When we think of motor vehicle accidents, most of us think of collisions that occur when a vehicle is moving forward. We may not consider accidents that occur when a vehicle is moving backward as motor vehicle accidents.
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) may be associated by many with municipal or wildland firefighting, but many of our member companies also produce airport rescue fire fighting (ARFF) apparatus, both for domestic and international markets.
Aug
2014
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) recently launched its first-ever-FAMA Fire Apparatus Safety Guide.
“In the beginning”could refer to a biblical verse or a handful of new fire recruits gathered around an older, experienced firefighter explaining the virtues of “now vs. then.”
By IMMI team members
 James Chinni Director of Engineering |
 Marissa Cotten Marketing Communications Manager |
 Marius Magdun Senior Technical Engineer for Inflatable Restraints |
Saving the lives of others can be a very dangerous business, especially for firefighters whose job it is to protect our communities.
During the past several years, shrinking budgets have forced many fire departments to reconsider how they do business. Every expenditure is viewed under a microscope to make every dollar count and spend limited funds wisely.
In a recent incident, a firefighter fell off of an aerial device platform but managed to grab onto a tree on his way down.
Mar
2014
In 2006, members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) approached the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) to discuss the need for seat and seat belt fit and comfort improvement within fire apparatus.
Specifying a new rescue apparatus can be a daunting task, given that there are few common defining features.
Any truck fleet manager will tell you that slips, trips, and falls are the most common causes of truck operator injuries.