Apparatus Architects: Roundup of New Rigs, Innovations at FDIC
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur focus on the new fire apparatus and innovations found on the exhibit floor at FDIC.
The two take listeners on a virtual working tour of the floor and go booth-by-booth to detail the latest apparatus models, updates and innovations found at this event. The Apparatus Architects share their favorite sights and talk about the major impact on firefighter safety and response safety.
They discuss the recent court decision that a Connecticut widow was not allowed to sue firefighters involved in a fire truck versus fire truck collsion. Also learn more about the Texas firefighter's who were suspended for not wearing a seatbelt after their rig was involved in a crash.
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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.