Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast

Lessons Learned from the FTTC, Technology and the Fire Service, and NFPA 1900

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.

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How ”Speaking Civilian” Helped Chief Michael Greco Receive Town Approval for A New Rig

Earlier in 2023, Chief Michael Greco joined Chris Mc Loone to discuss how he needed to "speak civilian" to his town council when it came time to replace the Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Fire Department's rescue truck. In this update, Greco discusses the rig he was able to spec once he got town approval, how quickly it came together, and specifics on the rescue-pumper on order.

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NFPA 1900—What You Need to Know About the New Apparatus Standard Part 1

What we know as NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, is being combined with other vehicle standards into one called NFPA 1900, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire Apparatus, and Automotive Ambulances. Join Chris Mc Loone and NFPA 1900 committee members Ed Rice and Bill Peters to learn more about changes in the standard that could impact how you spec your next fire apparatus. Have questions about NFPA 1900 you'd like us to answer in Part 2? Email them to chris.mcloone@clarionevents.com.

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Water Delivery: The Rural Hitch

Listen in on the second episode covering water delivery as Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins describe the Rural Hitch—what it is, how to train on it, and the components involved with putting it together. Think it’s just for rural applications? Think again!

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Podcast: Equipping Fire Apparatus to Do Work

Guest Ricky Riley recently spoke about building trucks to do work (Building Apparatus To Do Work). But what about equipping the rigs? There are wants and needs for equipment. There are occurrences where departments buy equipment that never leaves the truck. So, what are the considerations for equipping trucks for work? Join Ricky Riley and Chris Mc Loone in this Podcast episode to learn more about the equipment and a bit about mounting it.

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September 2023 Recap and Thoughts on Recent Apparatus Crashes

Join Chris Mc Loone for this recap of Podcasts from September 2023 and as he shares a few thoughts on recent apparatus crashes during the month.

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Pros and Cons of Using a Four-Way Valve on the Hydrant

 

Some departments connect a supply line directly to the hydrant and lay in, while others lay to the hydrant and use the truck as a "valve," and still others choose to use a four-way valve on the hydrant. 

Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss the pros and cons of using a four-way valve on the hydrant when laying supply line, the first in our series of Podcasts covering water delivery.

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Apparatus Fleet Maintenance and Liability

Chris Daly and Ricky Riley join Chris Mc Loone to discuss fleet management, apparatus and ambulance crashes, liability and how they are connected.

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