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  • Posted in: Open Forum

    The Harrington Volunteer Fire Company in Harrington, DE (Kent County) has had a couple of pumpers with CAF systems on them, and they use them on structural fires. They have had these systems for some time now and I have heard no complaints from their ... More

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    My fire district is pursuing a SAFER grant and I'm looking for salary comparable. We're not finding much just searching the web so I thought I'd reach out to see what anyone might know or have. Thanks all ------------------------------ Bobby James ... More

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    My department was the first department to get a CAF engine in Southern AZ. We were an all volunteer department when we purchased the engine brand new in 1997 this engine is our second out now. Our new 2020 engine also has CAFs. In my 25 years with the ... More

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    Greetings, I am affiliated with two different fire departments that both purchased CAFS engines. In theory it sounds like a great idea and the science supports its use. But in practice it is very difficult due to training and maintenance issues. In ... More

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