Apparatus

Photo by Alan Chiasson
Fire department leaders and members must reframe apparatus maintenance as a shared responsibility. Every firefighter should feel ownership of the rig. That means checking thoroughly, questioning irregularities and documenting issues clearly.
Alan Chiasson reminds fire department leadership and front-line members that firefighter safety includes attention to detail on rig maintenance.
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