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    Anything related to the site.

    1. Introduce Yourself Here

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    2. BOARD NEWS & UPDATES

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    3. Tell us what you want to see.....

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    2. RECALLS - IMPORTANT!!!!

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    3. UPDATES - TSB INFO

      Tech Info - From the Manufacturers

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    4. NIOSH Reports

      NIOSH Reports - Safety and Accident Reviews and Reports

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    5. EVT Articles, Findings and Politics

      The place to find information that impacts the EVT community. IE: Articles, Links, News comments etc.

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    These are General Discussion Topics

    1. All Topics - No Vehicle Discussions

      Post General Topics here - Please post vehicle related items in the catagory below

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    2. General Vehicle Discussion

      Post General Discussion about vehicles here... Please post specific topics in below Vehicle Specific sections

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    3. Ambulance and Related Discussions

      All Ambulance related general discussion items can be posted here

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    4. Aerial Discussions

      List all your Aerial problems and questions in this section

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    5. ARFF - Crash Rescue Discussions

      For all ARFF related questions and problems

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    6. Brakes - All Types - Questions/Problems

      Discuss all brake and stopping related issues here

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    7. Engine Discussions

      General Engine Discussion

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      General Electrical Discussions

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    9. Emissions Discussions

      General Emissions Discussion - To Include new laws and Regulations

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    10. How to Spec my Equipment?????

      Ask your vehicle related spec questions here.....

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    11. Pump Discussions

      Darley, Hale, Waterous Etc - General Pump Discussion

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    12. Suspension & Steering Discussions

      Steering, Front and Rear Suspension Discussions

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    13. Transmission Discussions

      General Discussion on Transmissions

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    14. MECHANIC / TECH VEHICLES

      Here is the place to show off what you have designed to make your job easier day to day... Please include details and photos if possible

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    15. LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES

      All LE Vehicle Questions can be posted here

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  4. MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC SECTIONS: Last Post

    Manufacturer Specific Sections - Please post in correct sections:

    1. AMERICAN LA FRANCE

      Specific ALF Discussion Here

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    2. CRIMSON FIRE APPARATUS

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    3. CHRYSLER / DODGE

      Please post all Chrysler / Dodge Issues in this Forum

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    4. E-ONE

      Specific E-ONE Discussion Here

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    5. FERRARA

      List your Questions for and/or Problems with your Ferrara here

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    6. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    7. FORT GARRY FIRE APPARATUS

      Specific Fort Garry Fire Apparatus Discussion Here

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    8. FREIGHTLINER

      Specific FREIGHTLINER Discussion Here

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    9. GMC / CHEVROLET

      Specific GMC / CHEVROLET Discussion Here

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    10. HUB FIRE APPARATUS

      Specific Hub Fire Apparatus Discussion Here

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    11. HME

      List your HME Questions here.

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    12. INTERNATIONAL / NAVISTAR

      Specific INTERNATIONAL / NAVISTAR Discussion Here

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    13. KME

      List your KME questions here

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    14. PIERCE

      Pierce Specific Discussion

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    15. PACCAR

      Specific PACCAR Discussion Here

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    16. Rosenbauer: Central States & General Safety

      Rosenbauer: Central States & General Safety - General Topics for all Rosenbauer companies

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    17. SEAGRAVE

      Specific Seagrave Discussion Here

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    18. SUTPHEN

      Discuss your issues with Sutphen Equipment here.

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    19. SPARTAN

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  5. OTHER EQUIPMENT Last Post

    This section is reserved for discussion related to all other types of equipment in the industry - Please place topics in the correct sub-catagory

    1. Thermal Cameras & Systems

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  6. PRODUCT REVIEWS & NEW RELEASES Last Post

    All Product Reviews and New Release Information

    1. New Product Releases

      All New Product Releases can be posted here. Please feel free to send your product to us for posting or post it here.

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    2. Product Reviews

      The place to submit and view reviews of products and services our members found helpful or outstanding

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  7. EMERGENCY LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL & INSTALLATION Last Post

    Ask all your questions about Emergency Lighting and electrical accesories here.

    1. Lighting Specifications? Confussed?

      Ask your spec questions here

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    2. Troubleshooting Warning Systems

      Strobe, LED, Halogen - If it is broke you can learn how to fix it here.

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    3. Installation Related Issues

      You name it it can go here if you are having issues putting it in or it is conflicting with others equipment

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    4. Radio and Communications

      SetCom? FireCom? Motorola? Kenwood - Ask it here....

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  8. JOBS AVAILABLE & HELP WANTED Last Post

    Post all job offers and or needs here

    1. List All Job Offers or Help Wanted Here

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  9. TRAINING INFORMATION Last Post

    Upcoming Trainings and Training Information

    1. FAQ's About EVT Certification

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    2. UPCOMING TRAINING'S AND TRADE SHOWS

      See them here

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    3. Accidents and Investigations

      Post Local Accidents and Investigation info here for discussion - Not a place to blame - just a place to learn from mistakes or fix safety issues.

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  10. CLASSIFIED ADS Last Post

    Post your for sale and needed items here

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      Please post vehicles only - NO PARTS

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    2. Parts & Accesories

      General Posting for all parts and Accesories - FOR SALE

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    3. WANTED / NEEDED ITEMS

      Help everyone find the parts they need

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  11. INFO ABOUT THIS SITE'S SPONSORS Last Post

    Here is where we tell you who makes this board possible

    1. Site Sponsor & Business Ads

      ONLY FOR SITE SPONSORS -These are the companies that help keep the EVTA alive. Messages here will be READ ONLY and will be posted by staff members.

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    2. OKEVT - Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians


      OKEVT - Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians
      http://www.okevt.org

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      WSFMA - Washington State Fire Mechanics Association
      http://www.wsfma.org

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    4. WAEVT - Wisconsin Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians


      WAEVT - Wisconsin Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians
      http://www.waevt.com

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    5. OAEVT - Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians


      OAEVT - Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians
      http://www.oaevt.org

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    6. EVTA of BC - Emergency Vehicle Technicians Association of British Columbia


      EVTA of BC - Emergency Vehicle Technicians Association of British Columbia
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    7. Personal Sponsor: Steve Strom - Menlo Park Fire Department


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  12. OFF TOPIC LOUNGE Last Post

    Please feel free to talk about anything in this forum - Well anything that might interest the group. NO SPAM - All posts might be edited for content if it does not fall under the guidelines of good taste

    1. Off Topic? Just post it here

      Please place all Off topic discussions here

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  13. Members Only Last Post

    You will only be able to access these sections with a supplied password given to you by the organization for which you are are a paid current member

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      Southern CA Fire Mechanics

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