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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Join Chris Mc Loone and Chief Richard Fields of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) as they discuss the department’s experience with its first electric fire apparatus, a Rosenbauer RTX in service with the LAFD’s Station 82. They’ll discuss why the department decided to deploy and electric rig, preparations for the station to accommodate the electric truck, the truck itself, the department’s overall experience, and more.
Brought to you by The Fire Store and Rosenbauer America.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
In NFPA 1900—What You Need to Know About the New Apparatus Standard Part 2, Chris Mc Loone invites Ed Rice (DCFD) and Bill Peters (Jersey City Fire Department) to answer audience questions about NFPA 1900, which will go into effect in January 2024.
Brought to you by The Fire Store and Rosenbauer America.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins sit down with Chris Mc Loone to discuss cold weather’s effect not only on water delivery and different components of your fire apparatus and discuss ways your department should prepare for and operate during the cold winter months.
Brought to you by TheFireStore: Equipping Protectors with Passion and Rosenbauer America.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Chris Mc Loone shares his thoughts on large handlines based on a variety of input from Jonathan Brumley, Ricky Riley, and Bill Adams. Also, send us photos/videos of your rigs decorated for the holidays!
Brought to you by TheFireStore: Equipping Protectors with Passion.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer--What is it? Why was it created? Why should you register? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Chris Mc Loone and Kenny Fent discuss the Registry in detail.
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Learn about what's available to fire departments today in terms of large handlines, specific applications for their use, how they impact fire apparatus design, what pump operations need to know when pumping them, and more as Jonathan Brumley joins Chris Mc Loone for this Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast episode.
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Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
As you are spec'ing your next pumper, make sure you take care in selecting your intake valve. Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins walk you through things you need to consider in this Water Delivery Podcast.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
In this week's Podcast, Chris Mc Loone discusses lessons learned from Spartan's Fire Truck Training Conference, technology and the fire service's embrace of it, and NFPA 1900, the apparatus standard that goes into effect on January 1, 2024.
Brought to you by TheFireStore.com and Super Vac.