Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk with apparatus industry veteran Dick Young about his observations. Dick talks about time with Cayasler, Buffalo Fire Appliance and Young Fire Equipment companies and the evolution of apparatus in those years...

Podcast • July 16th, 2010

The Apparatus Architects focus on the new apparatus and innovations found at FDIC in April. The main focus of the show included several "Green" fire apparatus. From new ARFF vehicles to pumper and ladder truck innovations, Tom Shand and Michael...

Podcast • May 11th, 2010

The Apparatus Architects look at a number of topics this month and their guest, a Los Angeles Fire Department Captain, talks about the LAFD's operations and apparatus assignments. Michael Wilbur and Tom Shand start the show, recorded at Firehouse...

Podcast • March 8th, 2010

Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur offer a retrospective look at 2009 and offer their wish list for the apparatus industry in 2010. The Apparatus Architects look at the five major factors that impacted the industry in 2009. The economy, the large number of...

Podcast • December 22nd, 2009

The Apparatus Architects explore a number of ways to reduce the costs of new vehicles this month. From a quick and simple “bullet list” to a true evaluation based on need versus cost, Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur share several factors that can...

Podcast • October 20th, 2009

 Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur held the third annual Apparatus Manufacturers Roundtable at the Firehouse Expo last month in Baltimore. Panelists and guests include: Jim Featherstone, Singer Associates/Pierce Sean Duffy...

Podcast • August 27th, 2009

The Apparatus Architects focus on firefighter and emergency vehicle safety as they close out June and the Firefighter Safety, Health & Survival Week. Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur look at a variety of NFPA Standards, including 1911, 1912, 1931 and...

Podcast • June 30th, 2009