Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast
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Episodes
In this episode of the Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment Podcast, Chris Mc Loone sat down with Jamie Little, director of market development at Rescue Intellitech. Their discussion covered the company’s approach to firefighter gear cleaning and decontamination, the health risks firefighters face, and the role of modern cleaning technology in reducing exposure to toxins.
While technology is critical, Little emphasized that firef...
In this episode of FEMSA Focus, David Durstine and Dave Russell, both on the joint FAMA/FEMSA Government Affairs Committee (GAC), provide an update on how the Government shutdown will impact programs like the AFG program and entities like the USFA and NFA. They both express the importance of engaging with your Congressional representatives and senators as well as provide ways firefighters can get involved and how to speak with one,...
Fire departments across the country constantly balance operational needs, community safety, and budget realities. One critical factor often influencing these decisions is the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating. This episode covers ISO criteria, its relationship with fire apparatus specifications, and practical guidance to help fire chiefs and apparatus officers make informed decisions that...
Thermal imaging technology has transformed firefighting tactics over the past decades, enhancing firefighters’ abilities to detect heat signatures invisible to the naked eye. While thermal imagers are commonly associated with search and rescue or fire attack, their role in overhaul is equally critical.
Manfred Kihn, discusses how firefighters should use thermal imagers during overhaul operations in this episode of TIC Talk.
In Inside Fire Facilities, Chris Mc Loone sits down with Zach Willard, general manager of Fire Facilities, to discuss the critical role of live fire training towers in firefighter preparedness. Fire Facilities has manufactured steel live fire training towers for over 35 years, pioneering innovations that have shaped firefighter training nationwide.
For more information, visit www.firefacilities.com.
In this episode of EVT Talk, brought to you by our friends at Rescue Intellitech, Chris Mc Loone sits down with Kevin Roberts, president of the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVTCC), at the annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC) in Lansing, Michigan, to discuss the evolving landscape of emergency vehicle technician (EVT) training, the critical role of hands-on gatherings, and the cautious but practical...
In this episode of FEMSA Focus, Chris Mc Loone speaks with extrication tool manufacturer executives Shelly Elliott, President for North America at Holmatro and Emilie Maheu, President of AMKUS. They discuss challenges for manufacturers, challenges for the fire service, and what's on the horizon for future extrication tool design.
Brought to you by our friends at Rescue Intellitech.
In the latest episode of the Moving Water podcast from Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment, Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins dive deep into the intricacies of fireground water supply, focusing on appliances, manifolds, and intake considerations.
Brought to you by our friends at Rescue Intellitech: www.rescueintellitech.com
Chris Mc Loone and FAMA Vice President Jason Witmier discuss a new fire service education event designed to help fire departments specify their fire apparatus.
The latest episode of The Apparatus Workshop, hosted by Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch, offers an in-depth look at what happens after a new fire apparatus rolls off the factory floor. While some might assume the job of a spec committee ends at delivery, this discussion reveals the complex, ongoing process involving final inspections, operational training, and maintenance planning that extends well beyond delivery day.
In this episode of TIC Talk, Chris Mc Loone and Manfred Kihn discussed a fundamental but often misunderstood aspect of firefighting technology: temperature measurement using thermal imagers. Despite advances in thermal imaging, many firefighters still grapple with correctly interpreting the information these tools provide, especially the temperature readouts that can influence critical decisions on the fireground.
On this episode of Talking Trucks, Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley discuss maintenance considerations apparatus purchasing committees should take into account during the design process, maintenance tasks that can be done at the company level, mechanic participation on the apparatus committee, and more.
This episode of our Moving Water podcast discusses ways that fire departments can take reserve pumpers and turn them into units specifically used to move high volumes of water. Of course there are caveats. Learn all about it in this month's Moving Water episode.
TIC use for size-up has changed over time as technology has evolved. Learn about specific features of today’s TICs that can make size-up more effective and efficient, how to communicate what firefighters see on the screen, and more in this episode of TIC Talk.
In this episode of FEMSA Focus, Chris Mc Loone sits down with Kevin Sofen and David Eskew to discuss how FEMSA addresses technology changes in the market, overcoming the technology gap, technologies used outside the fire service they want to see adopted here, and more.
This episode of The Apparatus Workshop features Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch discussing the myriad facets of apparatus specifying that tough on weight from the time it lands in your department, to the time it leaves, and everywhere in between.
The Idaho shootings on June 29, 2025 combined with losing a firefighter to cancer the same week might lead some to become disheartened, but the whistle still blows, and we must remember why we do what we do, especially to keep the memories of those we've lost alive.
The significance of rigorous and consistent training with thermal imagers cannot be overstated. While immersive drills involving simulated fires and technical rescues are crucial, there are numerous quick and effective training exercises that can be incorporated into the daily duties of firefighting personnel. The message is clear: fire departments do not always need elaborate setups to enhance their skills with TICs. Learn more ab...
A recent YouTube Short by Ricky Riley on Low Hosebeds got a lot of attention and more than a few comments on social media. In this episode of Talking Trucks, Ricky Riley and Chris Mc Loone address a number of the responses to this video and share insights on designing pumpers to accommodate lower hosebeds, including overall length, compartment style, and tank size/configuration considerations.
If you've had questions about NFPA 1970 and how it impacts about the PPE we wear, don't miss this Podcast with Wells Bullard (Bullard) and Bill Van Lent (Veridian) as they sit down with Chris Mc Loone about some of the changes to the standard and how they will affect our gear's construction.
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