The Apparatus Architects focus on the new apparatus and innovations found at FDIC in April.
The main focus of the show included several "Green" fire apparatus. From new ARFF vehicles to pumper and ladder truck innovations, Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about the details of a wide-variety of new and updated rigs found at the show.
Mike and Tom review two apparatus crash reports that came out in recent weeks. The Boston ladder truck crash claimed the life of Lt. Kevin Kelley and the Houston crash took the life of a bicylicts.
Listen as they discuss some of the issues that emergency vehicles face based on the updated engine emissions standards.
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Note: Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur will be presenting education sessions at Firehouse Expo in July, including a track of programs dedicated for emergency vehicle mechanics.
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.