The Apparatus Architects: 2009 Manufacturers Roundtable at Firehouse Expo
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur held the third annual Apparatus Manufacturers Roundtable at the Firehouse Expo last month in Baltimore.
Panelists and guests include:
- Jim Featherstone, Singer Associates/Pierce
- Sean Duffy, Rosenbauer America
- Jim Salmi, Crimson Fire
- Jason Witmier, KME
Listen as the manufacturers discuss the challenges brought on by the latest NFPA 1901 standard for fire apparatus, including vehicle weight, maximum speed and a variety of safety features. They share some of the feedback from customers and share their experiences based on the design process.
The panel explores the impact of future apparatus design and cost based on the stringent 2010 EPA engine emission standards that take effects in just a short time.
This podcast was recorded at Firehouse Expo in July.
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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.