As new diesel engines burn cleaner every year, some Chiefs wonder what impact the
exhaust emissions have on air quality inside the station garage. This analytical study
looks at the various tailpipe pollutants and suggests a method of answering this question.
| 2007 Diesel Emissions Impact on Indoor Air Quality - PDF | Feb, 2008 |
Can fire apparatus burn cleaner and with lower costs by switching from diesel to natural
gas as a fuel source? This technical review explores the issues surrounding CNG and
LNG vehicles and whether this technology is appropriate for use in fire apparatus.
| Natural Gas Fueled Fire Apparatus - PDF | Aug, 2008 |
The US EPA diesel emissions standards had a significant impact on apparatus design.
This powerpoint presentation summarizes how fired departments purchasing new
apparatus can expect to see on their apparatus.
| Impact of 2007 Engine Changes on Fire Apparatus - PDF | Jan, 2008 Coming Soon |
In 2010 diesel engines change one more time. This should be the last time for the
foreseeable future, but again the changes will be significant. This preliminary
presentation gives a hint to what the future holds.
| 2010 Fire Truck Engine Strategy - PDF | Apr, 2008 |