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In this episode of Rig Recon Live, Bruce Quick and Jason Witmier host Andy Plofkin, Director of North American Regional Sales at Elkhart Brass, to delve into the extensive experience and services offered by the FEI team. Andy shares insights from his 42 years in the fire service and discusses the critical aspects of fire apparatus maintenance, including Know Your Flow classes, LED lighting upgrades, and roll-up door troubleshooting. This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to upgrade or maintain their fire service equipment. Follow us on social media @RigRecon, and visit rigrecon.com for all the latest apparatus information.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction and Social Media Shoutout
01:36 Meet the Guest: Andy Plotkin
01:54 Andy Plotkin's Fire Service Journey
02:55 Defining Moments in Andy's Career
04:17 Elkhart Brass and Field Team Overview
05:30 Regional Managers and Their Roles
06:38 Equipment and Capabilities of the Field Team
16:46 Know Your Flow: Importance and Execution
24:55 Understanding Hose Pressure and Performance
25:38 LED Lighting Upgrades for Aging Rigs
32:31 Maintenance Tips for Roll-Up Doors
37:01 Foam System Maintenance and Sizing
42:12 Success Stories and Final Thoughts
More - https://rigrecon.com/podcast/
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By Elkhart Brass, FRC, FoamPro, ROMIn this episode of Rig Recon Live, Bruce Quick and Jason Witmier host Andy Plofkin, Director of North American Regional Sales at Elkhart Brass, to delve into the extensive experience and services offered by the FEI team. Andy shares insights from his 42 years in the fire service and discusses the critical aspects of fire apparatus maintenance, including Know Your Flow classes, LED lighting upgrades, and roll-up door troubleshooting. This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to upgrade or maintain their fire service equipment. Follow us on social media @RigRecon, and visit rigrecon.com for all the latest apparatus information.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction and Social Media Shoutout
01:36 Meet the Guest: Andy Plotkin
01:54 Andy Plotkin's Fire Service Journey
02:55 Defining Moments in Andy's Career
04:17 Elkhart Brass and Field Team Overview
05:30 Regional Managers and Their Roles
06:38 Equipment and Capabilities of the Field Team
16:46 Know Your Flow: Importance and Execution
24:55 Understanding Hose Pressure and Performance
25:38 LED Lighting Upgrades for Aging Rigs
32:31 Maintenance Tips for Roll-Up Doors
37:01 Foam System Maintenance and Sizing
42:12 Success Stories and Final Thoughts
More - https://rigrecon.com/podcast/
Send us a text