structural fires,” said Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires—the minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, in a news release.
“This fund will help local governments deliver longterm fire protection and public safety that they might not otherwise have been able to provide to their residents and businesses.”
The fire protection grants are open to municipalities and Indigenous communities and will support projects or activities that improve fire protection or emergency response.
Eligible fire protection projects include items such
as preparedness planning, training and safety equipment.
“As community safety is paramount, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities welcomes provincial investments to enhance fire protection services in local communities,” said Ralph Groening, president of the association, in a news release.
“We also appreciate the opportunity to review and provide feedback on project applications in partnership with the province.”
This announcement coincided with Fire Prevention Week and its campaign was designed in accordance with its theme to educate citizens about actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe in the kitchen.
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada. The majority of reported home fires started in the kitchen with the ignition of food or other cooking materials.
fire chief of operations and training before being promoted to fire chief. He started in his new role with Okotoks on Aug. 4.
STEVEN DEROUSIE took over the position of fire chief for Revelstoke Fire Rescue Service in British Columbia on Oct. 5. DeRousie has 25 years of experience in the fire service and has held roles in
department administration and planning, structural fire fighting and budget development and management. He most recently held the position of fire chief in Fort St. James, B.C., in 2017.
Retirements
Former Prince Edward County Fire Chief SCOTT MANLOW retired on June 30 after 32
years of service, including 14 years as head of the department. Manlow started as a volunteer with the department in 1988 before he transitioned to a full-time firefighter, eventually replacing George Pettingill as fire chief of the department in 2006.
Last Alarm
Former Leamington, Ont., Fire Chief TIM BERTHIAUME passed away Sept. 4. He began his career as a firefighter in Windsor, Ont., in 1978. He moving through the ranks into the position of deputy chief in Windsor. Berthiaume went on to serve as deputy chief in Calgary and fire chief in Leamington.
BY CHRIS HARROW Director of Fire Services
Minto
and Wellington North Ontario
ILEADERSHIPFORUM
Covid concerns and positive solutions
t seems like every article written lately starts the same way: “We are living in unprecedented times.” There is no disputing we are and it doesn’t look like it’s going to end any time soon. That being said, optimistic leaders are looking at the old way of doing things and seeing this as a great opportunity to think outside-thebox.
There are so many changes occurring in the fire service at this time. Covid protocols are in place and evolving every week. Firefighters are constantly being trained and re-trained on new methods for dealing with the virus. Change is happening and many are being forced to adapt to new ideals, whether they like it or not.
Speaking with many friends and peers in the fire service, I’m hearing leaders who are stepping forward and using this as an opportunity to better their departments. They are coming up with new solutions that are beneficial to their department and community. In this ongoing struggle to deal with the pandemic, it is a refreshingly positive way of looking at making worthwhile changes.
Many departments have revamped their training programs and come up with solutions to keep training moving forward. Our department, like so many others, switched to smaller groups training on more nights instead of one big group on a single night. The positivity that has arose from the new training ideal totally caught me off guard. I asked as many firefighters as I could what their thoughts were and, for the most part, it was all good. Many love the extra hands-on time they are getting. A younger firefighter said she really liked the small group because she was less intimidated to ask questions. That one really hit home.
who come up with creative solutions to overcome budget shortfalls. Now, more than ever, fire leaders are going to have to work together to come up with solutions. Surrounding yourself with positive thinking peers can be a tremendous help in coming up with new ideas. It is far less frustrating than dealing with people constantly telling you the concepts won’t work. Take the time upfront to find a good group of peers who are similarly positive in their outlook and make a point to frequently discuss ideas.
Departments may need to look at their neighbours and start discussions on how they can work more closely together to absorb some of the losses that seem to be inevitably coming our way, such as through more automatic aid agreements and more sharing of equipment or people. A great discussion that can take place is looking for how your respective capital budget plans for the future have synergies. Is there a way to realize cost savings by going in together on certain purchases? Many departments already do this, but can your circle be expanded? Is there the possibility of deferring a purchase because you are able to use a piece of equipment together?
The conversations should not be limited to equipment purchases.
Chief officers are really going to have step up and be leaders who come up with creative solutions to overcome the budget shortfalls. ‘‘ ’’
The challenge that has been given to the training committee for next year is to come up with new ideas and concepts for training. Some months will contain smaller groups, other months will be larger groups with tasks divided up. They are going to mix in some online training, but not too much to keep the focus hands-on. Many different ideas that would not have come forward any other time, can now.
As chief officers, we already know next year is going to have its budget challenges. We are going to have step up and be leaders
Chris Harrow is the director of fire services for the Town of Minto and Township of Wellington North in Ontario. He is a graduate from fire programs at Lakeland College and Dalhousie University and holds a graduate certificate in Advanced Care Paramedics from Conestoga College. He can be reached at c.harrow@mintofiredept.on.ca.
The ability to share personnel resources are just as important. If there is a neighbouring department who has skill sets you need, why not discuss the possibility of sharing? The fire department has become so much more than emergency response. Maybe they have an expert in public education or finance that you can lean on to help you cover that gap in your department. There is no limit once you start having those conversations and are open and honest in where your needs are at.
It is amazing how invigorated you can feel by surrounding yourself with positive people who are always looking for a change possibility. This is especially true in these isolated times. Make a point to seek out those resources and use them to the best of your ability. We all know things are not getting better any time soon. Turn every challenge into a positive opportunity to change things for the better. It sounds clichéd, but it really works.
CLEAN CAB
Defining and interpreting what clean cab means to your department
By LAURA AIKEN
Cancer often kills by stealth, coming to fruition through a culmination of factors multiplied over years rather than the sudden flip of a switch. By the time symptoms arise, patients are often already in peril. When one is young and healthy, worrying about cancer seems displaced; a fear reserved for ageing parents. But for all, and for especially firefighters, taking preventative actions against cancer while relatively young and healthy is a cornerstone effort to ducking its life-altering grip in later years.
Over the last decade, cancer has really come into its own as a recognized threat to firefighters. Rightly so. A recent report published through the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia — Canadian Firefighter Fatality and Injury: Trend Analysis of AWCBC Fatality and Injury Claims 2006-2018 — challenged the notion that the decontamination processes that have gained traction are enough to stop the escalating trajectory. The study showed that cancer caused 90 per cent of firefighter deaths in 2018, up from 85 per cent in 2015. These percentages in human suffering translate to 738 Canadian firefighter lives lost from 2009 to 2018, averaging about 74 per year. (For further details on this study, read “Reversing the cancer trajectory: Fight or flight” in the September edition of Fire Fighting in Canada).
This troubling direction has helped cement “clean cab” in the lexicon of apparatus conversation. But what does it really mean? What defines clean cab in absence of standard definitions provided by regulating bodies; the NFPA? This makes the biggest trend in clean cab figuring out just what clean cab means to individual departments.
From an apparatus industry perspective, Mike Thomson, a sales representative for Commercial Emergency Equipment, says he has seen a range of interpretations. These include exposure mitigation before crews re-enter trucks and a return to vinyl seats and other easy-clean surfaces. He is
seeing isolated water tanks to clean the firefighters on scene, wash stations and removable seat covers that departments can buy multiples of and wash like turnout gear. Upgraded HEPA filters on HVAC systems, checker plate flooring and configurations that get electrical up off the floor level of the cab for ease of cleaning are also kinds of things gaining traction.
“Customers are much more open to these kinds of ideas because they are having the conversation,” says Thomson, who sees this as a very active conversation nationwide.
The most popular choices he observes are the shift to non-porous easy-clean surfaces and the move to much lighter interior paint colours that make it easier to see contaminates.
“These are very easy options to adapt that don’t mean you have to change your entire protocols. Making the jump to pulling the SCBA out is a real operational challenge for some departments, so it’s not easy to understand how you’re going to make that work quickly.”
At Richmond Fire Rescue in British Columbia, Fire Chief Tim Wilkinson has committed considerable energy and investment into clean cab for his department, which includes a successful transition to SCBAs outside the cab.
“First of all, for some of it we’re going back to the way things used to be with having air packs outside of the cab,” he says, and while staff try really hard to decontaminate at the scene, it’s not an exact science.
“It is taking a very simple approach to a safety issue – what can you do by policy, what can and can’t be in a cab — and also looking at engineered solutions so we don’t just make mistakes and contaminate ourselves. Now we’re not going to buy trucks that come with air packs in the seat. We’re going to engineer that out.”
There is an operational objection known to arise when it comes to moving SCBAs outside of the cab: what kind of time will be lost having to put this equipment on at the scene? This is how Wilkinson counters this objection, and he says communicating the rationale behind change is key to gaining crew buy-in.
“While you are putting your air pack on, the officer is doing a 360 evaluation to have an incident action plan that is safe
LEFT The SCBA holders show how it can look to store the equipment outside of the cab.
ABOVE HVAC filtration will tackle the problem of contaminates in the air, not just on the surfaces.
and not based on ‘run into a fire and try and put it out’. Firefighters get injured without a clear, cogent action plan. They need to take directed action, so while they are hustling to put their equipment on, it has really helped our officers to slow down, take good stock of the fire, understand it, understand the plan and then direct their staff to safely and effectively put out the fire.”
The department has also been using an AeroClave misting machine for the past several years that is incorporated like a sprinkler system inside the cab and plugged in from the outside so no one has to go in to begin decontamination. The mist is safe for electronics and surfaces, so anything contaminated goes into the truck for an all-in-one clean-up. While the truck is being misted, typically a 30 to 40-minute process, firefighters are showering and wiping themselves down. Wilkinson is working on slowly but surely equipping each station with an AeroClave.
“We’ve really taken what is a safety approach of how you reduce or mitigate a hazard, looking at the hazard, and then going through all the component pieces to lead you to as safe a situation as you can have.”
Wilkinson says his policies in action are cost effective and he has seen this born out in reduced sickness. Decontamination procedures are followed for everyone who may be at risk, including mechanics or a person coming in to do electronics repair. The staff are generally healthier and feel safer knowing that they are cared about, which is good for their mental well-being as well. He emphasizes that clean cab measures are part of the bigger pictures of health and wellness.
“We are better for sure with clean cabs but it can’t be just that. The problem is cancer and viruses right now. The solution is complex, and part of it is clean cab, but not all. We shouldn’t be happy with ourselves just because we have a clean cab.”
■ MAKING PROGRESS
John McKearney, fire chief for Whister Fire Rescue and president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC), has been in the fire service for almost 40 years, making him a long-standing witness to the evolution of the clean cab conversation. There was a realization that early decon initiatives and improvements in turnout gear safety weren’t making the impact they needed to on cancer rates, he says; there was still a gap and the conversation turned to clean cab.
“Now with COVID-19, it really hit home. We’ve got to get everything out of the cab. It’s going to cost a little bit of time, but it’s got to be done. It’s a complete shift of how we’re put together because everything is so predicated on turnout time. But there may be some savings in that you’re not putting it on at the front end…We’ve learned from COVID-19 that the more you have solid non-porous materials, the easier it is to clean, whether its contaminants or a biological material.”
Aside from surfaces, McKearney thinks the apparatus of the future will include more environmental controls inside it as well in the form of HEPA filter technology that cleans that air.
“This is something we did with two new fireboats we purchased around 2017. We ensured the cab had technology on it so the air could be cleansed before coming inside. That was a result of being at a Squamish wharf fire for many hours where the firefighters were just in the thick of this ugly creosote smoke.”
The fire service is making change and progress in adopting these available technologies, but McKearney says there is still an educational component happening. The concept of clean cab is not yet well understood, but he thinks it will progress initially with the cabs
being designed easy to clean, then with the SCBAs and other porous material going back to being stored externally like they used to be, and then attention will also be paid to the storage of turnout gear, although he sees this as the lesser concern than the other components because most firefighters now know gear should be bagged and cleaned after a fire.
There is a lot for fire departments to think about, and McKearney encourages chiefs to work the with CAFC and their provincial associations for information about where clean cab is headed before that next big purchase so that your apparatus will be modern enough to be safe for your firefighters and remain relevant for many years to come.
■ PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS
Education and deep cleaning are important parts of the evolution towards the definitive clean cab, when and if that formal definition should arise. Clean Cab Canada is one company looking to close the gap with supportive services for fire departments. Clean Cab Canada, which specializes in apparatus decontamination, is a young joint venture between firefighters Dorien Bibault and Brad Milton. Both men started their careers as volunteer firefighters and became firefighters in the Canadian military over the course of decade and a half careers. Bibault and Milton were concerned with the cancer they were seeing in the military, and the lag between what departments had for existing apparatus and what was coming with present and future engineering. The firefighters see a concern about cancer increasing amongst their peers, but also lingering resistance to change. It can be difficult to create urgency and effect immediate change over a disease that takes many years to manifest. The results of change are not immediately clear, but the results of remaining unchanged are abundantly apparent. They see their service as a particular benefit to small departments.
“We can help educate those on different steps they can take to restore the apparatus and get it cleaned back up to standards,” says Milton, which includes providing SOPs they can action right away alongside the cleaning service.
Bibault adds, “It started with the deep cleaning, and then if we can also educate while we are offering the service that is what we would like to do. Education is really the primary goal. Not that we know better, but small rural departments with people working other full-time jobs just don’t have the time.”
The company provides a three-step clean, disinfect and protect process that can take anywhere from two to five hours, depending on the materials in the truck. Bibault says he sees the back of a fire truck being viewed more like the back of an ambulance now, with the understanding that it’s going to get soiled and the design needs to be easy to clean. While this is available now, he says it depends on when the department can afford new apparatus and, in the meantime, doing something is better than nothing.
Winter in Canada presents unique challenges, as these two firefighters based in northern Alberta well know. There sure won’t be any warmer climate open-air trucks roaming around alongside frostbite warnings. What is feasible for post fire decon in frigid weather is an ongoing conversation the fire service continues to grapple with.
Until industry standards come along, clean cab is an interpretive approach. Within this approach, best practices are well underway.
The bottom line when it comes to clean cab was noted succinctly by McKearney: “The composition of fire isn’t changing. It’s always going to be full of carcinogens. We have to find a way to purge that so it’s not in the cab.”
BY ELIAS MARKOU Naturopathic Doctor Mississauga , Ontario
IWELL-BEING
I am exhausted! Is this burnout?
n the fire service you don’t have to look very far to find a colleague who has experienced job-related stress. When stress accumulates in the body, the effects build up and the body reacts. This is called burnout. There are a number of reasons this can occur. Often it’s the build-up of a series of mental, emotional, physical events that reach a pinnacle whereby the body goes into complete shutdown.
On May 28, 2019 the World Health Organization (WHO) published a landmark decision that classified burnout as an “occupational phenomenon” and not just a medical condition. WHO said, “burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”
WHO defined burnout using three criteria: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distancing from one’s job, or feelings or negativism or cynicism related to one’s job, and reduced professional efficacy.
■ TYPES AND EFFECTS OF BURNOUT
Burnout is known in the International Classification of Disease as an ICD-11. While the root cause for each person can be different, psychologists identify three types of burnout.
1. The “under-challenged burnout” occurs when a firefighter is not feeling appreciated, is bored and is lacking learning opportunities. As a result, they may distance themselves from their work.
2. The “neglect burnout” occurs when a firefighter feels helpless and can’t keep up with the demands. This type of burnout is avoidable when leaders are able to identify it and provide help.
blood pressure, heart disease, digestive disorders, IBS, IBD — the list goes on. Burnout is a gradual condition that starts off slow and gains momentum. Early detection is key. Training fire service leaders on how to spot the pre-signs of burnout is one step. Delivering great mental wellness training and programing in the fire service is the second prong to stamping out burnout.
Here are some key prevention ideas for dealing with burnout.
■ MAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE
The idea of self-care is a foreign concept to many firefighters. Firefighters are conditioned to care for others and put their needs last. Try these self-care actions:
• Focus on your breathing techniques. This is a great way to calm your nervous system and help you manage the stress. Five minutes a day of quietly sitting in the morning and at the end of your day can help reset your parasympathetic nervous system.
• Frequent breaks in the day can help with physical exhaustion and allow you to recharge your mind and body.
• Quantify and qualify your sleep. Deep, restful sleep and a minimum of seven hours a night should be the goal to strive for.
Like a slow developing fire, burnout is a gradual condition that starts off slow and gains momentum.
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3. The “overload burnout” is the most common form in the fire service. It occurs when the firefighter is working hard for the ever elusive search for success in the fire profession. Firefighters are risking it all — their health, their family, their finances — in pursuit of success in the service and, more importantly, in life. Like a deck of stacked flimsy playing cards, this can all come crashing down in the blink of an eye. The health effects of burnout include physical and mental exhaustion, depression, anxiety, cynicism, professional withdrawal, high
Dr. Elias Markou is one very busy naturopathic doctor. He is in private practice in Mississauga, Ont., and is the chief medical officer for the Halton Hills Fire Department. Dr. Markou was a firefighter for six years; he has a special interest in firefighter health, is a writer and blogger who is regularly featured on television and radio and in print. Contact him at drmarkou@mypurebalance.ca
• Talk therapy: find a great support system of friends and colleagues.
■ VITAMINS FOR VITALITY
There are several burnout busting vitamins to consider incorporating. A balanced B-complex vitamin is a great way to help your body deal with stress. Vitamin C is a vitamin the body needs in times of great stress to support the adrenal gland system. Magnesium has the ability to support tense and stressful muscles and nourishes the nervous system. Nervine herbs like chamomile and rhodiola are great support herbs that have the ability to reduce stress in the body and heal the nervous system.
Warding off work-related burnout should be a top priority for maintaining well-being on the job and off.
BY TINA SARYEDDINE Executive Director Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
IGUESTCOLUMN
Looking ahead to federal budget 2021
n August, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) was pleased to provide its recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the federal budget for 2021. This annual call forms an integral part of the Standing Committee on Finance’s recommendations for what is included in the federal budget.
This year, the committee asked specifically for recommendations on economic recovery. The CAFC’s brief—From Emergency Operations Centres to Economic Recovery: Improving What We Have to Keep What We Need—focused on a series of recommendations in three key areas:
• Stable municipalities to keep communities clean, safe, and employed
• Correcting idiosyncrasies in the policy landscape for volunteer firefighting
• Leveraging current mental health investments through a results-forward approach.
Under stable municipalities, the CAFC echoed the request of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for $10 to $15 billion in emergency funding to municipalities. This request was also made by the IAFF. Since that time, the federal government’s Safe Restart program with the provinces has already begun to flow much needed funding to the municipalities.
Other suggestions proposed by the CAFC to bolster federal funding to municipalities were to expand eligibility to fire and emergency services for programs like Investing in Canada, the Gas Tax Fund and Airport Capital Assistance Funds. The CAFC also asked that the federal government reinstate a joint emergency preparedness-type program while maintaining funding for heavy urban search and rescue.
is very concerned about the sustainability of the volunteer firefighter sector. During covid, adjustments were made quickly to ensure that volunteer firefighters were not left ineligible for emergency funding by virtue of receiving a pay on call. The CAFC explained to the federal government that the pay on call was not a livable wage and adjustments were announced by the prime minister in April.
However, other idiosyncrasies in the volunteer fire fighting policy landscape, ranging from issues like employment insurance being impacted by the pay on call to difficulties claiming the volunteer firefighter tax credit, create a precarious situation in a sector that will already begin to experience attrition, first by the natural demographic and next by the complications of covid. For this reason, the CAFC recommended that the federal government coordinate incentive programs that preserve the suppy and savings provided by volunteer, paid on call and part time firefighters.
The third area was continued effort on the mental health of first responders. The CAFC has been tracking the investments made by the federal government since budget 2018. Many investments are in research. For research to impact the front line, different approaches are required that unpack milestones and better engage first responders in
This year, the committee asked specifically for recommendations on economic recovery. ‘‘ ’’
Under support to municipalities, the CAFC asked the federal government to continue to improve housing conditions for temporary foreign workers and ensure that fire regulations are enforced. Finally, the CAFC called on the federal government to advance the public safety broadband network to facilitate emergency communications, rural coverage and economic opportunity.
A second area the CAFC sought the federal government’s help is in the area of volunteer fire fighting. With 85 per cent of firefighters and fire departments falling into the volunteer category, the CAFC
Tina Saryeddine, PhD, MHA, CHE is the executive director of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. More information on the CAFC can be accessed at cafc.ca.
designing interventions and solutions. As such, the CAFC recommended that the federal government request milestones for the frontline from the $27 million invested from budget 2018 in first responder mental health research. It also recommended that the federal government direct the remaining $3 million in earmarked funds for first responder mental health from budget 2018 towards crisis prevention.
This is a tall order ranging across the mandates of at least a half dozen federal departments and there are other important policy and funding asks of the federal government. For this reason, the CAFC continues to believe that Canada needs the equivalent of a U.S. fire administrator that would assist all fire departments across provinces, territories and municipalities with grants, operational support, public safety messaging and data. It will likely take time to achieve these asks, but one thing is for sure: If we don’t speak up, we won’t be heard.
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TECHTALK Truck checks, warranty work and repairs go virtual
By CHRIS DENNIS
With everything going virtual and at a distance, I decided to write about virtual truck checks, virtual warranty approval and virtual communication in the apparatus repair division. Be it a new build or even from one fire station to the chief’s office or to a dedicated mechanical division, how might that communication look? Well, I have some ideas. This type of show and tell has been done before. It is really popular in the automotive industry.
I’m an old school technician. Like all of us, I’ve had to change to stay current. I moved from the military style walkie-talkie phone to a flip-phone to a Blackberry and now an iPhone. Imagine texting now on a flip-phone? Remember three letters of the alphabet on one numeric key? Just spelling c-a-t took a while. Now we don’t even have to push a button. We ask the phone to call or we voice to text or email.
Now, COVID-19 has changed the way we do business. Companies have had to close permanently because their jobs are people-oriented customer service. Ours is also people-oriented customer service, but in a different way. Truck checks at the station level is the first line of preventive maintenance. Every one of us has some kind of smart device on us every day. If your station does have WiFi, wonderful. If it does not, each truck or station has a tablet or cell phone as part of the station kit, and that’s perfect too. Let’s proceed based on that solution.
Due to social distancing and health regulations for multiple people in one place, let’s keep it simple. Let’s take the phone with us on the truck check. As we conduct the check, we are taking pictures of things we are unsure of. We are taking videos of things that are maybe not the same today as they were yesterday. Let’s take that video and make it live via whatever means of media you are using
My crew sends me text messages looking for help and direction and I can communicate with an OEM dealer over warranty approval. Smartphones are just one of the tools in our virtual suite.
to communicate, whether its Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp or FaceTime. Whoever has been put in charge of the fleet can actually walk through the check with the firefighter without the being there. Provide close-ups of what is actually happening instead of a written explanation of a deficiency. This means nothing gets lost in translation as well as sets a time stamp for an actual truck check. We have had this technology for some time but in a lot of cases felt it was not required. Have you ever taken your car into the dealer or gone to the
grocery store or restaurant or were shown what was on the menu or what part of your car needs fixing on a tablet? If you have you have already experienced it, you can take this and apply it to your apparatus fleet. Work with this idea and fine tune it to how you do truck checks. Use it to do truck final inspections from wherever you are. We all know part of the job is touching and feeling. This too we all hope will be somewhat of the norm again. However, mark my words, we will be doing more things virtually in the electronic age.
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Will paper notes become a thing of the past?
This makes me think an electronic engineer might have been great career. Nah! The fire service is for me; for us.
In my division, all the techs have laptops. They are all tough books and now we are moving to tablets. With these laptops, they can now check vehicle history and create their own work orders, create stories to add to open work orders. The laptop’s purpose as a shop tool since covid is being used a lot more.
Social distancing while communicating in each station via electronic solutions has made accountability more of a reality, but more so a means of communication without losing details by recording through pictures, video or text. In conjunction with the telephone, emails are sent to all daily with direction and a schedule for that day. As we all know, this can change in a moment. We have WiFi in the building and the use of Google and YouTube has also assisted with repairs and troubleshooting. In some cases, as Facebook users, there are fire truck repair groups that share their findings and repairs daily. This avenue also allows the user to send out questions on things and share what we have come up against and the solution to fix it. The Vaughn Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) techs have gone one step further. Because we have WiFi, they use their personal cellphones to send both still pictures as well as videos to whoever requests them. For example, let’s say you have a newer rig and you feel the failure is warrantable. In the past you would go through a process. The tech or firefighter in charge of overseeing the repair would take the information to the shop supervisor or whoever was in charge with the description of what was wrong, what happened and what is needed to repair. We call this the complaint cause correction. With this information you would then contact the next in command or be directed to perform the next steps yourself. That means contacting the selling dealer. Odds are if it’s too technical you will have to wait until they contact the apparatus or chassis builder (OEM) to describe the repair. This can take minutes or days depending on the truck OEM builder and where they are located in the world.
Let’s say the first response back you got from the selling dealer was asking for a better description of the failed part and why. For those of you that have departments without the luxury of spare apparatus then for every question asked without immediate answer, the truck sits parked. Did you know that even if you do not have a dedicated repair facility like we do and you work with the city or municipal garage or even an independent fire truck repair facility or shop, you can still apply for warranty on anything that fails within the warranty guidelines of your apparatus purchase? With virtual or electronic technology this can be achieved. If at any time the manufacturer that built your truck, be it custom or commercial, tells you that the part is not covered by the builder and you have to go to the manufacturer, you do not need to settle for that answer. Consider personal auto purchases. You buy a Ford, Chevrolet or foreign make new from the dealer. You take it back to the dealer for warranty. You did not buy the part the dealer put on from an outside vendor — they did. The dealer can go after that vendor. For example’s sake, let’s say the part involves cracked welds on a meritor axle housing. It was spec or came as original equipment on your truck and it needs to be replaced. You call the fire truck sales company and they tell you the fire truck builder did not make that part so you must deal with part maker. Do not let that happen. The truck was built by the vendor you purchased it through. The fire truck sales company represents the builder. The builder must support the products they put on, unless in your build contract it states differently, of course. Pay attention to that. The builder can go to the vendor. All this stands true as long as the part is also well within its warranty period. If it’s out, still, keep trying.
There is a tool I use called goodwill split. You purchased from the sales company and they represent the fire truck builder. You have been buying trucks from this sales force for some time and have a good business rapport. The selling dealer should also stand behind what they sell and should go to battle for you in all cases. The dealer
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we have been with has done this on many occasions with success. If you find yourself working one on one with the fire truck builder then nothing gets lost in translation. The suggestion is the part has failed. It has failed due to defect not neglect, but unfortunately is no longer covered. As a long time purchaser of this product and from the same dealer, if you have a purchasing agreement or are in good standing the goodwill split will look like this: The dealer pay a percentage, the fire department pays a percentage and vendor covers a percentage. A three-way split. Negotiations are better than frustrations. This way, the fire department is not paying entirely for something that really should have never failed this early.
Now comes the virtual part for warranty items. Take pictures of VIN mileage hours and the truck build number. Take pictures of the failed part and if a model or part number is visible, capture that too. Putting this all together in an email is best for record keeping. Send that or a text message to the selling dealer. The odds are if they are not in the office they will see your email on their phone and be able to respond quickly. I can only speak for the parts and dealers I work with and they are all excellent in returning emails quickly when it comes to warranty or truck-down concerns. If you feel you can get answers from the OEM and you have those contacts great. However, we are finding it better to go through the selling dealer unless a technical question needs to be addressed. The selling dealer will send pictures and your email description of complaint cause and correction. You should be cc’d on that. If any questions come back from OEM you can answer them right away. Very little time is lost. The dealer may ask for a video. We had a part that had failed. It was a structural component and very difficult for the OEM to understand exactly what we were seeing. With the help of a smartphone tablet or iPhone you can virtually and in real time through whatever solution you may have and show the vendor what you are seeing, describe this as you go. The correction can be discussed and completed with the fire truck builder almost in the building.
With covid and social distancing even within our own departments, the age of internet-based communications now make things even easier. It might take a bit to get warmed up to the idea but it works. If you do not have that mechanical bone in your body, but you know what you are seeing does not look right or it’s not right the description you give, that is now a show and tell virtually. The OEM can take this visual and determine a course of repair or correction.
The age of working at home for a lot in the fire service is happening for lots of reasons. It keeps people safe, it helps to prevent the possible spread and keeps our staff healthy and at the ready. We still, of course, must have people in the workplace but if the workforce happens to be infected somehow and staff has been working from home we have an alternate. You
perform hands-on duties though from home,
which includes apparatus mechanical divisions. Here, we must have boots on the ground. Believe me if we could repair things from home, we too would be separated for safety.
Let’s discuss covid, not in a sense of what it is and what it has done, but what we can do as fire apparatus repair techs to make it simple and socially distance at the same time.
I am going to speak now as a department that may not have a dedicated repair staff on duty but depend on outside sources. You can still apply this if you an onsite repair apparatus division though such as we do at VFRS. Work with what you have presently. There is no cost involved other than data you may have on your smart device. If WiFi is available use that, if not you may want to look into this as a tool in your budget next year for repair.
Say you are (or you are) the officer or firefighter in charge of fleet repair. The repair shop or municipal garage calls you to say “Hey I need a part to fix this and I’m unsure where to get it.” For random example, let’s say the part is a Cummins engine part as simple as a filter housing. It’s cracked, it’s out of warranty and it’s sucking air. This will not allow the truck to start. In some cases as the person looking after the fleet, you might say to the repair tech “wait you lost me at hey…” My rig is at your facility now. You are the qualified person who can fix it, call me with cause and correction and a possible dollar figure or timeline, and it will be down until you, the repair tech, has it done. Don’t want for this to sound tough, but in most cases that is what is expected. Let’s take it one step further. You do know what the repair tech is talking about. You have asked questions and he tells you Cummins does not recognize this as a Cummins part and it must be a part added onto the truck when it was built. Very possible. Let’s set this up so when the tech reaches out to you he or she has all the truck info at the ready. They would love to invite you to come see for yourself but health concerns must be respected. You cannot make it. The invite now is a virtual call and you can now see exactly what they are seeing. Your plan of attack will also consist of pictures you feel will be needed or a small video of what is needed from the off-site repair tech to you so you can forward that electronically and quickly to the selling dealer or direct to the OEM truck builder, who can communicate electronically from wherever they are. The OEM can see this filter housing, confirm it is an OEM builder part or even give you a part number to buy it locally, possibly at Cummins. This can be all done from a remote office if need be.
Covid is truly awful, but it has brought us together closer as a family and as a business. For some businesses it’s been a total loss and for others the flood gates have opened. For first responders it’s a new way of doing business and living with our families. These are all lessons learned. The reality is we have to change — it’s not a matter of if, it’s when. Be proactive, use what you have in front of you, be safe, be healthy and virtually be switched on. It will make things easier and as time goes on get more of the creative juices flowing in the maintenance aspect of the fire fight.
Remember my friends, rubber side down. Be safe, be healthy and as Spock would say, “Live long and prosper.”
Chris Dennis is the chief mechanical officer for Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service in Ontario. He can be reached at Chris. Dennis@vaughan.ca.
BY SHAYNE MINTZ Canadian Regional Director National Fire Protection Association
AAre remote inspections right for you?
s communities deal with the escalating impact of COVID-19, jurisdictions are determining how to continue critical building, life, and electrical safety functions while personnel are not present, buildings are (or have been) closed and/or access limited to reduce virus exposures. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers guidance on the concept of remote inspections (RI), an alternative to physical inspections. With social distancing requirements, this type of inspection may be a solution to achieving critical and emergency permit work that may still be in operation.
An RI uses technology to remotely facilitate such activities. These inspections should typically be associated with a jurisdiction’s permitting process and would need to be approved by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). RIs are not intended to be less complete or comprehensive than an on-site inspection. Rather, RI should be employed to achieve the same (or enhanced) results as an on-site inspection. For those interested in using RI, it is recommended that some of the following considerations be observed as a minimum. As RI is new to many, it is important to clarify and communicate four important tenets.
First, identify the types of inspections that a RI can address. Not all inspections will be suitable for a remote environment. Consider carefully the types of inspections you may choose to utilize. Second, determine if it is safe to use RI based on time of day, weather, job-site, and safety considerations. These important questions need be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Third, consider the administrative provisions for a remote inspection and how the RI request would be made and permission granted. Thought needs to be given to matters such as any special application processes, permit fees, and what other administrative items need to be considered. Once finalized, it is recommended that these provisions be made publicly available and transparent to all stakeholders. Finally, establish what a successful RI program looks like. Crafting examples of successful RIs will help set a climate for success.
nology. If using video technology, it’s important to have a steady hand or some type of tripod or support to ensure there is proper lighting.
Another ground rule is knowing and verifying where the inspection is taking place and where, at that address, the RI is being undertaken. This information is vital to accurately validate the RI has occurred at the correct address and location.
Also consider who will be participating in the RI. Is it the general manager for the overall structure, the subcontractor who installed a specific system, the building owner, or an approved third party? Having all parties clearly identify themselves and their roles ahead of time can reduce confusion. Additionally, if more than one party is on site for the RI, it may be beneficial for everyone to identify themselves when speaking.
During the actual inspection, it is important to engage in dialogue similar to what may be expected during an on-site inspection. A RI should allow all parties to communicate and explain what is being reviewed. Encourage discussions and create an environment where questions can be asked, and information provided when requested
Not all inspections will be suitable for a remote environment. Consider carefully the types of inspections you may choose to utilize.
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or at a suitable time after. It could be helpful to have the contractor or appropriate subcontractor available to answer questions about the project. Finally, once the inspection has concluded, communicate to all involved how the process will proceed, ensuring proper sign off or re-inspection instructions and deadlines are clearly conveyed.
Next, the selection of suitable technology is imperative. Authorities need to assess various types of technology. Most technology offers useful features but may also have specific requirements or limitations. There are many jurisdictions currently using smartphone and tablet video conferencing and drone technology. While these are commonly used platforms, consideration should be given to the approved tech-
Shayne Mintz is the Canadian regional director for the NFPA and can be reached at Canada@nfpa.org or by phone at 705 812-2924.
To support code officials, enforcers, and inspectors, and their work to ensure fire and life safety, RI can provide an effective alternative for a building inspection program. NFPA has developed a number of resources. In 2019 the NFPA Standards Council approved the development of a new standard technical committee to address remote inspections. That standard titled NFPA 915 – Standard for Remote Inspections was released for public input in August. To view the draft standard and provide your input go to nfpa.org/915.
For more information, go to nfpa.org/RVI.
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RFPs are critical for big ticket items like fire training systems. Following best practices not only attracts the best vendors to your project, but also helps ensure best use of funds.
By WARREN MCEWEN
Sourcing a new fire training system is often a lengthy and complicated process.
It’s critical to select the right vendors and suppliers to ensure your equipment meets the specific needs, challenges and technical requirements of your department. Creating a fail-safe RFP will attract stronger vendors to your project — ones who are capable of delivering high-quality results.
Pulling together an RFP can be both challenging and time consuming, but it’s important to get this right. An incomplete RFP could lead to incompatible submissions that don’t address your needs or meet your expectations. Further, if the RFP is unclear, you may receive a wide range of responses that are difficult to compare with one another, making the selection even more challenging.
Adapting best practices helps to ensure your RFP communicates clearly with potential vendors and sets your fire training system up for success from the get-go. Here are four tips to make sure you get the
It will take time and effort to put together an RFP for your fire training system. Following best practices will help set your project up for success from the start.
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IConstants in the fire service
recently wrote about change and advancements in the fire service, their impacts and how we embrace them. These continue to evolve at a seemingly ever-increasing pace. Today’s missive is a reflection on some of the constants in our fire fighting lives. The catalyst here was an event far outside the operational realm of what we do. It entailed a return to my new home with a truckload of effects and a brief shout out to some of my fellow department members. That evening saw a flurry of firefighters arrive to help – and still resonates with me.
We are, as firefighters, privileged to live and serve in a world steeped in tradition and honour. The camaraderie we enjoy runs deep. We support each other operationally and after incidents as well. We frequently socialize together, this for valid reasons; after all we do things that most civilians simply do not relate to. The paramilitary nature of the fire service is, for me, a point of pride. It lends structure both in the fire house and on the fire ground. The former benefits from structure and discipline that most definitely affects fire ground operations. The command and control necessary for effective fireground operations flows out of this environment. The incident command system, now a more formalized example, exemplifies this notion and is almost universally accepted and practiced.
Ceremony and tradition are key fixtures in the fire service. Firefighter funerals are steeped in such things as the tolling of the bell and the lamenting sound of bagpipes. The history behind these is significant, and worth delving into. Much like firefighters understanding the ‘why’ before the ‘how’ on the fireground I find I treasure these observances more so after learning what’s behind them. The ubiquitous Maltese cross and the patron saint of firefighters, St. Florian, also have much history and significance behind them. They serve, along with others, to identify and brand the fire service in a very dynamic world.
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calling (and I fervently believe fire fighting is) that enjoys such giving and passion. At a medical call in recent times, a patient had fallen to the ground while shoveling snow from his roof. After providing medical care to the patient our members asked permission to shovel the remaining snow from the elderly couple’s roof – of course the answer was a resounding yes. Be they firefighters or officers that miniscule example of giving flourishes. Integrity too is so very essential in a business in which we help people during some of their most vulnerable and challenging times. Trust flows from integrity, whether it’s the faith the public places in us or that which exists as we support each other either in routine or trying times. Self sacrifice, a commonly expected trait, is certainly demanded of us yet must be done in a balanced way. Yes, we take risk but not with reckless abandon. The well-known and vital moniker “we will risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little and risk nothing to save what is already lost” is a clear demonstration of that notion when responding to emergencies. We must also not give too much of ourselves in day to day work life—think work-life balance.
Trust flows from integrity, whether it’s the faith the public places in us or that which exists as we support each other either in routine or trying times. ‘‘ ’’
Aside from concrete traditions, I believe constants exist within firefighters, within us. These are traits that are requisite in a profession that is built on the principle of service to others. We have done and will continue to rebrand ourselves as firefighters yet there are steadfast values that remain unchanged. Dedication to the job we do, whether volunteer or career, is not only necessary but evident whenever I interact with my colleagues. Call me biased, but I know of no other
Dave Balding joined the fire service in 1985 and is the fire chief with the Nipawin Fire Department in Saskatchewan. Contact Dave at d.balding@nipawin.com and follow him on Twitter at @ FireChiefDaveB.
Pride manifests itself in many ways, dress and deportment, our behavior and performance, even the way we maintain our stations and apparatus. Yes, we do these things because they are expected of us, they also foster self-respect and a respect for what we do and who are.
Does the foregoing seem a little cliché? Perhaps on the surface, yet they remain essential ingredients for each of us to truly be compassionate and effective members. Yes, the various icons and traditions of firefighting proudly identify us to the public we serve, but the various traits and characteristics just touched upon create who we truly are, both as individuals and collectively.
Chief Alan Brunacini said there are two things firefighters hate: the way things are now and change. It’s up to us to embrace change, advance our profession while preserving and understanding the meaningful traditions, icons and traits it is built on.
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Lincoln Fire Rescue is celebrating its 50-year anniversary
By BRIEANNA CHARLEBOIS
TOP A commemorative photograph was taken in 1970 to mark the official creation of the department
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Fire Rescue and the town of Lincoln it serves.
Lincoln is a community of about 25,000 that spans 162 square kilometres on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. Having come into existence on Jan. 1, 1970 through the amalgamation of several municipalities, the four existing fire departments of the time were combined under one chief and officially became the Lincoln Fire Rescue.
Current Fire Chief Greg Hudson—who began his career as a volunteer in 1988 before moving into the full-time position of deputy chief in 2006 and into role of chief in 2011—
said the department has come a long way since its inception.
“When I first started 32 years ago, the amalgamation was still pretty fresh in people’s minds and [the stations] were really operating as four separate departments,” he said. “As time progressed, one of the biggest steps we took to overcome that was conducting joint recruiting and training and, though it took a couple of generations, the stations slowly became assimilated into what is now one cohesive department.”
Today, the department has 118 volunteer firefighters, 12 auxiliary members, two fire prevention officers, a chief, deputy chief and an emergency manager. It consists of four
stations and has 16 major apparatus pieces as well as support vehicles and command cars.
To mark the anniversary of the town and the creation of the fire department, Hudson said firefighters decided to recreate a historic image of the department’s original brigade and firefighting staff, which was taken in 1970 to commemorate the amalgamation of the departments.
The Town of Lincoln benefits from tourism—largely known worldwide for Niagara Falls—and has vast roots in the agricultural sector, particularly with its craft beverage industry, which consists of over 50 wineries, craft beers, ciders and a spirits distillery.
“We decided to use local Sue-Ann Staff Winery for the photo location,” explained Hudson. “This winery is situated on a 200-year-old family farm operated by the Staff family, who have had members on the Lincoln fire department for generations.”
The photo was taken on Sept. 19 by fireground photographer Mitchell Brown and clearly illustrates how much the department has progressed in the last half-century. One of their retired firefighters also shot drone footage of the event.
“He created a video set to music that was really remarkable and quite moving and really captured the sense of pride, camaraderie, and working together as a team that is the cornerstone of Lincoln fire department— and indeed every fire department in Canada.”
Hudson said that because all of the staff and equipment was tied up at one location during the shoot, the neighbouring Grimsby Fire Department provided coverage while the photo was being taken.
In another effort to adequately celebrate the milestone, the department also decided to update their shoulder flashes and truck decal for the first time since 1970. With staff input—via surveys as well as sketch and descriptive suggestions—the design was finalized in late 2019.
“Some elements of the past were considered and we wanted to make sure it represented some of our values going into the future,” Hudson explained.
He said this also generated another idea: a challenge coin. While COVID-19 delayed production, all firefighters and serving members of City Council are set to receive a coin that commemorates their history and efforts to move forward with purpose. Two coins were created. A silver coin is the official Lincoln Fire Rescue challenge coin, which was issued to all members of the department. A gold coin was also created as a “special fire chief’s challenge coin” which is inscribed on the edge “Presented by the Fire Chief”. Hudson said the chief’s coin is given out on special occasions to recognize a significant accomplishment or achievement in the area of fire safety, public education, or emergency response by a fire department member or member of the community that is worthy of special recognition.
The town itself had also planned several celebrations throughout the
To celebrate 50 years, the department recreated the original image.
year, including a special Canada day fireworks celebration, but the coronavirus pandemic disrupted many of them.
“COVID-19 has definitely posed quite a few challenges and, while it’s been an interesting time, as things progressed, I think we got a little better at adjusting,” he said. “When it first hit and everything was kind of shut down so we basically shut down our firefighter training and made rules not to show up unless there was an emergency call.”
They moved training online using zoom and other online resources, but when restrictions started lifting across the province, Hudson said they began incorporating more hands-on training.
As a volunteer department, he said one of the biggest changes in recent years was an EMS decision to limit their medical call response. Nearly four years ago—long before COVID-19—protocols were adjusted in an effort to minimize firefighter fatigue and increase department effectiveness when responding.
“Over the past few years, Lincoln has actually decreased our average number of annual responses despite having an ever-growing population,” said Hudson. “We went from an average of 771 calls per year five years ago to 720 per year now.”
Data collected by the department showed that, in 2014, medical calls were reported most and accounted for 39 per cent of their call volume. After the change, motor vehicle collisions were most common, making up 24 per cent of their call volume in 2019.
When asked what he sees in the Lincoln department’s future, Hudson said he sees more demands for the fire service. Statistics show the city is growing rapidly year over year, which may pose challenges for the volunteer department. He said recruiting has been challenging.
“In our particular case, that’s really putting a challenge on being able to maintain a volunteer fire service the way we have for the last 50 years,” he said. “I don’t know what the next 50 years will look like but I suspect that keeping up with the population growth will be huge.”
He says they plan to focus on recruitment. While they often have a good selection of candidates, rules around which stations one can serve—depending on which is closest to where the individual lives—can sometimes pose a problem for the more rural stations.
But despite future challenges, he said, the celebrations were a great nod to the heritage of the town and the Lincoln Department while marking the start of a new chapter. While PPE, equipment and culture has changed over the past 50 years—as is easily evident when contrasting the two photographs—he noted the reasons firefighters do the job has not.
“At the end of the day, I look back at my time at the department and am proud I can honestly say I’ve made a difference,” Hudson said. “There’s not many careers that people can actually look back and say that actually made a tangible difference to somebody else’s life and that’s I guess that’s one of the most things I cherish most of the number of years I’ve been with the Lincoln department.”
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Ladder Dating: Heeling the Ladder
BY MARK VAN DER FEYST
In our continuing look at ground ladders, heeling is one of those small but important factors of the ladder operation. It is common practice to heel a ground ladder whenever a firefighter is climbing up or down one. There are many ways to heel a ground ladder and this has led to a common debate within the fire service as to heel from the front or from the back of the ladder.
The fire service seems to gravitate towards heeling the ladder from the back. In most basic training classes, we see firefighters heeling the ladder from behind, as seen in Photo 1. Along with textbooks, instructors seem to use and teach this method commonly. The other ways to heel a ground ladder are to heel it from the front by using our foot against the beam at the butt or to have our foot on the bottom rung while standing in front of the ground ladder.
Why do we choose to always go behind the ground ladder to heel it? Why are we instructing our future firefighters to heel ground ladders from behind? While this may be an acceptable practice, it is quite dangerous.
Consider this scenario: two firefighters are using a 12-ft ground ladder to gain access to the roof of a garage. The one firefighter is heeling the ladder from the underside of it using both of his hands on the beam to hold the ladder from kicking out. The other firefighter then starts to climb up the ladder to the roof. The ladder has been set properly at the correct angle, it has three to five rungs above the roof line and yet the ladder kicks out and the firefighter falls to the ground. This happened just as the firefighter reached the top of the ladder. When he put his foot on the rung that rested just above the roof line, the firefighter that was heeling the ladder walked away, thus allow-
ing the ladder to kick out.
When a firefighter heels a ground ladder from behind, they are unable to view the entire operation. They are only able to see the beginning stages of the operation, but not the end of it. This is the case in the scenario that I just described. The firefighter who was heeling the ground ladder from behind was able to see the beginning stages of the climbing operation but was unable
to see the finishing stages of the climbing operation.
As soon as the firefighter who was climbing the ground ladder cleared the view of the heeling firefighter, the heeling firefighter walked away. What he did not see was that the climbing firefighter was only two rungs away from getting off the ladder and onto the roof. This was the cause of the ladder kicking out and the climbing firefighter falling with it. We
Photo 1: In most basic training classes, we see firefighters heeling the ladder from behind.
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are unable to look up all the way to view the entire operation. When we are wearing our full turn out gear, our SCBA and our helmet, we are restricted in our ability to look all the way directly up. For some, their helmet hits the top of the SCBA cylinder, for others the helmet blocks a part of their view with the front brim. Either way, the view of the operation is hindered and thus becomes a dangerous way of heeling a ground ladder.
Another aspect that is dangerous when heeling a ground ladder from behind is that we are exposing ourselves to falling hazards. Often, we are carrying up hand tools to help us with our assigned task. These hand tools fall. Gravity is working against us every time we are carrying up a hand tool. We get tired, lose our grip and our hand tool is now falling to the ground. Depending on how it is falling, there is an incredibly good chance that it will hit the head of the heeling firefighter. When we are breaking glass from a ground ladder, that glass falls right on top of the heeling firefighter. What will happen is that we want to see what is going on, so we look up. Have you ever heard an instructor tell you to not look up when you are heeling a ground ladder from behind? This is so that you will not have falling tools, broken glass, falling debris, etc., hitting your face. When you look up, you are exposing your neck, mouth, and eyes to whatever may be falling on you.
What if the firefighter climbing the ladder starts to slip or lose their balance while climbing? How quickly can the heeling firefighter come around from behind and stop the climbing firefighter from falling? Not very quickly! What if he needs assistance right away? Can the heeling firefighter assist him quickly from their position behind the ground ladder?
The best method to heel a ground ladder is from the front. By
being in the front of the ground ladder, we can view the entire operation. We are also able to view the entire building. This allows us to constantly monitor the conditions and activities of the situation. Whether we are heeling the ground ladder with our foot against the beam at the butt or on the bottom rung, we are still accomplishing the same safety goal of preventing the ladder from kicking out. In Photo 2 and Photo 3, we can see this in action. From here, the heeling firefighter can view the entire operation from start to finish. They will also be out of the way of any falling debris.
The heeling firefighter in this position can also assist the climbing firefighter by preventing them from falling. The heeling firefighter can quickly climb up the ladder to pin or stop the climbing firefighter from falling off the ground ladder. This will work within distance of one section. If you have two or three sections of distance between the heeling firefighter and the climbing firefighter, you will not be able to reach them safely in time.
The next time you conduct ladder training, try to incorporate the front heeling method into your routine. Compare the two methods to see the differences and, hopefully, you will realize that heeling from the front will benefit you.
Mark van der Feyst has been in the fire service since 1999 and is currently a firefighter with the FGFD. He is an international instructor teaching in Canada, the United States, FDIC and India. He is a local level suppression instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and the lead Author of Fire Engineering’s Residential Fire Rescue book and other DVD’s. He can be contacted at Mark@ FireStarTraining.com.
Photo 3: Heeling from the front will also keep the firefighter out of the way of any falling debris.
Photo 2: By heeling from the front, the heeling firefighter can view the entire operation from start to finish.
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posals that specifically address your needs. Communicating clearly also ensures you don’t waste time and effort engaging with vendors who ultimately won’t be able to provide what you’re looking for and forcing you to start all over again.
Beyond listing off the technical requirements, consider describing different scenarios in which you’d actually like to use your fire training system. Including different scenarios allows vendors to get creative in their responses.
Also consider including a list of deliverables in addition to the fire training system. These could include training courses, operational manuals and references, project management support, detailed drawings, credentials of the vendor’s staff, compliance to local and industry standards, and after-sale service.
3. ESTABLISH A WEIGHTED SCORING METRIC TO EVALUATE PROPOSALS
What happens when you’ve posted an RFP and the responses start rolling in? How do you determine which vendor is the right one for your project? The scoring metrics might include cost, service, vendor reputation and experience, warranty, life expectancy, environmental impact, code compliance and NFPA standards compliance. These criteria on a weighted scale allows for a clear decision on which vendor best exemplifies the right choice to build the system.
Establishing a standard set of scoring enables you to adapt a scientific approach to the selection process, rather than choosing a vendor based on price alone, especially when there are other important criteria that ensure you get the best value for your money.
For instance, consider this scenario: a fire chief based in Newfoundland is in the market for a mobile fire training trailer. They create an RFP but leave out crucial information related to provincial regulations, assuming that their vendors will know this. A U.S.-based vendor replies with an attractive offer, unaware of the technical requirements their equipment needs to fulfill in order to legally operate in Newfoundland. Only after this vendor is selected does the fire chief realize their trailer is unusable until it can be brought up to code, incurring additional expenses and adding another year to the project.
To avoid wasting time on poorly written bids or proposals, Robinson recommends additionally establishing a minimum scoring threshold.
4. CONSULT WITH A VENDOR BEFORE THE RFP PROCESS BEGINS
Typically, departments post RFPs on bidding sites and wait to hear from vendors. But that doesn’t mean you can’t approach vendors before you start writing your RFP. Early work with the customer well before the RFP phase means we make sure the customer knows all their options. Then they can write an RFP that clearly addresses what their training system needs to be.
Including a vendor prior to writing the RFP means they advise on the different options available, as well as budgetary estimates, requirements for site preparation, relevant industry and local standards, options for expansion and customization, and value-added considerations. Vendors may also have some creative ideas about how to build out the fire training system you need while staying on budget. One British Columbia fire department, for example, enlisted Dräger to build a steel building structure with a first-floor kitchen simulation area. The following year, a second burn room was added to represent a two-story residential with upstairs bedrooms. This phased approach required less upfront investment and enabled the department to spread out the cost of their multi-floor fire training system over an extended period of time. Knowing this option was available, the department was able to structure their RFP accordingly.
Although writing an RFP is no small undertaking, it’s important to take the time to do it right — especially for complex, big ticket items like fire training systems. By clearly establishing needs and requirements, frontloading important details and consulting with vendors, you ensure the RFP process goes smoothly and ultimately you secure the appropriate system for your training needs.
Warren McEwen is a senior product specialist in the Engineered Solutions group of Dräger Safety Canada. Previously he worked as a registered EMT-A and firefighter in Alberta, where he headed up the training division of Lethbridge Fire and EMS Department.
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Evaluating drone pilot skills
Understanding the different testing options in the operation of remotely piloted aircraft systems
By ALAN FRAZIER
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It is estimated that several hundred Canadian public safety agencies have acquired remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Approximately one third of those agencies are fire service oriented. Canadian fire departments that have acquired RPAS and are using them with great success gain additional situational awareness at the scenes of structure and wildland fires, as well as natural and manmade disasters. RPAS tasks include providing real-time video to fire scene management, penetrating hot zones such as HAZMAT spill areas and potential BLEVE evacuation zones, post disaster damage assessment, and post-response assessment and evaluation for training purposes. The relatively low cost of RPAS make the technology affordable for most fire service agencies.
Transport Canada has done an excellent job in crafting regulations, including pilot certification levels, related to RPAS. Two main categories of RPAS operations exist: basic and advanced. Each of the two catego-
ries have a different set of rules that RPAS pilots must follow. Basic operations must be conducted in uncontrolled airspace, more than 30 metres from bystanders and never overflying bystanders. If all three of these conditions cannot be met the flight is con sidered an advanced operation.
For basic operations, the RPAS pilot can didate must score at least 65 per cent on a 35 question online “small basic examination” covering eight knowledge areas including air law, air traffic rules and procedures, theory of flight, and meteorology. The exam has a 90 minute time limit. Immediately after successfully completing the examination, the candidate can download their pilot certifi cate-basic operations.
For advanced operations, the RPAS pilot candidate must score at least 80 per cent on a 50 question online “small advanced examination” which assesses the candidate’s knowledge of the same eight areas found on the basic examination (albeit at a higher level of understanding). The advanced exam has a
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60 minute time limit. The candidate has an additional requirement to complete a flight review conducted by a Transport Canada authorized RPAS flight reviewer. Upon successful completion of the flight review, the candidate is eligible to apply for the pilot certificate-advanced operations.
Some Canadian Fire Agency RPAS operations would likely require their pilots to conduct advanced operations due to the need to fly in controlled airspace and/or fly within 30 metres of bystanders. However, many flights, especially in rural areas, can be conducted as basic operations requiring only a pilot certificate-basic operations.
In both cases, especially when exercising a pilot certificate-basic operations certificate that does not require a flight review, agencies can benefit from implementing internal standards for pilot flight skills evaluation. Benefits of such standards include: establishment of benchmark flight proficiency levels to which agency pilots can aspire to reach; enhanced safety through initial and periodic evaluation of agency pilot flight skills; and increased insulation from liability by demonstrating that the agency has adopted a robust internal RPAS pilot credentialing mechanism in addition to that provided by Transport Canada. Once an agency has decided to implement internal pilot credentialing standards, the devil is in the details…What tasks should the standards assess? How do you assess the selected tasks? What should the evaluation course consist of?
Enter NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST has developed a comprehensive suite of sUAS (i.e small RPAS) standard test methods. NIST is a non-regulatory agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST’s mission is to
promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. While this might sound like NIST only assists U.S. entities, the reality is quite different. NIST has been very active in Canada as well as Japan. NIST employs approximately 3,400 talented scientists, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel at two campuses: Gaithersburg, Md., and Boulder, Col. Fifteen years ago, Adam Jacoff, an engineer and project manager at NIST, was conducting a validation of NIST terrestrial and submersible robot standards (think bomb robots and exploring the Titanic submersibles). A participant in the validation happened to have a drone. Jacoff offered the participant the opportunity to show what the drone could do. That was all it took for Jacoff to identify a technology in great need of standardized test methods. He went full speed ahead in establishing a talented team to begin working on standard test methods for drones. According to Jacoff, “The first step toward credentialing remote pilot skills is to get everybody onto the same measuring stick. That’s where standard test methods can play a key role. Especially across public safety, industrial, commercial, and even recreational pilots. All need to demonstrate essential maneuvers to maintain positive aircraft control while performing whatever payload functionality is necessary to successfully perform the intended tasks.”
Jacoff is leading an international effort to develop standard test methods for small unmanned aircraft systems. The initial suites for Maneuvering and Payload Functionality can be used to quantitatively evaluate various system capabilities and remote pilot proficiency. They are being standardized through the ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications; Response Robots (ASTM E54.09).They are also referenced as job performance requirements in the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Used For Public Safety Operations (NFPA 2400) and the ASTM Standard Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Endorsement (ASTM F38.03 F3266-18). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate has been supporting the development of these tests.
NIST has developed a turnkey set of sUAS standard test methods that are available, free of charge, for adoption and utilization by agencies that wish to either internally credential sUAS pilots or serve as a national credentialing resource. The Airborne Public Safety Accreditation Commission (APSAC) is strongly considering adoption of the NIST RPAS Standard Test Methods as a portion of their sUAS Unit Accreditation Program as is the Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, who currently has over 1200 volunteer remote pilots operating over 1700 RPAS nationwide.
The NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods encompass four different “test lane” protocols: Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilots (Part 107 qualification); Open Test Lane; Obstructed Test Lane; and Confined Test Lane. The test methods may be utilized to evaluate sUAS airframes and sensor systems as well as remote pilot evaluation and credentialing. They are easily performed utilizing test apparatus that can be assembled inexpensively with materials readily available at any large hardware store. NIST has done an excellent job of creating a comprehensive user guide, scoring sheets, and apparatus target printable documents.
The Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilots (BPERP) is the entry level test method. It is designed to complement the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
by providing an inexpensive, easily duplicatable mechanism for assessing remote pilot flying skills. The BPERP can be administered in 10 minutes utilizing three omni bucket stands, a 50’ tape measure, and a stop watch. The BPERP requires a compact test area of 50’x 20’ so can easily be administered indoors or outdoors. The BPERP requires the remote pilot to conduct three takeoffs and landings from a 12” radius circle, climb to specified altitudes of 10’ and 20’ AGL, conduct yawing turns, and conduct forward, reverse, and transverse flight maneuvers. The goal is to capture still images of 36 targets that are placed within two gallon buckets that are fastened to three omni bucket test stands that are constructed from 2”x 4” and 4”x 4” lumber. The bucket stands are easy to assemble and can be transported in a couple of nylon golf club bags or simply stacked and placed in a vehicle. The test consists of one maneuvering phase and two transverse flight phases. Pilots earn one point for each accurately captured target
image, two points for an accurate first landing, and one point each for accurate second and third landings. Scoring sheets are available from NIST. Agencies set their own benchmarks scores for passing the test.
Ben Miller, director of the Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting, has followed NIST’s sUAS Standard Test Methods project from the inception.
“NIST was one of the very first evaluation groups to show interest during the early days of UAS in public safety. The rigor that today’s Standard Test Methods show is a direct result of their years of work into the project. The applicability of the method supports acquisition decisions as well as employment considerations. The NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods produce data that can be used to answer the questions of what system do I buy and what system do I use for which mission?”
Miller is convinced that the NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods have great applicability to public safety sUAS operations.
He has backed up that opinion by being an early adopter of the NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods. “The Colorado Department of Public Safety has adopted the NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods within our UAS certification process. Managed by The Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (CoE) within the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), the CoE provides this certification process to stakeholder public safety agencies within the State of Colorado. To date, 16 agencies and 42 UAS operators have gone through the process.”
Adoption of NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods provides public safety agencies with a mechanism for evaluating sUAS airframes and sensor systems as well as raising the bar on remote pilot credentialing. The combination of requiring remote pilots to obtain a Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate and achieve a minimum passing score on the NIST sUAS BPERP will provide fire agencies with a solid foundation and show due diligence in their efforts to ensure safety of their sUAS operations.
Throughout the next year the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) will be presenting several NIST sUAS Standard Test Methods Train-the-Trainer Workshops throughout the United States, and hopefully within Canada. These three-day courses are appropriate for experienced sUAS pilots who serve as trainers, supervisors and managers within sUAS Units. Check the APSA website, publicsafetyaviation.org, for dates and locations of upcoming workshops. Agencies wishing to co-host a workshop should contact the author at alan.frazier@ georgetown.edu.
Alan Frazier currently serves as a senior fellow at Georgetown University. He is assigned full-time to the National Institute of Standards and Technology where he works on development of sUAS standard test methods. Alan previously served as an Associate Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota. He is a 40 year law enforcement professional having served as a sworn officer and supervisor with city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. He founded, and served 10 years as the officerin-charge of, the Northeast Regional sUAS Team in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is an FAA Airline Transport Pilot rated to fly single and multi-engine airplanes, helicopters, gliders, and small unmanned aircraft systems.
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Fire chaplains: serving those who serve
orm MacLeod, deputy fire chief for White Rock Fire Rescue in British Columbia, recently posted this statement on Facebook: “Chaplains play a huge roll behind the scenes supporting firefighters and their families. Their volunteer work often goes unrecognized by the public because they don’t make the front page of the paper or on social media when there is a fire or an emergency...but they are beside us every step of the way to support us should we fall.”
Chaplains play an important role in the fire service, one to be reminded of during the stress of the pandemic. In 2015 I had the privilege to attend the Federation of Fire Chaplain’s Conference in West Palm Beach, Fla. This conference is held annually and moves across the country to various locations. Its membership is made up of predominately U.S. fire chaplains, however at this particular conference, there were about six to eight British Columbia chaplain delegates attending. One day at the conference, the British Columbia chaplains got together and floated the idea of a Canadian-based fire chaplain’s group. Although the Americans face many of the same challenges we face within the fire service, we also have some procedures that are unique to Canada. One example would be line of duty death procedures. We talked about what a Canadian chaplain group would look like but soon discovered that with the vast geographic area that encompasses Canada that would be setting our aim too high. We narrowed it down to a British Columbia association. We proposed the idea to the U.S. Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC) about forming a Canadian branch in British Columbia branch and they gave us their full support.
ing but we are still meeting virtually via Zoom.
As a group of long standing fire chaplains associated with the FCC, the BCFCA provides the following goals to the fire services throughout the province:
• Provide reasonably priced and geographically accessible training to equip those doing fire chaplaincy work in British Columbia
• Build a community of fire chaplains in British Columbia for mutual encouragement, support, and sharing the resources entrusted to us
• Promote a high professional standard in fire chaplain ministry by honouring the training standards of the FFC and then supplementing with complimentary Canadian content
• Encourage membership in the BCFCA and FFC in order to receive a higher level of training and gain wider international perspective of fire chaplain ministry. A discount from both organizations is offered with dual membership.
The BCFCA operates with a number of formalized standards and values. The BCFCA submits to the standards of the FFC in professionalism, ethics and training. The FFC board has entered
Chaplains play an important role in the fire service, one to be reminded of during the stress of the pandemic.
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Upon our return to Canada we met several times and started to organize the British Columbia Association of Fire Chaplains (BCFCA). Since its inception in 2016 we now are about 35 members strong from across the province. We highly encourage our members to hold dual membership (FFC/BCFCA) which most members take advantage of. Our relationship with the mother organization (FFC) is strong and many of us continue to attend their annual conferences but we have also instituted our own annual conference that is essential for maintaining up-to-date training. This training includes the basic chaplaincy course as well as CISM training and subjects such as the Resilient Minds course. Unfortunately, the pandemic has put a pause on any formal train-
Andy Kwak is a Chaplain AFRS/MFRS and president of the BCFCA. You can learn more about the BCFCA by visiting bcfirechaplains.net.
a formal agreement with the BCFCA giving their blessing to use FCC materials to train chaplains, promote membership, and promote networking and community among fire chaplains in British Columbia.
Together our voice has already been heard at the Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia level and at the provincial International Associatoin of Fire Fighters level. There is openness to further connection. We trust that we are making a difference in the lives of members in the fire department.
Alberta is also following our lead, forming an Alberta chapter using the British Columbia prototype. Our dream is to, one day, see a Canada wide federation of fire chaplains. Together, by “the ministry of presence”, we can affect change at all levels of fire service organizations both in career and volunteer environment.
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Built on a Commander 4000 chassis with a 8” raised roof and 60” cab and powered by a Cummins ISX 565 HP engine and Allison EVS 4000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Hale Q-MAX 2250 GPM pump, FRC TGA 400 pressure governor, 300 G tank, 101 ft three-section Smart platform and galvanized frame, outriggers, torque box, aerial and basket complete with two Akron monitors.
DEPARTMENT: Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services, Ontario
This versatile Rosenbauer Mini-Pumper is mounted on a Ford F-550 4x4 crew cab chassis, built for 5 passengers with a 6.7L 330 HP engine, 3 inch suspension lift kit and front Ramsey 8,000 removable winch. FX extruded/formed aluminum marine grade body features a Hale DSD 1050 IGPM pump and a UPF 250 IG water tank.
DEPARTMENT: Beaumont Fire Department, Quebec
MANUFACTURERS’DIRECTORY
BULLDOG HOSE COMPANY
141 Junny Road, Angier, NC, 27501
Tel: 416-436-4910
Company Email: mike.calderone@bulldoghose.com
Web: www.bulldoghose.com
Key Personnel: Mike Calderone – Sales Manager Canada BullDog Hose Company, a division of Puck Enterprises, is proud to be a leading fire hose manufacturer in the North America. From Hi-Combat® II, Firepower® II, Hi-Vol®, Redchfief, and Ultima™, our dedication has positioned us as the premier in fire hose products.
The BullDog name stands for high performance, durability, safety and quality, with American-made products that are built to last.
C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS
3040 Sawmill Rd., PO Box 425, St. Jacobs, ON, N0B 2N0
Tel: 519-664-3796
Toll-Free: 1-844-GET-CMAX
Company Email: fireinfo@c-max.ca
Web: www.c-max.ca
Key Personnel: Kathy Brookes, Owner Canadian family owned and operated business that offers a higher standard of service and sales for all your Fire Apparatus needs. C-Max Fire Solutions offers 24 Hour service from EVT Technicians with fully stocked service trucks. We offer Pump testing and repairs to all makes and models. We offer ground ladder testing as per NFPA 1932. We are also Ontario’s Factory Sales and Service Centre for KME Fire Apparatus.C-Max is now factory authorized service center for Willburt Light towers
CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC.
2465 Cawthra Rd., Unit 114, Mississauga, ON, L5A 3P2
Tel: 905-949-2741
Fax: 905-272-1866
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-0182
Company Email: ross@cdnsafety.com
Web: www.cdnsafety.com
We supply Industrial and Fire, SCBA’s, Thermal Cameras, Auto Extrication equipment, CAF Systems, Fall Protection, Bunker Gear, Fire Hose, Communications Equipment, Nozzles, Fittings, Hazmat Suits, Ventilation Fans, Gas Detectors, Confined Space Rescue Equipment, High Angle Rescue Equipment, Boots and Gloves. Everything for Fire Fighting, EMS, Law Enforcement, Industrial and Municipal Safety and Lone Worker Protection systems.
CET
FIRE PUMPS MFG.
75, Hector, C.P. 90, Pierreville, QC, J0G 1J0
Tel: 450-568-2719
Fax: 450-568-2613
Toll-Free: 1-888-844-2285
Company Email: sales@fire-pump.com Web: www.fire-pump.com
No Hydrants, No Problem!
CET Manufactures Portable Pumps, Skid Units, Brush Trucks, Glider Kits, Foam Trailers, Water Tanks, and UTV Fire Units to help you fight fire where static water sources may be your only option. The Flow Starts Here!
innovation is applied to the service of your equipment. When you need prompt, honest, and reliable service, you can count on us to support you. Our EVT’s are on call to provide 24-hour emergency service.
BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NT, NU, YT
CSE INCENDIE ET SÉCURITÉ INC.
5651 Chemin St-Francois, St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1W6
Tel: 514-737-2280
Fax: 514-737-2751
Toll-Free: 1-266-737-2293
Web: www.cseis.com
Key Personnel: Richard Abraham, Pat Herring, Sylvain Paulus, Genevieve Pointer
We supply Industrial and Fire, SCBA’S, Thermal Cameras, Auto Extrication, CAF Systems, Fall Protection, Bunker Gear, Fire Hose, Communications Equipment, Nozzles, Fittings, Hazmat Suits, Ventilation Fans, Gas Detectors, Confined Space Rescue Equipment, High Angle Rescue Equipment, Boots and Gloves and Pacific Helmets. Everything for Fire Fighting, EMS, Law Enforcement, Industrial and Municipal Safety and Lone Worker Protection Systems.
COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO.
591 Chester Road, Delta, BC, V3M 6G7
Tel: 604-526-6126, 24/7 service: 1-877-443-2626
Toll-Free: 1-800-665-6126
Company Email: cfeduniw@comtruck.ca
Web: www.comemerg.ca
Key Personnel: Carey Feduniw, General Sales Manager Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. is Canada’s largest dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and MAXI Fire. We provide sales, parts, service of all makes of fire trucks, and support to our customers through five sales/ service locations across Canada.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. strives to exceed customer expectation in everything we deliver. With over 70 years in the truck equipment industry, we take pride in a proven track-record of providing expert truck equipment solutions, top quality products and firstclass service to our customers.
We are a sole-source service provider with mobile EVT’s, on call 24/7, throughout our nationwide branch network. We offer inspections, preventative maintenance, mobile pump testing and foam system calibration, as well as comprehensive apparatus training on operation and maintenance.
We inventory an extensive stock of OEM and aftermarket parts, tools and equipment ensuring quick delivery and reduced downtime to our customers. Our service technicians undergo continuous training and testing to ensure that the latest technology and innovation is applied to the service of your equipment. When you need prompt, honest, and reliable service, you can count on us to support you. Our EVT’s are on call to provide 24-hour emergency service.
We are Canada’s largest dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and a dealer for Maxi Metal, providing sales, parts, service of all makes of fire trucks, and support to our customers through five sales/service locations across Canada.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. strives to exceed customer expectation in everything we deliver. With over 70 years in the truck equipment industry, we take pride in a proven track-record of providing expert truck equipment solutions, top quality products and firstclass service to our customers.
Our service technicians undergo continuous training and testing to ensure that the latest technology and
D&R ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
8820 George Bolton Parkway, Bolton, ON, L7E 2Y4
Tel: 905-951-9997
Toll-Free: 1-800-538-7338
Company Email: michael@dandrelectronics.com
Web: www.dandrelectronics.com
Key Personnel: Michael Lucarelli
D&R Electronics offers emergency vehicle fleets with creative equipment solutions such as complex systems using mobile phones for desktop computing in vehicles to In-Vehicle Laptop/Tablet Mounting Solutions, In-Vehicle Printers and Printer Mounts, Equipment Consoles, Interior/Exterior LED Area/Scene/ Work lighting, SAE Certified/NFPA Compliant LED Emergency Lighting, LED Traffic Director Kits, Basic and Fully Programmable Siren/Light Control Systems, Programmable Power Management Systems, Battery Protection Modules, Equipment Storage Solutions
D&R Electronics is an ISO 9001:2015 Registered company that has been proudly designing and manufacturing quality emergency vehicle equipment in Canada since 1976.
MANUFACTURERS’DIRECTORY
DEPENDABLE EMERGENCY
VEHICLES
275 Clarence Street, Brampton, ON, L6W 3R3
Tel: 905-453-6724
Fax: 905-456-3477
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-0871
Company Email: sales@dependable.ca Web: www.dependable.ca
Dependable Emergency Vehicles produces high-quality, cost-effective emergency vehicles that have been proven in the emergency response industry for over 40 years. Our innovative design and engineering concepts allow us to manufacture emergency vehicles to your custom specifications.
We manufacture pumpers, rescue-pumpers, walk-in and walk-around rescues, tankers, hazmat, command units, and other specialized fire apparatus at our production facility in Brampton, Ontario. Dependable is also the Canadian dealer for HME Ahrens-Fox fire apparatus.
Our 40,000 sq. ft. production facility includes multiple vehicle bays, state-of-the-art sandblasting and paint facilities, indoor pump testing bays, and a full-service repair shop for body work and refurbishment, on all makes and models. Our apparatus showroom, located across the street from our production facility, provides a comfortable environment for our customers to view and get a hands-on experience with our stock apparatus on display.
DESIGNED TO PERFORM, BUILT TO LAST
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA/CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER
PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4N5
Tel: 1-800-265-2827
Fax: 888-404-1129
Toll-Free: 1-888-599-2228 ext. 252
Company Email: mmcanulty@annexbusinessmedia.com Web: www.firefightingincanada.com
Key Personnel: Martin McAnulty
Canada’s National Fire Publication since 1957.
FIREHALL BOOKSTORE
PO Box 530, 105 Donly Drive S., Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4N5
Tel: 1-877-267-3473
Fax: 1-877-624-1940
Company Email: info@firehallbookstore.com
Web: www.firehallbookstore.com
Key Personnel: Jennifer Ludwig, Stephanie DeFields The Firehall Bookstore provides training & public education materials to the Canadian Fire Service industry and its professionals. A one-stop-shop for books, DVDs, codes and standards, and fire prevention and education materials for community outreach. Product lines include NFPA, IFSTA, PennWell, Action Training Systems, Jones & Bartlett, Brady, and Emergency Film Group.
DRAEGER SAFETY CANADA LTD.
2425 Skymark Ave., Unit 1, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Y6
Tel: 905-212-6600
Fax: 905-212-6602
Toll-Free: 1-877-372-4371
Company Email: sandi.davisjohn@draeger.com
Web: www.draeger.ca
Key Personnel: Sandi Davis-John Call 1-877-Draeger1 to arrange for service of your SCBA and gas detection at your local Draeger Service Center. Contact us for fixed flame & gas detection, personal gas monitoring, drugs & alcohol testing, SCBA, thermal imaging cameras, live fire training systems and the rest of our portfolio. Visit www.draeger.com for more info.
FIREHALL.COM
PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4N5
Tel: 888-599-2228 Ext. 253
Fax: 888-404-1129
Company Email: aszpakowski@annexweb.com Web: www.firehall.com
Key Personnel: Adam Szpakowski, Associate Publisher Firehall.com provides an excellent forum for exchange among firefighters and others involved in the fire service. Advertising options include banner ads and e-blasts and offer extensive exposure to the rank and file.
FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS LTD.
RR 2, 53 Bergen Cutoff Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2E6
Tel: 204-594-3473
Fax: 204-694-3230
Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473
Company Email: Brian Nash, bnash@fgft.ca Web: www.fgft.com
Fort Garry Fire Trucks is Canada’s oldest and largest manufacturer of high-quality fire apparatus offering a complete line of quality pumpers, tankers, rescues, aerial devices, and custom designed and engineered specialized units. With headquarters based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, our customers emanate from cities, towns, and municipalities throughout Canada, the U.S., and abroad with the harshest weather, climates, and terrain. We boast one of the largest fire apparatus engineering departments amongst our competitors, devoted to the design and production of equipment for the most extreme conditions in the world. We are a Bronto Skylift articulated aerial platform dealer, as well as the exclusive Canadian distributor of Sutphen Corporation aerial ladders and platforms. We truly build “One Tough Truck” and boast over 100 years of quality.
COAST TO COAST SALES AND SERVICE NETWORK:
• Brian Nash — Vice President – Sales – bnash@ fgft.ca — Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3471) Cell: 204-981-7845
• Ron Lavallee — Service Manager – rlavallee@fgft.ca — Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3478) Cell: 204791-1167
REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES:
• Atlantic Canada — Adam Baldwin – abaldwin@fgft. ca — Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 2006); Cell: 902-888-9806
• Alberta — Taylor Young – tyoung@fgft.ca — Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3466); Cell: 204-298-9923
• British Columbia — Al Anderson & Bryan Anderson – Fire Power Emergency Apparatus – alan@ firepowerplus.com or bryan@firepowerplus.com — Phone: 1-250-668-2673 or 1-250-327-1904
• Canadian Northern Territories — Rick Penner –rpenner@fgft.ca — Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 2024); Cell: 204-594-1300
• United States & International — Steve Suché –ssuche@fgft.ca — Toll-Free: 1-800-565-3473 (ext. 3472); Cell: 204-799-4451
SMEAL CUSTOM SIDE MOUNT PUMPER |
APPARATUSSHOWCASE
Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 505 HP engine with an Allison 4000 EVS transmission. Featuring a Hale QMax pump with 1750 IGPM, ROM roll-up doors, Will-Burt Nightscan 3.0 light tower, Akron Deck Master 3440 with wireless controls, Onan generator, seats 6 firefighters and, most importantly, is equipped with Spartan’s Advanced Protection System.
DEPARTMENT: Port Moody Fire Rescue, British Columbia
Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 565 HP engine with an Allison 4000 transmission, features on this apparatus include a Waterous CSU 20 pump, AL-11 ladder, a TFT Monsoon deck gun and Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System.
DEPARTMENT: Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, Ontario
Built on a Pierce Velocity tandem axle chassis with the Oshkosh TAK-4 independent front axle. Powered by a DDC DD13 525 HP engine, this apparatus has an overall length of only 41’5” that offers superior maneuverability and greater visibility. Other features include a Husky 12 foam system, a Waterous S100 2,000 GPM pump and it holds 300 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: Town of Whitecourt, Alberta
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 2-door chassis with a Cummins L9 350 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Darley 500 GPM HM pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, 3000 G water tank, Whelen lighting package and M9 scene lighting plus Innovative Controls water tank level display with Monster Slave display. The unit is equipped with a Fireman’s Friend tank fill and 180-degree swivel dump on the rear.
DEPARTMENT: The Township of Whitewater Region, Ontario
Built on a Ford F550 chassis with a 4x4 Super Duty extended cab and powered by a HP 6.8L SOHC V-10 engine, this truck was converted to super single wheels using a 3’’ light kit and Goodyear tires with Hutchinson 20” rims. Features an aluminum compartment, roll up door, ultra high pressure pump and also a CET PFP-20hphnd-MR mid range pump that can be use to operate the front bumper monitor from inside the cab.
DEPARTMENT: Taylor Fire Rescue, British Columbia
18 foot walk-in rescue is built on a
chassis that is powered by a Cummins L9 300 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This full framed salt water marine grade aluminum unit features four interior Bostrom seats with SCBA lock brackets, 140 cubic feet of internal storage space and 335 cubic feet of external compartment space.
This
Freightliner M2-106
DEPARTMENT: Lac La Biche Fire Department, Alberta
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 350 HP engine, this MaxiMetal apparatus features a Darley PSP1250 1,250 GPM pump and it holds 2,000 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: Prince Township, Ontario
Built on a Rosenbauer Commander custom chassis with an 18” raised roof and 70” three door cab, this truck has a Cummins L9 450 HP engine with 1250lb-ft torque and Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. Rosenbauer EXT heavy duty extruded body, this rescue also features a 20 KW Onan PTO generator, electric cable reel with 200’ cable, Command Light Tower with 1500 watts and a Warn 10,000lb winch with 80’ of cable.
DEPARTMENT: Prince George Fire Rescue, British Columbia
ROSENBAUER CUSTOM RESCUE | ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
DUAL PUMP BRUSH TRUCK | CET
18 FOOT WALK-IN RESCUE | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS
MANUFACTURERS’DIRECTORY
HIGHWATER HOSE INC.
12 rue Willard, East Angus, QC, J0B 1R0
Tel: 1-888-832-4310
Fax: 819-832-4340
Toll-Free: 1-888-832-4310
Company Email: almacrae@mercedestextiles.com
Web: www.highwaterhose.com
Key Personnel: Allan MacRae, General Sales Manager; Claude Berube, Canadian Sales/Quebec and Maritimes Worldwide supplier of a wide range of rubber covered and lightweight, layflat fire and industrial hoses.
A NEW EVOLUTION IN FIRE FIGHTING:
• Deluge™ - Designed for high volume water supply where excellent friction loss, packability and cold temperature flexibility are critical.
• X-Stream® Plus - Designed for aggressive interior attack where excellent abrasion and cut resistance are essential and where color-coded attack lines are crucial.
• Available with iReflect®, WAYOUT® Couplings and iDentify® Coding System
OUR CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS
• www.martinsfiresafety.com - NL
• www.cumings.ca - NS, NB, PEI
• www.larsenal.ca - QC
• www.municipalequipment.ca - S./S.E. ONT
• www.transcanadasafety.ca - N./N.C. ONT
• www.soucisalosafety.com – N./N.C. ONT
• www.spi-s.com - N./N.W. ONT
• www.realsafety.ca - MB
• www.wfrfire.com - BC, AB, SK, YT, NWT
HOLMATRO, INC.
505 McCormick Dr., Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
Tel: 410-768-9662
Fax: 410-768-4878
Web: holmatro.com
Manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and manually operated rescue equipment.
HUB FIRE ENGINES & EQUIPMENT LTD.
PO Box 10, 3175 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6Z4
Tel: 604-859-3124
Fax: 604-859-5821
Toll-Free: 888-611-2896
Company Email: info@hubfire.com Web: www.hubfire.com
Key Personnel: Sales: Harvey Goodwin Parts: Linda
Welsh
Canada’s oldest fire apparatus manufacturer with a full parts facility and on site mobile service.
INDUSTRIES LAFLEUR INC.
2359, Boul. Fiset, Sorel-Tracy, QC, J3P 5K2
Tel: 450-743-3918 x 226
Fax: 450-743-3906
Company Email: pierrethibault@industrieslafleur.com
Web: www.industrieslafleur.com
Fire rescue trucks (walk-in and non walk-in rescue trucks)
Custom truck bodies
High quality since 1969
ISO 9001
CWB 47.1 & 47.2
INNOTEX®
275 Gouin St., Richmond, QC, J0B 2H0
Tel: 819-826-5971
Fax: 819-826-5195
Toll-Free: 1-888-821-3121
Company Email: lou.lopez@innotexprotection.com Web: www.innotexprotection.com
INNOTEX® is a premier manufacturer of Fire Fighter Turnout Gear, Gloves and Hoods sold via quality Distribution Partners worldwide.
MERCEDES TEXTILES LTD.
5838 Cypihot, St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1Y5
Tel: 514-335-4337
Fax: 514-335-9633
Company Email: almacrae@mercedestextiles.com Web: www.mercedestextiles.com
Key Personnel: Allan MacRae, General Sales Manager; Claude Berube, Canadian Sales/Quebec and Maritimes
For over 40 years, Mercedes Textiles is proud to have delivered the most innovative and reliable water delivery systems to the firefighting community. No matter if it is fire hoses, portable fire pumps, hose couplings, or entire water delivery systems, we have one driving force in mind - engineer the best and safest products for the brave firefighters who rush into danger every day. We don’t settle for second best and we never will. When a firefighter carries Mercedes Textiles products, he carries the 40 years of trust that goes with it. We are innovators. We are trailblazers.
FIRE HOSE:
• KrakenEXO® - The most advanced attack fire hose on the market - weighs less, kinks less, flows more water
• WAYOUT® Couplings - Designed for improved “firefighter safety” during interior suppression
• iDentify® Coding System - Recessed zone on hose couplings designed to receive and protect identification markings and decals from abrasion damage
• iReflect® - Innovative lock lever Storz couplings, designed to greatly assist firefighters during LDH
deployment and retrieval applications
• Unique Mertex lining yields an extremely low friction loss, for maximum flow and superior adhesion for long life
• Most products feature our 2-10-L warranty (“2 year All Hazards”, “10 year against manufacturing defects” and “Lifetime against delamination”)
PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS:
We are a leading manufacturer of high pressure, lightweight, portable fire pumps for forestry and municipal fire department applications.
OUR CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS:
• www.martinsfiresafety.com - NL
• www.cumings.ca - NS,NB,PEI
• www.larsenal.ca - QC
• www.municipalequipment.ca - S/S.E. ONT
• www.transcanadasafety.ca - N./N.C. ONT
• www.soucisalosafety.com - N./N.C. ONT
• www.spi-s.com - N/N.W.ONT
• www.realsafety.ca - MB
• www.wfrfire.com - BC,AB,SK,YT,NWT
METALFAB LTD.
847 Central St., Centreville, NB, E7K 2E8
Tel: 506-276-4551
Fax: 506-276-3648
Toll-Free: 1-800-561-0012
Company Email: info@metalfabfiretrucks.com
Web: www.metalfabfiretrucks.com
Key Personnel: Ryan A. Stacey, Sales & Marketing Manager
Metalfab is a Canadian Manufacturer of customized Fire Apparatus. Our product line includes Pumpers, Tankers, Walk in Rescues, Walk Around Rescues, Mini Pumpers and other Fire Department Vehicles.
METZ FIRE AND RESCUE
3-304 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, ON, N1G 4W4
Tel: 519-829-9149
Fax: 519-763-6682
Company Email: john@metzfirerescue.com
Web: www.metzfirerescue.com
Key Personnel: John Metz
Canadian dealer for KME Fire Apparatus. Specializing in custom and commercial pumpers, aerial, rescue, tankers and wildland units.
MANUFACTURERS’DIRECTORY
MIDWEST FIRE EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR COMPANY
PO Box 524, 901 Commerce Road, Luverne, MN, 56156
Tel: 507-283-9141
Fax: 507-283-9142
Toll-Free: 1-800-344-2059
Company Email: info@midwestfire.com
Web: www.MidwestFire.com
Key Personnel: Brett Jensen
Midwest Fire has been manufacturing high-quality fire tankers, tanker-pumpers, quick attacks and brush trucks since 1987. We work directly with our customers, never through dealers, to keep costs down and communication consistent during the entire sales and manufacturing process. By creating long-term relationships with our customers, we are able to help devise state-of-the-art approaches to meet each department’s needs. We take pride in our work and our ability to produce some of the most innovative fire apparatus on the market.
PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC.
PO Box 2017, Appleton, WI, 54912-2017
Tel: 920-832-3231
Fax: 920-832-3084
Web: www.piercemfg.com
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation
[NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.
SHIBAURA PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS
111 Spartan Cr., Pointe Clair, QC, H9R 3R4
Tel: 514-630-8931
Fax: 514-630-8931
Company Email: info@portable-fire-pumps.com
Web: www.portable-fire-pumps.com
We offer a complete line of reliable high volume high performance reliable Rabbit portable pumps with over 8 models including water-cooled and air-cooled systems. To insure the best quality, our pumps undergo extensive testing before leaving the production facilities. Also, the inspection and maintenance process are quick and easy due to a one-touch removable outer cover.
We supply water cooled pumps P572,FF500,FK500, Air Cooled FT500, FT450 FT300 as well as Parts. please send an inquiry to: info@portable-fire-pumps.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
Head Office: 6415 Golden West Ave., Red Deer, AB, T4P 3X2
NEDERMAN CANADA
5865 McLaughlin Rd., Mississauga, ON, L5R 1B8
Tel: +1 866-332-2611
Toll-Free: +1 866-332-2611
Company Email: info@nederman.ca
Web: www.nederman.com
Key Personnel: Gerry Tracey
With 75+ years of experience and well over 100,000 installations, Nederman offers diesel exhaust extraction systems designed specifically for emergency and fire vehicles. From the planning and design stage to installation, commissioning and maintenance support Nederman is your clean air partner.
Tel: 403-347-7045
Fax: 403-347-7049
Toll-Free: 1-800-494-4210
Company Email: info@rockymountainphoenix.com Web: www.rockymountainphoenix.com
Rocky Mountain Phoenix is a leader in the supply of vehicle solutions, products and services to the emergency response and fire combat industry. Your complete source for MSA SCBA, Thermal Imaging, Protective Clothing, Suppression Tools and Equipment. Visit our online catalogue at www. rockymountainphoenix.com
NFPA
c/o Firehall Bookstore, PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4N5
Tel: 1-877-267-3473
Fax: 1-877-624-1940
Company Email: info@firehallbookstore.com
Web: www.firehallbookstore.com
Canadian distributor for NFPA products.
SEATS CANADA INC.
1800 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, ON, L5T 1C8
Tel: 905-364-5843
Fax: 905-364-7822
Company Email: seatsinfo@seatscanada.com Web: www.seatscanada.com
Key Personnel: Hasan Mohammed
We offer a complete line of quality Emergency Vehicle seating for driver, officer, crew, wall mount and jump seats. Engineered for comfort and safety, these seats have easy exit flip-up split headrest and are manufactured in a wide variety of covering material.
STARFIELD LION
23 Benton Road, Toronto, ON, M6M 3G2
Tel: 416-789-4354
Fax: 416-789-5475
Toll-Free: 1-800-473-5553
Company Email: infostarfield-lion@lionprotects.com
Web: www.starfieldlion.com
Starfield Lion has a legacy and ongoing vision of introducing PPE that is designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of the first responders who serve our communities. Your safety is our top priority. Your needs drive our innovations, we listen and develop the solution.
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCKS
6450 Eiterman Rd., Dublin, OH, 43016
Tel: 614-889-1005
Fax: 614-889-0874
Toll-Free: 800-726-7030
Company Email: djs@sutphencorp.com
Web: www.sutphen.com
Key Personnel: Daniel J. Sutphen
Sutphen Corporation is a privately held, family-owned business that has manufactured the highest-quality, heavy-duty, custom-built emergency response vehicles since 1890. The company’s headquarters is located in Dublin, Ohio, a northwest suburb of Columbus.
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 4x4 chassis with a Cummins L9 330 HP engine and Allison EVS 3500 transmission, features include a Rosenbauer NH 1250 IGPM PTO driven pump with pump and roll, Rosenbauer high pressure foam system and FoamPro 2001 foam system with Hale EZ fill system, 750 IG water tank and 20 IG foam tank, two front bumper 1” ground sweep discharges and two high pressure Booster Hose reels.
DEPARTMENT: Lloydminster Fire Rescue, Alberta
Built on a Pierce Saber FR chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine, features on this apparatus include a Waterous CSU 1,750 GPM pump and it holds 500 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: Strathmore Fire Department, Alberta
Built on a Ford F550 chassis with a 4x4 Super Duty crew cab and powered by a V8 6.7L diesel engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the body is completely made from extruded copolymer polypropylene and painted custom cherry red. More resistant to impact than aluminum, polybody is covered by a limited lifetime warranty and will never corrode or rust. Fully open side-to-side transverse L1-R1 compartment.
DEPARTMENT: Lucknow Fire Department, Ontario
This Terminator pumper is built on a Freightliner M2 106 4x4 crew cab chassis that is powered by a Cummins L9 350 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This salt water marine grade aluminum unit features a Darley PSRH 1250 PTO pump, 1000 IG poly tank and a 25 IG FoamPro 2002 HP Injection – Class A foam system.
DEPARTMENT: Tla’amin Fire Rescue, British Columbia
This emergency rescue pumper was built on a Spartan Metro Star MFD raised roof chassis that is powered by a Cummins L9 380 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This 5083 salt water marine grade aluminum unit features a Hale Midship QMAX 1500 pump and a Poly 800 IG tank.
DEPARTMENT: Fort Frances Fire Department, Ontario
EMERGENCY RESCUE PUMPER | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS MINI RESCUE | RESQTECH/ROSENBAUER
Built on a Ford F- 4-door chassis and powered by a 6.7L V8 350 HP engine and six speed transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Whelen LED emergency warning package and scene lighting as well as a 48” HiViz LED brow light. The unit is also equipped with a front mounted Warn winch complete with a chrome brush guard.
DEPARTMENT: The Township of Whitewater Region, Ontario
Built on a Rosenbauer custom Commander chassis with a flat roof and 54” cab, this truck is powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine and Allison 3000 EVS transmission. The 78’ aerial features Rosenbauer SMART technology with Canbus electrical system, command seat and hot-dip galvanized steel aerial. Includes Waterous CSU 1750 IGPM pump with 300 IG water tank, FX extruded/formed aluminum body with Onan 6kw hydraulic generator.
DEPARTMENT: Lac-Brome Fire Department, Quebec
REAR PUMP - RESCUE PUMPER | HUB FIRE ENGINES
Built on a Spartan Metro Star LFD with a 10” raised roof with a Cummins L9 450 HP engine and Allison EVS 4000 transmission, features include a PTO driven Hale RSD pump rated at 840 IGPM, pump and roll, FoamPro 2001 foam system, 2,250 IG water tank and a 25 IG foam tank, Elkhart electric valves, TFT Crossfire manual monitor with manual 18” extender, EMS cabinets and Federal light package.
Distributors of E-ONE fire trucks for Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Techno Feu enjoys a reputation that goes beyond the brand it sells. Our experienced sales team is able to understand our clients’ needs and guide them towards their best possible option.
Our service center is the largest in Eastern Canada and our parts department stocks over $1M in inventory, meaning that your truck is out of our repair shop and back in service faster.
We provide peace of mind so you can focus on doing your job: saving lives.
WATERAX INC.
6635 Henri-Bourassa W., Montreal, QC, H4R 1E1
Tel: 514-637-1818
Toll-Free: 1-855-616-1818
Company Email: info@waterax.com
Web: https://www.waterax.com/en/home
Key Personnel: Gabriella Gerbasi
Trusted by wildland firefighters around the world, WATERAX sets the industry standard by developing innovative, portable fire pumps and water-handling equipment designed to withstand demanding applications and rugged environments. With a timetested legacy of reliability, WATERAX carries on its mission to place powerful, precision engineered pumps into the hands of the men and women who need to move water to protect our forests and most cherished natural resources from the ravages of wildfires!
WATEROUS COMPANY
125 Hardman Ave. S., South St. Paul, MN, 55075
Tel: 651-450-5000
Fax: 651-450-5090
WARD DIESEL FILTER SYSTEMS
133 Philo Road, West, Elmira, NY, 14903
Tel: 607-796-0149
Fax: 607-739-7092
Company Email: sales@warddiesel.com
Web: www.warddiesel.com
Ward Diesel NO SMOKE: the only onboard, vehiclemounted, diesel exhaust removal system. Featuring automatic, hands-off operation when exiting or returning to station. Optional manual override switch allows the system to be activated as needed. Easy maintenance, guaranteed satisfaction; fail-safe performance. No hoses to hook up, trip over, rip off or drag down the street.
MANUFACTURERS’DIRECTORY APPARATUSDIRECTORY
Company Email: info@waterousco.com
Web: www.waterousco.com
Since 1886 Waterous Company has been manufacturing fire pumps and accessories in the USA. WaterousThen, Now, Always, Made in America.
ZIAMATIC CORP. (ZICO)
10 West College Ave., PO Box 337, Yardley, PA, 190678337
Tel: 215-493-3618
Fax: 866-493-1401
Toll-Free: 1-800-711-3473
Company Email: sales@ziamatic.com
Web: www.ziamatic.com
Key Personnel: Mike Adams, Vice President - Sales Ziamatic Corp. (ZICO) was founded in 1958 with the intention of providing the men and women of the fire services industry with products that make their profession safer and easier. Over 50 years later those ideas still stand – innovative, quality products at an affordable price. If you want quality, you want ZICO.
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URBAN INTERFACE PUMPER | ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
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DEPARTMENT: Mackenzie County - La Crete Fire Rescue, Alberta
Built on a Spartan MetroStar chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine with an Allison 3000 transmission. Features of Burlington’s new truck include a Waterous CSX pump, Waterous Eclipse Gen 2.0, Class A foam system, a stainless steel body, Amdor doors and Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System.
DEPARTMENT: Burlington Fire Department, Ontario
Built on an E-ONE Cyclone chassis and powered by a Cummins X12 455 HP engine, this apparatus features a 100’ extruded aluminum aerial with pinnable waterway to tip and 750 lb tip load. Features include a 6000 LPM pump with all electric valves and enclosed pump panels, a 1135 L water tank and enclosed storage for 120’ of ground ladders.
DEPARTMENT: Ottawa Fire Services, Ontario
PUMPER-TANKER | RESQTECH/ROSENBAUER
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 2-door chassis with a Rosenbauer Smart Cab and powered by a Cummins L9 350 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 5,000 LPM N PTO pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, FoamPro 2001 System with electric foam fill, 1500 IG water tank, Whelen M9 scene lighting, FRC telescopic scene lighting and 360 degree camera system.
DEPARTMENT: St. Clair, Ontario — Courtright Station
COMMAND RESCUE | COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
The MaxiSaber is a unique collaboration of a MaxiMetal designed body on a Pierce Saber custom chassis. This apparatus is powered by a
a Hale module PTO DSD 1250 pump, 3000 IG poly tank and a 50 IG FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system.
DEPARTMENT: Parkland County Fire Services, Alberta
This tanker-pumper is equipped with a Kenworth T800 chassis, ISX15 500EV engine and Allison 4500 EVS transmission. Other features on this apparatus include a ZICO electric portable tank carrier and 2100 gallon portable tank, rear stainless-steel Newton 10” square swivel dump valve with 36” telescoping chute and an NFPA compliant 3600 gallon polypropylene tank.
DEPARTMENT: Shawinigan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, British Columbia
DEPARTMENT: Leduc County Fire Services, Alberta
Cummins L9 400 HP engine.
DEPARTMENT: Leamington Fire Services, Ontario
This wet side tanker is built on a Freightliner M2 112 chassis that is powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 4500 EVS transmission. This marine grade formed aluminum tanker features
Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 600 HP engine with an Allison EVS-4000PR transmission. This yellow machine features a Waterous CSU 2000 US GPM pump, a FoamPro foam system, ROM/PAN roll-up doors, an Akron StreamMaster II 3486 deck gun, a Harrison 10kW MCR generator and more. We are proud to provide Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System.
WET SIDE TANKER | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS
HR 100 AERIAL | E-ONE
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APPARATUSSHOWCASE
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DEPARTMENT: St. Clair, Ontario — Brigden Station
CUSTOM TOP MOUNT ENCLOSED PUMPER | ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
Built on a Rosenbauer Commander 4000 Chassis with a 24” raised roof and 70” cab, this pumper has a Cummins L9 450 HP engine paired with an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. Some features of this pumper are a Rosenbauer 5000LPM mid ship PTO drive pump, an 850 IG water tank with 20 IG foam tank, Foam Pro 2002 foam system, Command Light Tower with 800 watts (70,000 lumens) and On-Spot tire chains.
Built on a Pierce Impel chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine, features on Milton’s Ascendant 107’ Aerial Ladder include a Waterous CSU 2,000 GPM pump and a holding capacity of 500 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: Milton, Ontario
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Built on a Freightliner M2-112 with a Cummins L9 450 HP engine and Allison EVS 4000 transmission, apparatus includes a PTO driven Hale RSD pump rated at 840 IGPM, pump and roll, FoamPro 2001 foam system, 2,250 IG water tank and a 25 IG foam tank, Elkhart electric valves, flowmeters, TFT Tornado electric monitor, front ground spray nozzles, Newton electric dump valves, EMS cabinet and structural steel front bumper.
DEPARTMENT: Maple Ridge Fire Rescue, British Columbia
PUMPER TANKER | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS
This pumper tanker is built on a Freightliner M2 106 4x2 chassis with a Cummins L9 350 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This 5052 marine grade aluminum pumper tanker features a Hale Midship DSD1250 pump, 1500 IG water tank and a FoamPro 2001 25 IG Class A foam injection system.
DEPARTMENT: Lone Butte Fire Department, British Columbia
CAFS POLY SIDE PACK TRUCK | CET
Built on a Ford F550 chassis with a 4x4 Super Duty crew cab and powered by a V8, 6.7L diesel engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this side pack body is completely made from extruded copolymer polypropylene with roll up doors. It was converted to a super single rear wheel truck using a 2’’ lift kit with Toyo tires M608Z and Rickson 19.5’’ rims. Features telescopic LED scene light and LED Whelen light package.
DEPARTMENT: Thames Centre Fire Department, Ontario
SMEAL SIDE MOUNT PUMPER | SAFETEK PROFIRE
Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins ISX 15 565 HP engine with an Allison 4000 EVS transmission, this pumper features a Waterous CMUC20 2250 GPM pump with a flow of 1750 IGPM. Featuring a FoamPro 2001 foam system, Command Light Knight Series light tower, and an Elkhart Vulcan 850003X deck gun along with Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System.
DEPARTMENT: Burnaby Fire Department, British Columbia
20 FOOT WALK AROUND RESCUE | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS
This full framed 20 foot walk around rescue is built on a Freightliner M2 4x2 crew cab chassis with a Cummins L9 350 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This 5083 salt-water marine grade rescue features a custom built rooftop access stairwell and each step contains additional storage. In total this unit boasts over 725 cubic feet of storage space.
DEPARTMENT: Dauphin Fire Department, Manitoba
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Techno Feu - 1200°
MONITORS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
N.D.T. INSPECTIONS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
PEDESTALS - COMPUTER & RADIO
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
PIPED-IN WATERWAYS
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
PORTABLE FOAM UNITS
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
PORTABLE MONITORS
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Draeger
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
PUMP ACCESSORIES
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
Waterax Inc.
Waterous Company
PUMP SERVICE & TESTING
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Midwest Fire
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
PUMPERS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Pierce Manufacturing
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
Techno Feu - 1200°
PUMPS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Shibaura Portable Fire Pumps
Techno Feu - 1200°
Waterax Inc.
Waterous Company
PUMPS, PORTABLE
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metz Fire and Rescue
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Shibaura Portable Fire Pumps
Techno Feu - 1200°
Waterax Inc.
Waterous Company
RAILWAY TRAC-PANS
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
REELS, ELECTRICAL
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
REELS, HOSE
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Nederman Canada
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
REFLECTIVE TAPE & MARKINGS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
REFURBISHING
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
Techno Feu - 1200°
RESCUES
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Industries Lafleur Inc.
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Pierce Manufacturing
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
Techno Feu - 1200°
ROLL-UP DOORS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
ROLLOVER PROTECTION
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
SALVAGE TRUCKS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
SCBA BRACKETS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Draeger
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
APPARATUSSHOWCASE
| ARÉO-FEU
This MXV pumper is built on a Freightliner M2 chassis with a Cummins L9 300 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This full framed 5083 salt water marine grade aluminum MXV features a Hale Midship DSD 1250 pump and 1000 IG water tank.
DEPARTMENT: Iqaluit Fire Department, Nunavut
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 2-door chassis with a Rosenbauer Smart Cab and powered by a Cummins L9 350 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 5,000 LPM N PTO pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, FoamPro 2001 system with electric foam fill, 1000 G water tank, Whelen M9 scene lighting, FRC telescopic scene lighting and 360 degree camera system.
DEPARTMENT: St. Clair, Ontario - Courtright Station
SMEAL 100’ REAR MOUNT PLATFORM & SMEAL CUSTOM SIDE MOUNT PUMPER | SAFETEK PROFIRE
Built on a Rosenbauer custom Commander chassis with a 11” raised roof and 54” cab, this truck is powered by a Cummins L9 380 HP engine and Allison 3000 EVS transmission and features a Rosenbauer NH55 rear mount combined high volume and high pressure 1250 IGPM pump, FIXMIX foam system, front and rear 6” inlets with Elkhart electric valves and 200’ of 1” quick attack hose reel outlet.
DEPARTMENT: Ste-Hélène-de-Bagot, Quebec
| RESQTECH/ROSENBAUER BRUSH TRUCK | CET
The pumper is built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 505 HP engine with an Allison 4000 EVS transmission. The Platform is built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and is powered by a Cummins X15 600 HP engine with an Allison 4000 EVS transmission. Both apparatus are equipped with Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System.
DEPARTMENT: Port Moody Fire Rescue, British Columbia
100’ REAR MOUNT PLATFORM | E-ONE
Built on an E-ONE Cyclone chassis and powered by a Cummins X12 500 HP engine and an Allison EVS 4000 transmission, this apparatus features a three-section aluminum aerial with a 100’ vertical reach and 91’6” horizontal reach while offering a 2.5 to 1 structural safety factor. Other features include storage for 131’ of ladders, Advanced Aerial Control system, AXIS smart truck technology and Akron StreamMaster monitor for aerial.
DEPARTMENT: Greater Sudbury Fire Services, Ontario
Built on a Ford F550 chassis with a 4x4 Super Duty regular cab and powered by a gas engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this CET brush truck was modified to a super single wheel using a 3’’ lift kit and 19.5’’ rims and tires. All compartments are made of extruded copolymer polypropylene and outfitted with lift up doors and D-ring handles. This truck has a CET DI-Pfp-20hpkhl-mr skid unit and a 400 gallon water tank.
Built on a Pierce Freightliner M2 106 6x4 tandem rear axle chassis and powered by a Cummins B6.7 360 HP engine, this apparatus is set up for single-agent foam system. Other features on this apparatus include a Hale DSD 1,250 GPM pump and it holds 1,000 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: Enterprise, Northwest Territories
This Rosenbauer tanker was built on a Freightliner M2 106 2-door cab and chassis with a Cummins ISL 9L 350 HP engine and Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. Additional features include a Hale RSD 840 IGPM PTO driven fire pump (pump and roll), 1500 IG water tank, Newton 10” quick dump chute and enclosed port a tank storage on the officer’s side.
DEPARTMENT: Williams Lake Fire Department, British Columbia
APPARATUSDIRECTORY
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
Ziamatic Corp.
SEATING
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Seats Canada
Techno Feu - 1200° Ziamatic Corp.
SIRENS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix Techno Feu - 1200°
SKID UNITS
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Metz Fire and Rescue
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
SPEAKERS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
SPEAKERS - EARLY
WARNING SYSTEMS
Aréo-Feu
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
STEP CHOCKS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix Techno Feu - 1200°
STOP & GO LIGHTS
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
STRAINERS
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix Ziamatic Corp.
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
TANKERS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Midwest Fire
Pierce Manufacturing
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
Techno Feu - 1200°
TANKS
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
TIRE CHAINS - AUTOMATIC
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
TIRES
Aréo-Feu
Techno Feu - 1200°
TOOL MOUNTS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Techno Feu - 1200°
TRAILERS
Aréo-Feu
Cet Fire Pumps Mfg.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
TRANSMISSIONS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Techno Feu - 1200°
TRUCK FINISHES (PAINTS)
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Metalfab Ltd.
Techno Feu - 1200°
TRUCK SERVICE & REPAIR
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
Techno Feu - 1200°
TURRETS - BUMPER
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
TURRETS - ROOF
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
USED APPARATUS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
Techno Feu - 1200°
VALVES
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
Waterous Company
Vehicle Accessories
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200° Ziamatic Corp.
VEHICLE CONSOLES
C-Max Fire Solutions
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Sutphen Fire Trucks
WATER/FOAM AIRCRAFT
1200° Darch Fire Inc
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Rocky Mountain Phoenix Waterous Company
WELDERS
Aréo-Feu
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
Metalfab Ltd.
WHEEL CHOCKS
1200° Darch Fire Inc
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
C-Max Fire Solutions
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix
Techno Feu - 1200°
Ziamatic Corp.
WINCHES
A.J. Stone
Aréo-Feu
Canadian Safety Equipment Inc.
Commercial Emergency Equipment Co.
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Phoenix Communications
Apparatus Intercom Systems
A.J. Stone
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
BAGS, CASES, KITS, PACKS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
CONFINED SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
A.J. Stone
VEHICLE UPFITTING
Techno Feu - 1200°
C-Max Fire Solutions
CSE Incendie
Draeger
APPARATUSSHOWCASE
SMEAL SIDE MOUNT PUMPERS | SPARTAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFETEK PROFIRE
Built on Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by Cummins L9 450 HP engines with Allison 3000 EVPR transmissions. These packed trucks feature Darley EM pumps, Foam Pro 2002 foam systems, formed aluminium bodies, Green Power Anti-Idle Technology, Knight Series-KL415AFS light towers, SG09 Auxiliary Power Units and seat up to 6 firefighters.
DEPARTMENT: Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, Alberta
Sylvan Lake Fire Department has added another Pierce apparatus to its fleet. Built on the Pierce Velocity (Big Block) chassis and powered by a Detroit Diesel DD13 525 HP engine, features on this apparatus include a Husky 12 single agent PUC multi select feature foam system, a Waterous 2,000 GPM pump and it holds 750 gallons of water in a New York style tank.
DEPARTMENT: Sylvan Lake Fire Department, Alberta
Built on a Ford F550 4x4 super duty crew cab and chassis, this Rosenbauer light rescue features a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel 330 HP engine. The Rosenbauer rescue body is built with 3/16” formed/extruded aluminum and features Command Light-Knight KL409D-H4-LED Light Tower, 12V body mounted scene lights, Federal Signal LED traffic advisor, EZ Climb ladder for roof access and coffin compartments on the roof.
DEPARTMENT: Three Hills Fire Rescue, Alberta
Built on a Ford F350 2-door regular cab 4 x 4 with a 6.2L 2-valve SOHC EFI V8 engine, this cost-efficient brush truck was built with poly transverse and features a poly compartment with roll up doors. It was outfitted with a chrome brush guard, 9.5Ti Warn winch, telescoping scene light and Whelen light package. In the back, a high-quality CET DI-pfp-20hpkhl-MR skid package with 300 G plus 10 G foam cell was installed.
DEPARTMENT: Tofield, Alberta
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 chassis with a Cummins ISL-350 HP engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission, this apparatus includes a stainless steel “tip-down” portable tank carrier and 2100 gallon portable tank, All-Poly construction and “sweep out” style compartments including ROM anodized aluminum roll-up doors, door-activated LED lighting, vents and floor-dry decking.
DEPARTMENT: LaPorte Volunteer Fire Department, Pennsylvania
| RESQTECH/ROSENBAUER
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 2-door chassis with a Rosenbauer Smart Cab and powered by a Cummins L9 350 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 5,000 LPM N PTO pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, FoamPro 2001 system with electric foam fill, 1000 g water tank, Whelen M9 scene lighting, FRC telescopic scene lighting and 360 degree camera system.
DEPARTMENT: St. Clair, Ontario - Port Lambton Station
|
Built on a Freightliner M2-106 chassis, this truck is powered by a Cummins L9 350 HP engine and Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This pumper-tanker features a Rosenbauer NH55 combined high volume and high pressure 1250 IGPM pump, FIXMIX foam system and 200’ of 1” quick attack hose reel outlet. Water tank holds 1500 IG. Includes lifetime corrosion warranty hot dip galvanised sub-frame and GreenStar idle reduction.
DEPARTMENT: Val-des-Bois, Quebec
PUMPER | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS TANKER-PUMPER | MIDWEST FIRE
This MXV pumper is built on a Freightliner M2 4x2 crew cab chassis with a Cummins L9 350 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This salt water marine grade aluminum body unit features a Hale Midship DSD 1250 pump, a 500 IG tank and a FoamPro 2001 Injection Class A foam system with a 25 IG foam tank.
DEPARTMENT: Hope Fire Department, British Columbia
QUICK ATTACK BRUSH TRUCK | CET MXV
APPARATUSDIRECTORY
CONSOLES/VEHICLE
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
HEADSETS (DISPATCH)
CSE Incendie
HEADSETS (RADIO)
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
IN-HELMET COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
LOUD HAILER SYSTEMS
CSE Incendie
MEGAPHONES
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
MOUNTS
A.J. Stone
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
PROTECTIVE CASES
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
RADIO CHEST HARNESS
CSE Incendie
SCBA COMMUNICATION
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Draeger
TWO-WAY RADIOS
CSE Incendie
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
VEHICLE INTERCOM SYSTEMS
A.J. Stone
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
Computers
COMPUTER MOUNTS IN VEHICLE
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
COMPUTERS (APPARATUSMOUNTED)
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
HARDWARE
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
LAPTOP CASES
CSE Incendie
Electrical Supplies
BATTERIES
A.J. Stone
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
BATTERIES (RECHARGEABLE)
A.J. Stone
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
BATTERY CHARGERS
A.J. Stone
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
BATTERY CONDITIONER
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
BATTERY PACKS
A.J. Stone
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
DC TO AC INVERTERS
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
DIVE LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
Metalfab Ltd.
ELECTRIC CORD REELS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
ELEVATED LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
FLASHERS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Industries Lafleur Inc.
FLASHLIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency
Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
FLOOD LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Ziamatic Corp.
GENERATOR LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
GENERATORS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Industries Lafleur Inc.
Metalfab Ltd.
HELMET LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
HYDRAULIC GENERATORS
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Industries Lafleur Inc.
JUNCTION BOX
A.J. Stone
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
LIGHTS (RECHARGEABLE)
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
LIGHTS (ROTATING)
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
LIGHTS (STROBE)
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
PORTABLE LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
POSITIVE PRESSURE FANS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
REELS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Industries Lafleur Inc.
Metalfab Ltd.
SEARCH LIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
SMOKE EJECTOR FANS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
SPOTLIGHTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
TELESCOPING MASTS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
WATERPROOF CASES
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
WATERPROOF PLUGS AND CORDS
A.J. Stone
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Metalfab Ltd.
Extrication & Rescue Equipment
AIR BAGS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Holmatro
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
EQUIPMENT
A.J. Stone
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Draeger
CONFINED SPACE
VENTILATION
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
CUTTERS
A.J. Stone
CSE Incendie
CUTTING TORCHES
CSE Incendie
Dependable Emergency Vehicles
DIVING EQUIPMENT
Draeger
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This MaxiSaber pumper was built on a Pierce 7010 Saber chassis with a MaxiMetal designed body and is powered by a Cummins L9 380 HP engine. Its features include a FoamPro 1601 foam system, a Hale DSD 1500 US GPM pump and a water tank capacity of 1,000 gallons.
DEPARTMENT: Township of Springwater, Ontario
This Sutphen SP70 aerial platform is built on a Sutphen Monarch chassis with a Cummins L9 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This stainless steel aerial platform features a Hale QMax 1250 IG pump, 400 IG tank, a FoamPro 2002 – Class A foam system and two TFT Monsoon 1250 GPM electric monitors with 1250 nozzle stream straighteners/smooth bore tip sets.
DEPARTMENT: St. John’s Regional Fire Department, Newfoundland and Labrador
The 110’ Pierce Ascendant platform is built on a single axle Pierce Enforcer chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine. features on this apparatus include a Husky 3 single agent foam system, a Waterous 2,000 GPM pump and it holds 500 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: Drumheller Fire Department, Alberta
This Rosenbauer pumper was built on a Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis and features a Cummins L9 350 HP engine and an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. Additional features include a Waterous CSUC20 single stage 1500 IGPM fire pump, 1000 IG water tank, 30 IG foam tank, Fire Research Pump Boss PBA 400 pressure governor and On Spot tire chains.
DEPARTMENT: Grand Forks Fire Rescue, British Columbia
This 1000 G triple axle foam trailer was built to be used where water was available but not pressurized. Our CET PFP-99HP-DSL pump provides the pressure and flow needed to operate the Akron Apollo monitor with self educting nozzle along with the extra two 2.5’’ foam outlets. At the rear, a transfer pump was installed to facilitate adding or removing foam from the extruded copolymere-polypropylene UV treated 1000 G foam tank.
DEPARTMENT: Richmond Airport, British Columbia
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Built on International 7400 SBA 4x2 chassis with a Cummins L9 350EV HP engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. Other features on this apparatus include an NFPA compliant 2000 gallon polypropylene tank with a lifetime warranty, Rear View Safety rear view camera, All-Poly construction, “sweep out” style compartments, anodized aluminum roll-up doors, door-activated LED lighting, vents and floor-dry decking.
DEPARTMENT: Powers Lake Fire Department, North Dakota
Built on a Commander 4000 chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 380 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 1050 IGPM PTO pump, FRC TGA 400 pressure governor, Foam Pro 2002 system complete with electric foam fill, Akron electric valve controllers, 750 G tank, Code 3 warning light package with Whelen scene lighting and Onan 10Kw Generator with electric cable reel.
DEPARTMENT: Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, Ontario
on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 600 HP engine with an Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Kamloop’s new pumper features a Hale QMax 1500 GPM pump, 500 US gallon water tank, 30 US gallon foam cell, aluminum 3/16” body and seats up to 6 firefighters.
DEPARTMENT: Kamloops Fire Rescue, British Columbia
Built
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ROSENBAUER COBRA AERIAL | ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX
Built on a Commander custom cab and chassis with a 60” flat roof and powered by a Cummins X15 600 HP engine and an Allison EVS 4000 automatic transmission, this aerial platform’s Smart Aerial control pedestal with joystick controls has self-levelling outriggers with short jacking capabilities and a camera at the tip of the aerial. The Rosenbauer FX body features a Federal Signal lighting package.
DEPARTMENT: Prince George Fire Department, British Columbia
Built on a Pierce Enforcer single axle chassis and powered by a Detroit Diesel DD13 525 HP engine, this pumper includes a Husky 3 single agent PUC multi-select feature foam system, Waterous 2,000 GPM pump and it holds 850 gallons of water.
DEPARTMENT: District of Taylor Fire Rescue, British Columbia
Built on a Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis with a Cummins L9 330 HP engine and an Allison 3500 EVS automatic transmission, this pumper features a Rosenbauer 1/8” aluminum body, Hale RSD 1050 IG single fire pump, 1000 IG water tank and 20 IG foam tank, Foam Pro 1600 foam system, two FRC 12V SPA530 - Q20 scene lights (20,000 lumens each) and a Federal Signal back-up camera with a 7” LCD screen.
DEPARTMENT: Columbia Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia
Built on a Pierce Enforcer chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine, features on this apparatus include a Husky 3 single agent foam system, a Waterous 1,750 GPM pump and a water tank capacity of 500 gallons.
DEPARTMENT: Leduc Fire Department, Alberta
This wet side tanker is built on a Freightliner M2 112 chassis with a Detroit DD13 12.8L 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 4000 EVS transmission. This salt water marine grade aluminum tanker features a Hale Midship QMax 1500 pump and a 3000 IG poly water tank with an additional 2500 IG Husky Port-a-Tank.
DEPARTMENT: Town of Mohawk Fire District, New York
Built on an E-ONE Typhoon chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine and an Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this apparatus features a 4731 L water tank, 113 L foam cell, a 7000 LPM Waterous CSU single stage pump, Blitzfire monitor, a 6KW Onan hydraulic generator and AXIS smart truck technology.
DEPARTMENT: Charlottetown Fire Department, Prince Edward Island
This tanker-pumper is equipped with a Freightliner M2-106 chassis, Cummins L9 350EV HP engine and
DEPARTMENT: Perth East, Ontario - Milverton Station
chassis with a 11” raised roof and 60” cab and powered by a Cummins L9 380 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 840 IGPM PTO pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, 1800 IG tank, front bumper mounted Elkhart Sidewinder EXM monitor, Innovative Controls water tank level display with Monster Slave displays and Whelen warning light package.
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D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
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D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
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Draeger
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Starfield Lion
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Built on a an International 7400 chassis, this apparatus features a side-control pump configuration, Darley LSP 1000 GPM pump and a NFPA compliant 3000 gallon polypropylene tank with a lifetime warranty.
DEPARTMENT: St. Thomas Volunteer Fire Department, Pennsylvania
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Each of these Rosenbauer light rescues was built on a Ford F550 XLT 4X4 cab and chassis powered by a 6.7L 330 HP power stroke diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The Rosenbauer 1/8” FX (formed extruded) aluminum body features a Whelen LED emergency lighting package, six 12V Fire Research SPA-Q70 LED scene lights, and two Akron push-up scene lights.
DEPARTMENT: St. Clements, Manitoba - East Beaches and Narol
Built on a Commander 4000 chassis with a 11” raised roof and 60” cab and powered by a Cummins L9 380 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 840 IGPM PTO pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, 1800 IG tank, front bumper mounted Elkhart Sidewinder EXM monitor, Innovative Controls water tank level display with Monster Slave displays and Whelen warning light package.
DEPARTMENT: Perth East, Ontario — Sebringville Station
This Rosenbauer tanker was built on a Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis with a Detroit Diesel 12.8L 505 HP engine, Allison 4500 EVS automatic transmission, ABS anti-lock brake system and traction control with an ATC shut-off switch. Includes a Waterous CGVK single stage 750 GPM PTO driven fire (pump and roll), 3214 IG water tank, and front bumper TFT (Task Force Tips) Tornado monitor with position indicator in the cab.
DEPARTMENT: Mountain View County, Carstairs Fire Department, Alberta
Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 600 HP engine with an Allison EVS 4000PR transmission. This yellow machine features a Waterous CSU 2000 US GPM pump, a FoamPro foam system, ROM/PAN roll-up doors, an Akron StreamMaster II 3486 deck gun, a Harrison 10kW MCR generator and proudly equipped with Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System.
DEPARTMENT: Leduc County Fire Services, Alberta
This MXV pumper is built on a Spartan Metro Star 20” raised roof chassis with a Cummins L9 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This 5083 salt water marine grade aluminum rescue pumper features a Waterous Midship CSU 1500 pump, 1000 IG water tank and a FoamPro 2002 Class A 30 IG single internal foam tank.
DEPARTMENT: Parkland County and Stony Plain Fire Services, Alberta
This MaxiSaber is a MaxiMetal designed body built on a Pierce Saber chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine, features on this apparatus include a FoamPro 2001 foam system, a Waterous CS 1,500 GPM pump and it holds 900 gallons of water. DEPARTMENT: Sechelt Fire Department, British Columbia
The CET Glider kit is intended for the customer who wants to complete the body installation themselves or using a local outfitting shop. This unit was built for a Ford F550 with 60’’ CA. All compartments where done in aluminum. In the back, the unit was equipped with a high-quality CET DI-pfp-20hphnd-MR skid package with 400 G plus 10 G foam cell. A 5’’ subframe storage with aluminum door is also accessible from the rear. DEPARTMENT: Parkland County Fire Department, Alberta
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Metalfab Ltd.
Seats Canada Ziamatic Corp.
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Ziamatic Corp.
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd. Ziamatic Corp.
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
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Mercedes Textiles
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
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Metalfab Ltd.
Ziamatic Corp.
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
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Mercedes Textiles
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A.J. Stone
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A.J. Stone
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
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Metalfab Ltd.
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
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A.J. Stone
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
HYDRANT FLOW TESTERS
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
HYDRANT TOOL KIT
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HYDRANTS
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INDUSTRIAL HOSE
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Highwater Hose
Mercedes Textiles
MONITORS
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Metalfab Ltd.
MUNICIPAL RACK
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NOZZLES
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metalfab Ltd.
ROOF, BUMPER TURRETS
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Metalfab Ltd.
SAW BLADES
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SUCTION HOSE
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Highwater Hose
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metalfab Ltd.
SUCTION STRAINERS
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metalfab Ltd.
Ziamatic Corp.
VALVES & Fittings
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment
Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metalfab Ltd.
WRENCHES
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Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd.
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Mercedes Textiles
Metalfab Ltd.
Ziamatic Corp.
Pressure Infusers
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & GEAR
Starfield Lion
AIR CYLINDERS
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Ziamatic Corp.
BACK SUPPORT BELTS
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BOOTS
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COOLING VESTS
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Draeger
DUST MASKS
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Draeger
EMS TURNOUT GEAR
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Starfield Lion
FACE MASK POUCHES
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Ziamatic Corp.
FACE MASKS (SCBA)
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Draeger
FIRE ENTRY SUITS
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Starfield Lion
FLAME RESISTANT FABRICS
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Starfield Lion
GEAR BAGS
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GLOVE LINERS
A.J. Stone
GLOVES (FIRE FIGHTING)
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Starfield Lion
GLOVES (KEVLAR EXTRICATION)
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Starfield Lion
GLOVES (LATEX)
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GLOVES (RAPPELLING)
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GOGGLES/EYE PROTECTION
A.J. Stone
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HEARING PROTECTORS
A.J. Stone
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HELMET CHIN STRAPS
A.J. Stone
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HELMET LINERS
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HELMETS
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Draeger Starfield Lion Ziamatic Corp.
HOODS
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Starfield Lion
INCIDENT COMMAND VESTS
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
INDUSTRIAL APRONS
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INFLATABLE STRUCTURES
A.J. Stone
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JUMPSUITS & COVERALLS
A.J. Stone
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Starfield Lion
LIFE & SAFETY BELTS & HARNESSES
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Starfield Lion
PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARMS
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE HELMETS
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE LIGHTING
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D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.
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APPARATUSDIRECTORY
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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Innotex®
Starfield Lion
PROTECTIVE SLEEVES
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PROXIMITY SUITS
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Innotex®
Starfield Lion
REFLECTIVE TAPE
A.J. Stone
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
S.A.R. RESCUE
A.J. Stone
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SCBA BRACKETS
A.J. Stone
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Ziamatic Corp.
SCBA CLEANING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
A.J. Stone
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Draeger
SCBA FILL STATIONS
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Draeger
SCBA MASK POUCHES
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Draeger Ziamatic Corp.
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
A.J. Stone
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Draeger
Ziamatic Corp.
SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEMS
A.J. Stone
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TURNOUT ALTERATION
A.J. Stone
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TURNOUT GEAR
A.J. Stone
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Innotex®
Starfield Lion
TURNOUT GEAR BAGS
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Innotex®
TURNOUT GEAR CLEANER
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Starfield Lion
TURNOUT GEAR REPAIR
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Starfield Lion
UTILITY CLIPS
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
Ziamatic Corp.
ANTI-SLIP FLOOR COVERING
A.J. Stone
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CO MONITORS FOR TRUCK AREAS
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DOOR CLOSERS
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EXHAUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
Air Technology Solutions Air Vacuum
HAZ-MAT STORAGE
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HEATERS
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HOSE RACKS
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HOSE WASHERS
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Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
PULLEYS
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TURNOUT GEAR DRYERS
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TURNOUT GEAR STORAGE SYSTEM
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WASHING MACHINES
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Draeger
NFPA
INDUSTRIAL FIRE FIGHTING
Draeger
PPV TRAINING
A.J. Stone
PUMP OPERATION
A.J. Stone
Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
SIMULATORS
Draeger
SMOKE GENERATORS
A.J. Stone
Starfield Lion
TEXTBOOKS/PUBLICATIONS
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA/ CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER
Firehall.com
TRAINING MAZE
Draeger
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TRAINING VIDEOS
Fire Fighting in Canada/ Canadian Firefighter
NFPA
TRENCH RESCUE
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VEHICLE OPERATIONS
Pierce Manufacturing
WATER/ICE RESCUE
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Uniforms & Insignia
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
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FOOTWEAR
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GIFTWARE
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STATIONWEAR
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APPARATUSSHOWCASE
This CET single tote foam trailer was built with a heavy duty steel trailer and dual axle. It accommodates a standard 275 G foam tote that is fully removable using the quick connect. It comes with a 4’’ manifold with 4’’ Storz connection. Two 4’’x 2.5’ Wye gates were also supplied. Two hose beds that can accommodate 150’ of 4’’hose each are installed above the 2 wheel wells.
CUSTOMER: Manitoba Hydro
Pierce
and Enforcer
3 single agent
DEPARTMENT: City of Winnipeg, Manitoba
and they each hold 750 gallons of
This emergency rescue pumper is built on a Freightliner M2 112 chassis and is powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This salt water marine grade aluminum unit features a Waterous Midship CX 1250 pump, 1000 IG tank, and a FoamPro 2001 – Class A foam proportioning system.
DEPARTMENT: Pouch Cove Volunteer Fire Department, Newfoundland
Built on a Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis with a Detroit Diesel 12.8L 505 HP engine, Allison 4500 EVS automatic transmission, ABS anti-lock brake system and traction control with an ATC shut-off switch, this tanker features a Waterous CGVK single stage 750 GPM PTO driven fire pump (pump and roll), 3214 IG water tank, front bumper and TFT (Task Force Tips) Tornado monitor with position indicator in the cab.
DEPARTMENT: Mountain View County, Olds Fire Department, Alberta
This Rosenbauer tanker was built on a Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis, with a Detroit Diesel 12.8L 505 HP engine, Allison 4500 EVS automatic transmission, ABS antilock brake system and traction control with an ATC shut-off switch. Features a Waterous CGVK single stage 750 GPM PTO driven fire pump (pump and roll), 3214 IG water tank, and two Zico Quic-Lift hydraulic Port-A-Tank racks.
DEPARTMENT: Mountain View County, Cremona Fire Department, Alberta
The platform, tanker and rescue were built on Spartan Gladiator chassis and are powered by an Allison EVS 4000 transmission. These trucks feature seats for 5 firefighters in each truck and are equipped with vital technologies for their crews. Learn more at firetrucks.ca/product/delta-fire-and-emergency-services.
DEPARTMENT: Delta Fire and Emergency Services, British Columbia
DEPARTMENT: Warroad Fire Department, Minnesota
Built on
Impel (2)
(1), single axle chassis, these pumpers are powered by Cummins L9 450 HP engines. Features on these trucks include Husky
foam systems, Waterous 1,500 GPM pumps
water.
This tanker-pumper is equipped with a Freightliner M2-106 chassis, Cummins L9 350 HP engine, and Allison 3000 EVS transmission. Other features include 2-side stainless steel Newton 10” square dump valves with 36” telescoping chutes, a stainless steel “tipdown” portable tank carrier with 4000 gallon portable tank and a Rear View Safety rear view camera.
Built on a Freightliner 114SD 2-door chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 400 HP engine and Allison EVS 3000 transmission, this Rosenbauer FX body has a Rosenbauer 750 GPM PTO pump, FRC TGA 300 pressure governor, 2500 IG water tank, front bumper mounted Elkhart Sidewinder EXM monitor, Whelen warning light package complete with M9 scene lighting and Firetech 48” hi viz brow light. DEPARTMENT: West Perth, Ontario
APPARATUSSHOWCASE
This Rosenbauer tanker was built on a Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis with a Detroit Diesel 12.8L 505 HP engine, Allison 4500 EVS automatic transmission, ABS anti-lock brake system and traction control with an ATC shut-off switch. This tanker features a Waterous CGVK single stage 750 GPM PTO driven fire pump with pump and roll capability, 3214 IG water tank and two 4000 G portable water tanks with aluminum frames.
DEPARTMENT: Mountain View County, Didsbury Fire Department, Alberta
Built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine with an Allison EVS-3000 transmission. This apparatus also features ROM Roll-Up doors, a Standard Turn Table, Advanced Occupant Protection, an Akron StreamMaster II 3480 monitor and 6 seats.
DEPARTMENT: Summerland Fire Department, British Columbia
Built on a a Freightliner M2-106 chassis and powered by a Cummins ISL-350, 350 HP engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission, this apparatus has NFPA compliant LED lighted folding steps and grab rails, a Kussmaul battery charger and one rear stainless steel Newton 10” square dump valve with a 10” stainless steel flip chute.
DEPARTMENT: Whatcom County Fire District 14, Washington
This wet side tanker was built on a Freightliner M2 112 chassis with a Cummins L9 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This marine grade formed aluminum tanker features a Darley HM 500 PTO pump and a 3000 IG poly tank with an additional 3300 IG Husky Port-a-Tank.
DEPARTMENT: Vermilion River Fire Department, Alberta
Built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine with an Allison 3000 EVS transmission, bells and whistles on this truck include a Command Light, Onan Protec PTO generator, 7 firefighter seats, Spartan’s Advanced Occupant Protection System and a Try-Max 60 G CAFS extinguisher system.
DEPARTMENT: Whitehorse Fire Department, Yukon
This 12 foot walk around mini-rescue is built on a Dodge Ram 5500 crew cab 4x4 chassis with a Cummins 6.7L 325 HP diesel engine and a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. This 5083 salt water marine grade aluminum mini-rescue features a WARN Zeon 10,000 lb winch, bilateral compartment trays with 70% extension and 667 cubic feet of compartment space.
DEPARTMENT: Ritchot Fire Department, Manitoba
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APPARATUSSHOWCASE
VIPER AERIAL | ROCKY
The brand new Bronto All-Rounder features a 92 foot articulated ladder platform built on a Freightliner M2 112 crew cab chassis with a Cummins L9 450 HP diesel engine and an Allison 3000 EVS transmission. This demo model features a 1250 USGPM pump with a 330 USG poly tank. The articulated ladder has a working outreach of 65 feet and the spacious rescue cage can withstand up to 750 lbs. Demo Truck Currently Available BRONTO ALL-ROUNDER | FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS
This Rosenbauer Viper aerial was built on a Commander custom cab and chassis with a flat roof and 70” cab. This 78’ Viper Smart Aerial with joystick control features a Cummins X 12 L 500 HP engine, Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission, anti-lock brake system, automatic traction control and electronic stability control. Features a Hale QMAX 1500 IGPM fire pump and a Foam Pro 2002 foam system.
DEPARTMENT: Big White Fire Department, British Columbia
Cambridge Fire Department has taken delivery of its second Pierce PUC Pumper. Built on a single axle Pierce Impel chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine, features on this apparatus include a Husky 3 single agent foam system a Pierce 1,500 GPM pump and it holds 1,500 GPM of water.
DEPARTMENT: Cambridge Fire Department, Ontario
BY VINCE MACKENZIE Fire Chief Grand Falls-Windsor Newfoundland and Labrador
WVOLUNTEERVISION
Peer connections in the age of covid
e are firefighters at a point in history that will be one of the most looked-back-on eras since Sept. 11. We are literally in the midst of the history that you will be referring to and reminiscing back on when we tell our firefighter stories to new recruits. While the world faces a global emergency unprecedented in a century, our fire departments have continued to respond and protect our community.
In your little corner of Canada, whether it is a large or small town, your fire fighting career has been affected by this new normal. You may argue that your response to an emergency call is the same as always, but it truly is not. As we receive and respond to a dispatch, we execute the standard tasks as trained to do for our response. We become preoccupied with the automatic rush to respond safely and quickly. Pandemic complications add an extra layer of complexity to our response safety. I’ll admit sometimes our response routine is so ingrained, that I find it challenging to remember the covid precautions as I am in the response frame of mind.
We have been presented a great opportunity to learn and grow in ways that we traditionally have not in the past. The delivery of regular training for firefighters has somewhat changed as we adapt to social distancing and limiting crew sizes. Large training events, seminars and conferences have vanished as we only congregate in smaller, safer groups. For many volunteer firefighters, this has eliminated many networking opportunities.
Firefighters rely on their network of peers as a source of support, not only for training but also to better our fire departments in the sharing and comparing of ideas. The comradery also fosters peer support and positive mental health. It’s also important to realize that most new ideas that positively change our operations often come from outside influences.
am very social and I admit I struggled with the pandemic disconnect from mentors and colleagues. I have experienced years of building relationships and networks through various means. As fire leaders rising through the ranks, we all end up gravitating to our peers. We reach out to colleagues for support as our department members slowly distance themselves socially from the boss. I’m not saying that no one likes the boss, but as the ranks rise the professional challenges become more complex and we need a viewpoint from those who walk in the same shoes. That becomes increasingly harder to find within your department. It gets lonelier at the top, especially as we are forced to exercise our leadership skills to solve challenges within our department. We typically turn to others in similar roles to gain ideas or simply vent to relieve anxiety and stress.
Thankfully, my network has been enhanced with an online cross country check on Saturday evenings. Since March, our ad-hoc group of conference colleagues has met virtually every week. Now, months later, I look back and see the network has been an immeasurable help in coping. Co-columnist Tom Desorcy and I are together on this online check-in as are fire chiefs and fire service connections nationwide. It’s a sort of “Volunteer Vision online” as we have affectionately called
It’s also important to realize that most new ideas that positively change our operations often come from outside influences. ‘‘ ’’
We are so fortunate in many ways that the pandemic hit us at a time in history where social media and online connectivity is strong. We have been forced by an outside influence to re-invent training delivery. Imagine if we went through this challenge before Facebook, Twitter, Zoom, YouTube and the like. What challenges would be even greater for us?
My fire fighting and leadership career certainly has been enhanced thanks to my network of colleagues. I learned early that having outside mentors to learn from is vital. Those of you who know me, know I
Vince MacKenzie is the fire chief in Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfld. He is an executive member of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and the past president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services. Email Vince at firechief@townofgfw.com and follow him on Twitter at @FirechiefVince.
“Team Red”. This informal group has assisted in keeping my head straight as we navigate the challenges of the pandemic. The national perspective has been very helpful.
The pandemic is a good example of this. There is no playbook but we’ve evolved with the ideas and support of neighboring departments and network of colleagues. I have reached out to my colleagues for advice and vise-versa. A well connected network can save us much grief; it has been a known fact for years. Why reinvent the wheel they say.
Someday you will sit around the table and say: “Remember 2020? I was a firefighter during the pandemic, boy the game was different then.” You are shaping how those story lines go this very day, let’s do it together. Build your department and career; build strong networks with your peers.
