The Apparatus Architects: Operating in Cold Weather
Dec. 28, 2008
This edition of the Apparatus Architects focuses on cold weather operations for emergency vehicles. As an unusually strong winter has been hitting all parts of the county, every emergency vehicle operator and officer should tune in to this podcast to operate more efficiently in extremely cold weather. Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur also also offer an update on the firefighter seat belt study, which has an exciting next couple of months. Please send any comments, suggestions or questions for the Apparatus Architects to: [email protected].Related Links• EmergencyVehicleResponse.comSponsored By:
About the Author
Tom Shand
TOM SHAND, who is a Firehouse contributing editor, is a 36-year veteran of the fire service. He works with Michael Wilbur at Emergency Vehicle Response, consulting on a variety of fire apparatus and fire department master-planning issues. Shand is a member of the Firehouse Hall of Fame.
Michael Wilbur
MICHAEL WILBUR, who is a Firehouse contributing editor, retired as a lieutenant in FDNY, where he was last assigned to Ladder Company 27 in the Bronx. He has served on FDNY's Apparatus Purchasing Committee and consults on a variety of apparatus-related issues around the country. Wilbur is a member of the Firehouse Hall of Fame. For further information, access his website at www.emergencyvehicleresponse.com.
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