Posts Tagged ‘compressed air’
#TRIAir Contest: Win an IPAD Mini
The Science of Compressed Air Testing
Standardization is critical for manufacturing. A bolt made in Germany must fit perfectly with the threaded component made in Canada and then assembled in America. Without standardization this would not be possible. National standards organizations coordinate with their peers in other countries to insure that we all agree on the meaning of one inch. TRI…
10 Things to Do at FDIC 2014
FDIC, the World’s Largest Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition, will be held 7 – 12 April 2014 at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This international event is one of the most important and influential fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses…
Congratulations, Oakland Volunteer Fire Company!
Nearly 70% of the firefighters in the United States are volunteer firefighters, and roughly two-thirds of all fire departments are volunteer fire departments (VFDs). That is more than 750,000 emergency service personnel and 21,000 VFDs! VFDs play an essential role in the national emergency response network. While departments everywhere—VFDs and standard fire departments—have increasingly been…