We will be talking about "Arriving Alive" and the importance of developing, implementing and enforcing a well-designed emergency vehicle operations program in our volunteer fire departments. 

 

Our guest will be Michael Wilbur. He is nationally recognized professional when it comes to emergency vehicle operations, apparatus placement, purchasing.

Volunteer firefighter for over 40 years

32 year career in FDNY – retired as Lieutenant in 2013 (Ladder 27 in Bronx)

Served on FDNY apparatus purchasing committee,

Contributing editor for Firehouse magazine and Fire Apparatus Journal; has served on the United States Fire Administrations committee’s on Safe Operation of Fire Tankers and Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative.

CEO of Emergency Vehicle Response - a company dedicated to assisting fire departments and firefighters with their driver training programs

Web site: Emergency Vehicle Response.com

Great web site. Tons of information. Articles on Engine operations, ladder truck operations, apparatus accident reports, all the recent apparatus accidents, close calls,  lessons learned, and other pertinent information regarding emergency vehicle operations