Special Delivery Extra: East Litchfield (CT) Pumper
Chris Mc Loone talks to the manufacturer, dealer, and chief of department, who needed to design a rig to fit a 1949 fire station with a challenging angle of approach.
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Podcast: Inside Lighting and Electric Valves
In this week's episode, Chris Mc Loone and Jason Witmier, of Safe Fleet, break down lighting specs and electric valves.
Talking Trucks with Ricky Riley
Ricky Riley joins Chris Mc Loone to discuss labor challenges for fleet managers, fleet standardization, and more.
Podcast: Inside Spencer Manufacturing
Chris Mc Loone visits with Ben Bregg, sales engineer with Spencer Manufacturing, to discuss the company's history and more.
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Rescue Tool Selection’s Impact on Rig Design
Weight, compartmentation, electric to each compartment--all these things and more are impacted by the types of rescue tools available for you to spec out on your new rescue truck.
Talking Trucks with Chief Ricky Riley
Highway accidents, apparatus crashes, VDRs, and more in this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast with Chris Mc Loone and Chief Ricky Riley.
Current Fire Station Design Trends
Fire station design is constantly evolving. Don't miss this Podcast episode covering current design trends you need to consider as you start work on your next fire station.
More Good News from D.C. — But We’re Not Done Yet
Good news from Washington, D.C. but the fire service still has some work to do. Also, what gear does your department require it's apparatus operators to wear when driving to a call?
Talking Trucks: Preengineering Rigs More Important Than Ever
Ensuring you have your rig squared away BEFORE the engineering meeting is critical these days for a variety of reasons.
Commentary: Good News from Washington, D.C.
Join Chris Mc Loone as he discusses the AFG and SAFER reauthorization, discipline in apparatus purchasing, and the upcoming July 4 holiday.
Building An All Electric Fire Station
Charlotte (NC) Fire Department Deputy Chief Jerry Winkles discusses the fire department's upcoming all-electric firehouse and more.
EVT Talk with Greg Moore
Moore cites areas he has seen such investment pay off, and also discusses how to educate department brass about the complexity of today's rigs.