Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
The latest news, trends, and real-world insight on fire apparatus and emergency equipment. From new apparatus and technology to purchasing decisions and what works on the fireground, this podcast brings you the people, products, and ideas shaping the modern fire service. From Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.
Episodes
Modern fire departments face massive challenges. Chris Mc Loone explores the importance of EVTs, how manufacturers are working to bring lead times down while offering options to get fire departments their rigs faster and how technology is playing a role in fleet maintenance.
He highlights historical resilience—such as FDNY mechanics piecing together damaged rigs to maintain city coverage after 9/11—and modern solutions, ...
In this episode Chris McLoone and Ricky Riley lay out practical, frontline advice for fire departments to work smarter with apparatus manufacturers. They cover the true cost and operational impact of late change orders, when dealer vs OEM work makes sense, setting expectations early, building a contingency “bank” into your budget, and sticking to proven specs when speed matters. They also discuss the salesperson’s...
The latest episode of the Moving Water podcast tackles persistent misconceptions surrounding relay pumping. Hosts Chris McLoone, Andy Soccodato, and Bill Adkins challenge the common myth that relay operations are strictly meant for rural departments or extreme long-distance lays. Instead, they reframe relay pumping as an adaptable solution for overcoming friction loss and elevation changes, even during short-distance lays or urban ...
With apparatus lead times still long, fire departments face two practical options: change a vehicle’s mission or rehab/refurb an existing unit. This episode walks through the operational, training, weight, and budget considerations every chief, mechanic, and fleet manager needs to weigh. Learn how to evaluate an apparatus (NFPA 1910 inspections, frames, pumps, engines, transmissions, fluid analysis, aerial and pump tests), es...
In this Talking Trucks episode, Chris McLoone and Ricky Riley walk through practical choices departments face when specifying aerial apparatus. They cover legacy hydraulic controls vs. electronic/multiplexed systems (and tip-mounted controls), prepiped waterways vs. removable/electric nozzles, jack styles and spread, tip-load tradeoffs, weight/axle impacts, and the training and staffing consequences that follow each choice. Ricky s...
Hi‑Viz Lighting CEO Sam Massa lays out a developing supply‑chain dispute with a large supplier (Amotiv) that could affect delivery of lighting used by North American fire apparatus manufacturers.
For more information and updates, visit https://fightforamericaslight.com/.
For decades, helmets were evaluated primarily on protection. Today, departments should also evaluate balance, stability, cleanability, fit range, and operational performance.
For more information, visit www.bullard.com.
Discover what sets the Fouts Fire rescue line apart in today's fire apparatus market. In this episode, we discuss how Fouts Fire is helping departments get the rescue trucks they need faster without compromising quality, customization, or service. Learn about our approach to manufacturing, the features that matter most to first responders, and why more departments are choosing Fouts Fire for their next rescue.
Electric vehicles can appear completely silent and inactive while still being capable of movement. For firefighters operating around a damaged EV, that uncertainty creates a significant safety challenge.
In this episode, Midtronics EV Safety expert Joshua Linton joins Brett Bigger of Noble IQ, a former firefighter, to discuss the unique challenges first responders face at EV incidents. They explore why verifying a vehicle's mobilit...
This episode of Moving Water covers the nuts and bolts of optimizing fill and dump site efficiency.
One takeaway: don’t wait for ideal conditions or perfect resources to get started. Begin with small, workable components—perhaps a single dump tank paired with one pumper—and add backup and redundancy progressively. This approach keeps your operation agile, prevents overwhelming personnel and apparatus, and ensures ...
This month's episode of The Apparatus Workshop covers apparatus inspections. Given the length of time fire apparatus remain in service today, documented inspections of the rigs are critical. Establishing robust policies backed by consistent documentation, demanding thorough final inspections and realistic pump and hose testing, and investing in specialized aerial device inspections are not merely procedural—they save lives an...
What sets the Fire Apparatus Design Symposium apart from other fire service conferences and trade shows is its focus on deep education and open dialogue with industry experts. Unlike typical trade shows that primarily emphasize product sales, the Fire Apparatus Design Symposium dives into technical and practical aspects of apparatus design, helping attendees navigate complexities like engine changes, suspension systems, and updated...
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ferrara, founder of US Fire Pump, to discuss how the company has evolved far beyond manufacturing fire pumps into becoming a global leader in industrial firefighting solutions. From engineering some of the world’s largest mobile fire pumps to deploying industrial firefighting teams capable of flowing tens of thousands of gallons per minute, US Fire Pump is redefining emergency response ...
Chris Mc Loone and Halen Kirby, Whelen's European regional sales manager, discuss the nuanced differences between North American and European fire apparatus, how certification standards and operational requirements influence vehicle lighting designs across continents, and how things like V2V and DVI are influencing the European market.
In this episode of Moving Water, Chris Mc Loone, Andy Soccodato, and Bill Adkins go back to back to the basics of moving water. Is there really that big a difference between 4 inch and 5 inch hose? Booster backup opinion? How do you make sure you "have enough water" for what you're trying to do? Check in on the discussion in this month's episode of Moving Water.
In this episode of The Apparatus Workshop, Lieutenant Matt Cardozo (PGFD) joins Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch to cover engine specifications from the nozzle all the way back to the pump. The discussion covers nozzle tips, hose sizing, pump considerations, and the balance between volume and maneuverability on the fireground.
Chris Mc Loone sits down with Chief Les Stephens of the San Marcos (TX) Fire Department to discuss Blocker 4, the department's repurposed fire apparatus specifically for blocking the road at roadway incidents. While many departments choose to go with pumpers, San Marcos decided to repurpose an aerial truck, which is staffed 24/7.
In this episode of Moving Water, Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins share there experiences teaching a HOT class at FDIC International. They learned quickly that flexibility was key, and lessons learned include those from the attendees themselves.
Derek Zaremba, fire and EMS account manager, Whelen, joined Chris Mc Loone in this recent Podcast episode to discuss aspects of scene and warning lighting for fire apparatus.
The discussion starts around the concept of dynamic variable intensity (DVI), which is a lighting pattern designed to adjust the flash intensity and rate depending on the situation. Zaremba explains that how DVI uses a smooth ramp-up and ramp-down flash patter...
In this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast, Editor in Chief Chris Mc Loone discusses what he learned about the impact of 2027 engines on apparatus design, stock rigs, and how AI is starting to be used in the fire service to help with generating reports.
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