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.
Looking ahead at 2012, they urge apparatus committees and chief officers to have their ducks in a row for future purchases and maintenace planning.
The Apparatus Architects talk about their observations over the last year on various means to maximize the safety of your vehicles, from response to maintence, without breaking the bank.
As they wrap up the podcast, the veteran apparatus operators share tips to boost winter safety with emergency vehicles.
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.