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At Jon’s Mid America Fire Apparatus, we are known as “The Fire Truck People.” But not only do we buy and sell used fire trucks — we repair them too. Our on-site repair shop can do [...]

Having the right tools on hand in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death for fire departments. This is why firefighters and fire personnel put a great deal of time and energy [...]

Maintaining your fire truck is not an easy task. Fire trucks require frequent inspection and upkeep, preparing firefighters to move during an emergency quickly. During the peak summer seasons, [...]

Extraction tools are essential for rescue and extraction operations, but these tools have limitations, just like all machinery. Staying ahead of tool inspection and ensuring it is ready for use [...]

A solid preventive maintenance plan is necessary for more than just ensuring reliable and durable emergency response vehicles. Preventive maintenance on your fire apparatus can save lives. It’s [...]

Rescue tools must be ready to perform the task at hand, which means they need proper maintenance and power. You have three choices regarding power supplies for your rescue tools: hydraulic, [...]

Firefighting requires tenacity, know-how and the right tools to help others to safety, but you can’t help unless you can alert traffic that you need to pass. Car cabs are becoming more [...]

The hottest days of the summer are still yet to come, and the need for good air conditioning in your fire apparatus will be even more apparent. When fire trucks became fully enclosed vehicles, [...]

When it comes to rescues and fighting fires, tools are one of the most important items you have at your disposal. As your fire department starts to take on more and more responsibility, you’ll be [...]

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “don’t spend a dollar to save a dime”. Simply put, this means that you should never spend excessive money to save a little bit. In the case of fire apparatus [...]