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Apparatus Architects: FDIC Recap and Emergency Vehicle News

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about the new fire apparatus and innovations that they found while walking the show floor at FDIC. Listen as they name their pick for the "Star of the Show" The two not only detail the recently unveiled apparatus and chassis', but also new...

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Apparatus Architects: FDIC Recap and Emergency Vehicle News

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about the new fire apparatus and innovations that they found while walking the show floor at FDIC. Listen as they name their pick for the "Star of the Show" The two not only detail the recently...

Podcast • May 14th, 2012
Apparatus Architects: Updating Rigs for Limited Staffing & Finding Funds

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss

Podcast • March 23rd, 2012
Apparatus Architects: Hampden Twp, PA, Fleet Manager Donn Gutshall

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk with Donn Gutshall, who serves as the fleet manager for Hampden Township in Cumberland County, PA. He is responsible for over 400 vehicles, including fire apparatus and ambulances. Listen as he...

Podcast • January 27th, 2012
Apparatus Architects: Making Safety Inexpensive & Lessons from 2011

Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur reflect on 2011 and share several lessons that they learned about specing and bidding new apparatus that they picked up in their work. They also share some savvy tips for saving money while improving safety...

Podcast • December 15th, 2011
Apparatus Architects: When are Rigs Too Big?

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss answer the question "when is a fire truck too big?" in this month's edition of the Apparatus Architects. Listen as the two discuss the changes in apparatus and how they have impacted the overall size of the...

Podcast • November 2nd, 2011
Apparatus Architects: 2011 Manufacturer's Roundtable

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur hosted the fifth annual Apparatus Manufacturers Roundtable at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore in July. This year's guests included: Sean Duffy of Plastisol Composites Jason Witmier of KME Jim...

Podcast • September 20th, 2011
Apparatus Architects: How NFPA 1901 Impacts Apparatus Design & Aerial Ladder Chat

This month on the Apparatus Architects, the hosts share what they consider to be the most important standards set by NFPA 1901, the emergency vehicle standard. Listen as Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss sealbelt monitors, vehicle data records...

Podcast • June 7th, 2011
Apparatus Architects: Final Inspections & Diesel Fuel Issues

The Apparatus Architects focus on the importance of final inspections for your new apparatus. Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur share advice on preparations for the final inspections, based on their years of experience. Listen as they offer proven tips and...

Podcast • May 19th, 2011
Apparatus Architects: Roundup of New Rigs, Innovations at FDIC

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur focus on the new fire apparatus and innovations found on the exhibit floor at FDIC. The two take listeners on a virtual working tour of the floor and go booth-by-booth to detail the latest apparatus...

Podcast • April 22nd, 2011
The Apparatus Architects: New Vehicles Unveiled at Firehouse World

Tom Shand hosts this month's podcast alone as colleague Mike Wilbur is off in the Pacific at a training program. He talks about the new fire apparatus that were on display at Firehouse World in California last week. He takes listeners on a virtual...

Podcast • March 11th, 2011
Apparatus Architects: Engineering Meetings Tips & Tool Mounting

Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss the importance of equipment layout in specing and share critical tips preparing for an engineering conference. The two review several recent accidents involving fire apparatus, including a lawsuit filed by a...

Podcast • February 1st, 2011
The Apparatus Architects: Body Construction & Design

Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur look talk with veteran apparatus builder and design Keith Purdy about body construction this month. Purdy is President of Plastisol North America and former regional manager with American LaFrance and Saulsbury Fire...

Podcast • December 15th, 2010
The Apparatus Architects: Competitive Bids & Winterizing Apparatus

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur start off the podcast with look at winterizing fire apparatus. They discuss the use of snow and ice chains and how to properly bed an aerial ladder when it's covered in ice. They move to an in-depth...

Podcast • November 17th, 2010
The Apparatus Architects: Determining Horizontal Reach for Aerial Ladders

Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur focus on several news items to start of this month's podcast. They look at an incident where a firefighter fell from a moving apparatus, and two crashes that involved civilian fatalities. A discussion is also...

Podcast • October 20th, 2010
The Apparatus Architects: 2010 Manufacturers Roundtable at Firehouse Expo

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur held the fourth annual Apparatus Manufacturers Roundtable at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore. This allows a unique opportunity for manufacturers to sit down and talk about the state of the industry...

Podcast • September 7th, 2010

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