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.
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.
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. Brought to you by OnScene Solutions .
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. Brought to you by OnScene Solutions .
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. Brought to you by OnScene Solutions .
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. Brought to you by OnScene Solutions.
Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss essential equipment you should carry on your rural pumper-and without breaking the bank. Brought to you by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation .
It's important to consider the big picture when deciding between aluminum or stainless steel bodies. There are also many decisions to be made regarding undercoating, painting, and protecting the underside of fire apparatus. Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch tackle these topics in this Podcast episode. Brought to you by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation .
Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley talk about what impressed them on the FDIC show floor, Riley's department's recent apparatus order progress, fire apparatus customization, and more in this Podcast episode. Brought to you by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation .
Kevin Roberts, president of the EVT Certification Commission, joins the Podcast to discuss the importance of EVT certification, the importance of EVTs to apparatus maintenance staffs, and the paths vehicle technicians can take to achieve EVT certification. Brought to you by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation .
FDIC International 2024 was one for the record books. More than 36,000 converged on Indianapolis, Indiana, to train, to network, and to see the newest innovations in the fire service. Join Chris Mc Loone as he shares his impressions from FDIC International 2024. Brought to you by: TheFireStore.com.
Nick Wilbur, Win Slauch, and Alex Moody get together at FDIC International 2024 to talk about equipping rescue-engines, a follow-up to their previous podcast covering spec'ing rescue-engines. Brought to you by: TheFireStore.com.
Chris Mc Loone sits down with Kevin Shea to discuss how technical rescue equipment has changed since his time with FDNY Rescue 1, what he considers the most important innovation, and what he's up to these days as a trainer. Brought to you by: TheFireStore.com.
Having a pump panel set up for efficiency goes a long way on the fireground toward resolving an incident as quickly as possible. But, as Ricky Riley discusses with Chris Mc Loone, having the prettiest pump panel around doesn't necessarily translate into that efficiency. In fact, as the discussion progresses, we learn that having pump operators who put in the time to learn their rigs, including the pump panels, inside and out are as important as having the right setup. Listen in as Chris and Rick...
Nick Wilbur leads this Podcast covering rescue-pumpers with Win Slauch and Alex Moody. When designing and equipping a rescue-engine, don't fall into the trap of building a massive vehicle that is no longer practical for your first due. Nick, Win, and Alex cover the operational and specification considerations and more in this week's Podcast. Brought to you by: TheFireStore.com.
In this month's commentary, Chris Mc Loone discusses a recent incident that highlights not only the importance of knowing what your neighbors carry, but also knowing how to operate what they carry. Also, two apparatus manufacturers celebrated milestones this month. Chris will also share his thoughts on a recent rig crash where two rigs collided, and will discuss "being the blueprint" for your fire company.
The tactics employed 25 years ago for school bus extrication are different than they are today, largely because of extrication tool evolution, which has been driven in many ways by new vehicle technology. Join Chris Mc Loone and Leigh Hollins for this Podcast covering these changes as well as Hollins's FDIC class: School Bus Incidents: What You Need To Know.
In this Water Delivery podcast, Bill Adkins and Andy Soccodato join Chris Mc Loone to dive into why it's important for every department to test its hoselines for proper flows. Believe it or not, every hoseline is different for a variety of reasons. They also tackle elevated master streams and ensuring the flows at the nozzles are what crews are expecting.
Chris Mc Loone was in Ocala, Florida, at E-ONE as it began its 50th Anniversary celebration. Long-time employees and dealers were recognized, and local dignitaries were on hand to share their remarks. Mc Loone caught up with Mike Virnig, president, REV Specialty Vehicles Segment, and Chris McClung, VP of sales, REV Fire Group to talk about E-ONE's history, what the company's most important innovation has been, what's coming in 2024, and more.
Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch join Chris Mc Loone to do a deep dive on aerials vs. platforms. No matter what you call them - straight sticks, aerials, platforms, tower ladders - there are a number of things your fire department should consider before going with one over the other. Wilbur and Slauch offer operational and specification considerations to help you purchase your next truck. A Ground Ladder Assessment’s Impact on Apparatus Design...
In this episode, Chris Mc Loone discusses that while the answer is "yes" to whether or not we need to customize our rigs, the real question becomes how much do we need to customize--especially in the current fire apparatus purchasing environment.
The Prince George's County (MD) Fire/EMS Department recently placed an order for four new engines and a TDA. Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley discuss the order, what's different about this one than others, some Prince George's unique features and a few rigs from Riley's past. Other Rickey Riley Podcasts Podcast: Navigating the Current Fire Apparatus Purchasing Environment Podcast: Talking Trucks with Ricky Riley Podcast: How Current Apparatus Purchasing Issues Impact Apparatus Fleet Maintenance...
Properly choosing a ground ladder complement for your next fire apparatus is critical to meeting the needs of your community and also contributes to the design of the rig when taking into account the weight of the apparatus and how the ladders are stored. Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch join Chris Mc Loone to discuss how a ground ladder assessment contributes the operational needs of your department and the functional requirements of your fire apparatus.
What are water eductors? When should they be used? How can they enhance your drafting operations? We'll answer these questions and more in this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast with Chris Mc Loone, Andy Soccodato, and Bill Adkins.
Chris Mc Loone shares his thoughts on a recent viral video of a rig spinning out on a sheet of ice and mobilizing to ensure the AFG and SAFER programs, scheduled to sunset on 9/30/2024, get reauthorized. Brought to you by W.S. Darley & Co (Darley.com/Pumps) .
Nozzle selection for master streams is critical so pump operators can maximize the flow through them. Join Chris Mc Loone, Andy Soccodato, and Bill Adkins as they discuss matching nozzles with master stream devices, common mistakes departments make when selecting nozzles, and criteria to use when deciding what nozzles to match up with your master stream devices. Brought to you by W.S. Darley & Co (Darley.com/Pumps) ....
The AFG/SAFER grant programs will sunset this September unless they are reauthorized. It is time for the fire service to mobilize to ensure these programs continue. David Durstine, IDEX, and Lee Morris, Oshkosh Corp., join Chris Mc Loone to discuss how the fire service can work not only at the grass roots level but with their manufacturing partners to convince Congress to reauthorize these important programs. Brought to you by W.S. Darley & Co (Darley.com/Pumps) ....
F.A.T. Talk is a community on Facebook for fire apparatus technicians. Now counting more than 3,100 members, the community is a place for fire apparatus technicians globally to gather and share information. Join Chris Mc Loone and F.A.T. Talk founder Greg Moore as they discuss the group, how it has grown, and Moore's own experiences as a fire apparatus technician. Brought to you by W.S. Darley & Co (Darley.com/Pumps) ....
Join Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley as they discuss what’s in the pipeline for Riley’s department in terms of apparatus replacement, spec’ing according to NFPA 1900, things they’ve been seeing, and general truck talk in this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast. Brought to you by W.S. Darley & Co (Darley.com/Pumps) ....
Chris Mc Loone shares a few thoughts on 2023 and discusses what’s coming in 2024 based on what he’s heard from manufacturers as well as a few of his own predictions for the new year. Brought to you by The Fire Store and Rosenbauer America .
