« Fire Department Grants | Home | Federal Grant Program: AFG Grants »
Diesel Exhaust Removal Systems: Covered by AFG Grants
The pollutants that are released into our environment from the starting and running of a diesel engine are not good for people or the environment. Each and every firehouse has to deal with this problem. Through the AFG program free federal funds are available to clean up the air our firefighters have to breath.
There are several different approaches to solving this dilemma. Inside the firehouse the ventilation system can be modifies to handle the soot and particular matter that is created each and every time a diesel powered truck or vehicle is started.
Large exhaust fans can be installed to have the air constantly changed with a fresh supply. This is an acceptable method during mild temperatures of ambient air outside. In the colder winter months this would increase the energy used to heat the firehouse significantly and have a detrimental effect on the budget of your department.
Another approach would be to have a snake system installed. This system would channel all the exhaust out of the firehouse by attaching a hose to the exhaust pipes of the trucks and through a series of channels and a fan would keep the air inside the firehouse clean.
This is a functional and cost effective way to handle the problem but there is a down side.
The hose would have to be manually removed before the truck could leave the station. This is not good in an emergency situation.
There is another solution, the Ward Diesel “No Smoke” diesel exhaust filter. This system is hooked directly up to the exhaust system of your truck. The soot and particular matter is removed by means of a solenoid activated ceramic filter. Since this system is automatic there is no need to think about it during an emergency. This leaves fire personnel available to concentrate on the emergency first and for most.
The proper diesel exhaust removal system that fits your needs is your decision. Make the proper most cost effective system your choice. Contact Ward Diesel for help with writing your AFG grant.
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.