Purchasing modular fire apparatus allows fire departments to acquire new fire apparatus quicker and often at a lower cost than taking the custom route. In this Podcast episode, Deputy Chief Adam Chiles, White Cloud (MI) Area Fire-Rescue; Chief Dan Munsey, San Bernadino (CA) County Fire; and Chief of Training William Andrews, Chattanooga (TN) Fire Department share their recent experiences purchasing stock rigs for their departments.

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Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley have talked about how to navigate the current apparatus purchasing environment, how to spec rigs, etc. But in this episode, they discuss what's on their wishlists for fire apparatus.

This episode of Moving Water covers cold weather challenges that require foresight, solid apparatus design, and deliberate training. Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins make it clear that keeping water moving, protecting vulnerable components, and understanding vehicle mobility in winter conditions are the pillars of reliable firefighting when temperatures drop below freezing.

In this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast, Chris Mc Loone sits down with John Sestrom, product manager at Whelen Engineering, to discuss getting more value out of the lighting you spec on your apparatus, how to measure visibility and what measurements really matter, and what Whelen is doing to address challenges that exist with “white lighting” for fire trucks. They’ll touch on how to put light where it matters and what departments should look for when selecting lights for their next rigs. Learn about how determining the application for the light actually drives lighting selection.

From oversized pumps and foam capacity to aerial waterway innovations and collaborative mutual aid, industrial rigs represent a specialized firefighting approach tailored to high-hazard, large-scale incidents. Municipal departments that coexist with industrial targets can benefit immensely by understanding these capabilities and limitations. 

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Firefighting foam technology represents a key element of the evolving fire service toolkit—one poised for broader integration in coming years. Modern fluorine-free foams address critical environmental concerns while maintaining or even improving firefighting effectiveness. Their deployment promises not only tactical advantages on the fireground but greater protection of property and community health. Join Chris Mc Loone and Kurt Becker, chief operating officer, Solberg, the firefighting foam division of Perimeter Solutions, as they discuss firefighting foam technology, foam’s advantages for structural firefighting, and resources at Perimeter Solutions learn about foam.

This episode of the Apparatus Workshop serves as a primer on fire apparatus compartments. Whether building a new rescue engine, aerial, or squad, understanding compartment dimensions, equipment needs, and collaboration with stakeholders is critical to creating a functional and durable fire apparatus that serve the department well for years to come.

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Antique rig and vintage fire station preservation collide in this episode of Talking Trucks with Chris Mc Loone, Ricky Riley, and Firefighter Jason Lloyd as they explore Harrisburg's (PA) Allison Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2 and its B-Model Mack tractor-drawn aerial.

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