Firefighting

Having the right foam systems for your fire apparatus is essential to your department’s ability to do its job in protecting your community. Whether you’re upgrading an existing apparatus or [...]

Electric cars benefit the environment in many ways. They are a form of renewable energy that places minimal impact on the environment and does not emit harmful gases into the ozone layer. The [...]

Firefighters are not immune from the many hazards caused by severe weather. Just like civilians, crew members must constantly be alert and aware, taking every precaution to protect themselves so [...]

Jon’s Mid-America Fire Apparatus specializes in modern firefighting equipment. But things weren’t always so modern. Today’s blog discusses the history of firefighting equipment. Beginnings It [...]

As old man winter rears his head for another season, it is essential to prepare for firefighting in freezing temperatures. More house fires occur during the winter months than at any other time [...]

Aerials are amazing pieces of equipment, able to reach heights that would otherwise be unattainable to rescue victims and spray water on tall buildings during a fire. While aerials offer a level [...]

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are a part of our lives, whether we realize it or not. For example, think of changing your oil in your car. You wouldn’t just start with pouring oil into your [...]

You may not use your fire pump to fight every fire, but it’s not a tool you want to go without. If you’re fighting a fire with limited water access, it can grow from a small spark to a quick [...]

The start of summer is just around the corner, and it’s already starting to heat up outside. We all love a nice hot day when we’re out at the lake or spending a day on the patio, but when it [...]

When it comes to fighting a fire, every tool can make the difference between life and death. Firefighters have worked for centuries to find the best tools to extinguish a fire as fast as possible [...]