Unlike buying a Dodge in the game, the purchase of a fire department requires a committee to design process, as each vehicle is hand-built according to specifications. The committee designed the truck to what equipment will be placed on the truck.
The Fire Truck Committee needs to know what the truck will be used, for example, ambulance, fire engine, ladder truck forest, where the instruments can be effective and efficient, the right pump size, what types ofMeters are needed and where the meters will be placed. It requires cooperation with the producers about the whole process, to see through it. The design of the fire engine will be made to the specific needs of the needs of the fire department.
Ken Carpenter, Fire Engineer, Boulder, Colorado, working with the people of Sutphen fire truck, Pierce and other manufacturers of fire trucks, fire fighting vehicle for the design of the Rocky Mountains. Through years of experience working on engines such asMechanic with the City of Boulder, Ken knows what he is, a good fire development brings. "With this engine, I mean not only the engine itself," says Ken. The Fire Engine consists of pumps, gauges water spray to run the pumps, nozzles various adapters to connect hoses, tools break-up car for people who were in an accident and to attach breaking into a burning building to save the fire. All of these are organized so they are readily accessible, because aFirefighter, time is not money, is the life of a person.
"The most rewarding aspect of my job to help people, says Ken. I like to take what is out of control and help bring it under control." Ken began his career as a volunteer fire in January 1995. At that time he worked as a mechanic for the city of Boulder. He enjoyed his volunteer work, so much so that in August 1999 he was hired as a full-time firefighter. Soon he was promoted to engineer and is currently responsible forthe maintenance of the fire. With 15 motors, is that no small labor.
Ken was always mechanically inclined. He sat down next to his bicycle as a child. He then moved to dismantle the cars and motorcycles. His trial is now in mind, with mechanical ideas. He then moved on paper and working with the manufacturer implements models to work on fire engines. This process is what she loves most about his work.
The most difficult part of Ken's task is to maintainwith all the younger guys. 45 years young, is considered one of the older firefighters. It requires great physical stamina to fight a fire. While working in a fire, fire at their maximum level of performance under heavy load for many hours. Good physical and mental health is important to deal with stress, because it is often a call in the middle of the night, while sleeping in emergency mode in 60 seconds. The firefighters are one of the top five most stressful jobs.In addition to one of the top ten most dangerous jobs as firefighters at high risk of a heart attack.
The most frustrating part of the role of Ken, with the audience, which was not involved in the accident and do not move the way through to come to the fire. Personal vehicles are now hearing the sound with a better seal, as well as talk to people, phone stereo at high volume and / or their children do not realize that you produced"Emerging" and they just continue.
Tools of fire are used mainly for people who have been involved in an accident to save. Ask the Editor Commerce Tools, Rick Schwolsky, as it is.
Ken's favorite instrument is the fire truck itself, but here is a list of what they show:
1 Jaws of Life - hydraulic spreader Hurst - this is used to lift the doors of a vehicle that was crushed in an accident - to free the victim.
2 hydraulic jack - used inSteering wheel or on the floor of a vehicle
3 hydraulic cutters - are used to cut around the frame of a car or remove the roof.
Stihl Chain Saw Utility 4
5 Stihl gas powered circular saw
6 Stihl gas powered rescue saw to cut through the roof.
7 Several axes, pike poles and prying and cutting tools - Ken idea was to put on a swing out rack
Respiratory 8 - Self-contained breathing apparatus
9 nozzles, adapters - Tools to spray large amounts of water
10 Pump- 1500 gpm "Waterous" from St. Paul, Minnesota
11 suction pump to draw water from ponds
12 Ice and water rescue equipment, including helmets and climb a boogie board for water rescue.
13 Tools of the station are battery powered Makita drill, craftsman compressor and various tools.
and of course: Scale
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