Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment

When it comes to purchasing in 2025, there are a few things to keep in mind especially starting early and being patient. Apparatus crashes continued to be prevalent during 2024, but of particular concern were the number of apparatus vs. apparatus crashes. Finally, don't forget the trades in 2025.

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Andy Biron, frequent contributor to The Rig (www.rigspot.com), joins Chris Mc Loone to talk about pump maintenance from the perspective of the EVT and makes recommendations for what end users can do to keep their rigs out of the shop with pump issues as well as PM fire departments can and should perform and more.

Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins take a look back at various training evolutions from 2024 through numerous photos and share teaching points from each one.

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In Part 1 of this deep dive into Tiller Trucks, Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch speak with Chief AJ McCarthy, Longwood (PA) Fire Company and Assistant Chief AJ McCarthy, Arlington County (VA) Fire Department, about the how's and why's involved with getting a tiller truck into your station and navigating one through your first due.

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As it turns out, the topic of blacked-out rigs can often become as emotional as rear- or mid-mount aerials or smooth bore vs. combination fog nozzles. Rest assured, our panel of Ricky Riley, Nick Wilbur, and Robert Tutterow stay calm as they discuss this trend.

Just a few words on the domino effect that can occur based on a single decision you make on your next rig that you might not have been aware about.  There are tradeoffs, as we've mentioned before, but you can also set off a chain reaction with decisions you make for the rig that could ultimately impact the price of your new fire apparatus. Also on this episode is what I'm thankful for down at the firehouse.

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There's been a lot going on at Snap-tite Hose recently that you might not know about. Join Chris Mc Loone and Jim Novinsky, CEO, Snap-tite Hose, to learn more about the company's new leadership and culture, new business development and the how positive changes have affected the future of the business.

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Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch welcome Tom Shand back to The Apparatus Workshop to discuss the final inspection process and what fire departments need to know about their new rigs before they place them in service.

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Chris Mc Loone and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Advisor Chris Daly discuss the importance of properly maintaining the tires that carry you and your crews to emergency incidents and cover some ways to maintain control of a vehicle in case a tire blowout occurs while responding.

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Having covered fill sites, Bill Adkins and Andy Soccodato join Chris Mc Loone to discuss how to set up efficient dump sites, what types of rigs are most appropriate for functioning at dump sites, essential equipment and more.

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