We Have NFPA 1906 Compliant WROPS and So Can You!
We Have NFPA 1906 Compliant WROPS and So Can You! We just recently introduced our NFPA 1906 Compliant Weis Rollover Protection System at the FDIC in Indy. In fact, you can see the truck we built on the Recent Deliveries section on our website. We specifically built this unit to meet or exceed NFPA 1906 and comply the SAE […]
Approaching Debut of 1906 WROPS
Approaching Debut of 1906 WROPS Approaching Debut of 1906 WROPS Well, it’s been a few months since we last talked about the new 1906 ROPS system that is coming down the pike. We have been very, very busy and are currently working on the design and testing of our new 1906 compliant ROPS system for wildland fire […]
Roll Over Protection for Weis Fire
Roll Over Protection for Weis Fire In my last blog, I shared with you some of the reactions we received from our customers visiting our booth at FDIC 2015 regarding the new NFPA 1906 standard. Most didn’t really like the idea…so we suggest that if you want to save some money, and still get a high quality, […]
NFPA Roll Cage Protection
NFPA Roll Cage Protection In my last blog, I shared with you how the new NFPA 1906 rollover protection system has come about. I stated that it was almost exclusively due to one manufacturer pushing his safety agenda on the rest of the industry and the fire service. We displayed a very nice truck at FDIC […]
NFPA Rollover Origins
NFPA Rollover Origins In last week’s blog, I talked about the new NFPA 1906 standard that take affect January 1, 2016. I said that I would be discussing why this change has come about and how we, along with peers and customers, feel about this. This change in regulations is, in large part, due to an […]
NFPA Proposed Pump and Roll Firefighting Riding Position
NFPA Proposed Pump and Roll Firefighting Riding Position Mike Weis, President & General Manager, Weis Fire & Safety Effective January 1, 2016, the Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus is going to make a dramatic change under NFPA 1906. It will state that if you are riding externally on a vehicle, you must be seated in […]