Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast

More Good News from D.C.--But We're Not Done Yet

Editor in Chief Chris Mc Loone comments on the recent reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER grant programs but cautions: We're Not Done yet. He also discusses a recent apparatus vs. apparatus crash, asks for feedback on if your department requires apparatus operators to wear turnout gear, and more.

Pasco County (FL) On-Scene Decon Program

A variety of programs exist across the country to help firefighters reduce exposure to different contaminants. Pasco County Fire Rescue's DECON on-scene program involves on-scene PPE decon as well as decon performed at an ISP. Learn about this program and the vehicles used to deliver it to Pasco County firefighters with Chris Mc Loone and Chief JJ Martinez.

Designing Rural Rigs

In some ways, rural rigs are the same as their urban and suburban brethren, but in many ways, there are different considerations for designing a rig for the rural environment. Join Chris Mc Loone, Bill Adkins, and Andy Soccodato as they discuss spec'ing rural pumpers.

Preengineering Rigs More Important Than Ever

Ensuring you have your rig squared away BEFORE the engineering meeting is critical these days for a variety of reasons. Join Chris Mc Loone, Ricky Riley, Nick Wilbur, and Win Slauch as they discuss why your department is doing itself a favor by doing the work up front to ensure your rig has as few changes as possible when you get to the engineering conference.

Commentary: Good News from Washington, D.C.

Good news arrived from Washington, D.C., as the Senate passed the AFG and SAFER reauthorization bill. We're not done yet though, as now it awaits the President's signature. Join Chris Mc Loone as he discusses the reauthorization, discipline in apparatus purchasing, and the upcoming July 4 holiday.

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FDIC Exhibits: First-Timer and Long-Timer Perspectives

Having had a while to process what they saw on the show floor at FDIC 2024, Nick Wilbur, Win Slauch, Alex Moody, and Tom Shand discuss their impressions of the show floor, the evolution of the conference, and what caught their eyes at the exhibits.

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Building An All Electric Fire Station

Guest Charlotte (NC) Fire Department Deputy Chief Jerry Winkles discusses the fire department's upcoming all-electric firehouse that will house the department's first electric fire apparatus. Among the topics will be covered the decision to build this type of station, land acquisition for the station, the electric rig the department chose, physical characteristics of the station, and more.

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EVT Talk with Greg Moore

Greg Moore, from F.A.T. Talk, a community for fire apparatus technicians, joins Chris Mc Loone to discuss why it is critical for fire departments to invest in their  vehicle technicians. Moore cites areas he has seen such investment pay off, and also discusses how to educate department brass about the complexity of today's rigs.

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