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  • The Apparatus Architect: Part 5
    The Apparatus Architect: Part 5

    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss the process of gathering technical information to create the apparatus specifications.

    Article • May 1st, 2001

  • The Apparatus Architect: Part 4
    The Apparatus Architect: Part 4

    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss ways in which an apparatus committee can successfully conduct meetings with vendors.

    Article • February 1st, 2001

  • The Apparatus Architect - Part 4

    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss ways in which an apparatus committee can successfully conduct meetings with vendors.

    Article • January 31st, 2001

  • Positioning Aerial Apparatus On The Fire Scene - Part 2

    Michael A. Wieder offers guidelines on the proper fireground placement of aerial apparatus, focusing on the tactical considerations of the incident.

    Article • December 31st, 2000

  • Aerial Apparatus Fireground Operations
    Aerial Apparatus Fireground Operations

    Session Reference: 1 Topic: Aerial Apparatus Fireground Operations Time Required: 3 References:    • Truck Company Fireground Operations, Second Edition, Chapters 2, 8, And 11    • Essentials Of Fire Fighting, Third...

    Article • November 1st, 2000

  • The Apparatus Architect: Part 3
    The Apparatus Architect: Part 3

    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss how an apparatus committee should gather information and specifications for new apparatus.

    Article • November 1st, 2000

  • Accident Scene Safety: Case Studies From The Field

    Recently in Emergency Vehicle Operations columns, we completed a series of reports on apparatus rollovers. As with apparatus rollovers, operations along the nation's highways kill and injure a high percentage of firefighters each year. With that...

    Article • October 31st, 2000

  • Preventing Apparatus Rollover Fatalities & Injuries: Protecting Our Own

    In this column, the last installment of a three-part series on apparatus rollovers, we will examine life-saving measures your department can take to avert a catastrophe. Photo Courtesy of the Phoenix Fire Department The back end of...

    Article • October 1st, 2000

  • Emergency Vehicle Ops: Pumps Refresher - Relay Operations
    Emergency Vehicle Ops: Pumps Refresher - Relay Operations

    Session Reference: 1 Time Required: 3 Hours Materials:    • Three Fully Equipped Pumpers    • Portable Master Stream Device    • Pitot Gauge References:    • Pump Operator Student Manual, Maryland...

    Article • October 1st, 2000

  • The Apparatus Architect: Part 2
    The Apparatus Architect: Part 2

    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss the makeup of an apparatus purchasing committee and how it can work to acquire apparatus meeting its department's requirements.

    Article • October 1st, 2000

  • Preventing Apparatus Rollover Fatalities And Injuries

    The July Emergency Vehicle Operations column listed seven apparatus rollover case studies. This month we will examine the lessons learned through those case studies. The first common factor, the one that causes a majority of apparatus rollovers...

    Article • September 1st, 2000

  • The Apparatus Architect: Part 1
    The Apparatus Architect: Part 1

    Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur introduce a series of articles that will enhance a fire department's ability to obtain properly designed and functional apparatus.

    Article • September 1st, 2000

  • Apparatus Rollovers: Some Case Studies

    No person involved with the fire service will argue the pain, heartbreak and sheer helplessness one feels when viewing the aftermath of an apparatus rollover. I will never forget my first time. It was on March 29, 1980, only 12 miles from my home...

    Article • July 1st, 2000

  • On-The-Road Firefighter Deaths: The Carnage Continues

    The year 1999 continued the trend of too many of the nation’s firefighters dying in the line of duty responding to and returning from alarms.

    Article • May 1st, 2000

  • The Future of Apparatus - Part 2

    Will aerial devices continue to get larger and reach greater heights? Ferrara: As modern buildings increase in size, the need for aerial units to reach greater heights will be required. Crash Rescue: There may be some more specialized...

    Article • January 31st, 2000

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