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City of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Electric Fire Apparatus Experience

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 ....

Dec 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 21

NFPA 1900—What You Need to Know About the New Apparatus Standard Part 2

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 .

Dec 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 20

Water Delivery: Cold Weather Operations

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 .

Dec 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 19

The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

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. Brought to you by TheFireStore: Equipping Protectors with Passion .

Nov 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 17

Water Delivery: Large Handlines

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. Brought to you by TheFireStore: Equipping Protectors with Passion .

Nov 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 16

Water Delivery: Intake Valve Selection

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. TheFireStore: Equipping Protectors with Passion

Nov 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 15

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. Brought to you by TheFireStore.com and Super Vac.

Oct 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 14

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. Brought to you by Brought to you by TheFireStore.com and Super Vac / Command Light ....

Oct 23, 2023•56 min•Ep. 13

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 Pa...

Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 12
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