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 Salmi of Crimson Fire
- Mike DuFrane of Pierce
The panel shares several ideas on how departments looking to purchase a new pumper can reduce the costs.
Tom and Mike ask how the group how they handle customer requests to waive specific NFPA 1901 requirements, such as vehicle top speed limitations or warning light certifications.
Listen as the group discusses new technology that is being unveiled for future apparatus purchases and the anticipated impact on future NFPA 1901 Standards and EPA regulations as they are introduced.
About the Author
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.
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.