The Apparatus Architects: Managing the Syracuse Fire Department Fleet
Sept. 12, 2008
On this segment of the Apparatus Architects, hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk with Capt. Dave Ogden of the Syracuse, NY, Fire Department. The veteran firefighter is now supervising the department's shops. Capt. Ogden talks about the maintenance of his department's fleet. You will also hear about some of the hot issues that include budget cuts, rising fuel costs and more. The Syracuse Fire Department has been known to have innovative apparatus during it's history and they currently operate two piece engine companies. Hear why each engine is equipped with a 50 or 55-foot water tower. Meanwhile, the mini pumper fleet has changed several times. Capt. Ogden fills us in on the current design and response policies. Please send any suggestions, questions or comments, to: [email protected].Related Links• Emergency Vehicle Response• Syracuse Fire DepartmentSponsored By:
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.
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