The Apparatus Architects: Wildland Rig Manufacturers Roundtable
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur held a roundtable discussion with several wildland firefighting vehicle manufacturers at the Firehouse World last month in San Diego.
Panelists include: Jeff Ramey from Boise Mobile Equipment (BME), Rich Demski and Mike Swietzer from Pierce, Doug Feldman from Rosenbauer America and Wayne Kindred from West-Mark Fire Apparatus.
Listen as the manufacturers talk about the wide range of wildland apparatus and the different markets between municipal, military and special agency units.
The panel explores the impact of the current economy on new vehicles being built and also the 2010 EPA emissions changes. They also talk about the different components that create a comprehensive wildland wildland rig.
This podcast was recorded at Firehouse World in March.
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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.