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.

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 185 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, a business show with 185 episodes published.

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  Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment

  Commentary: The Importance of EVTs, Manufacturer Initiatives, and Fleet Technology

  Sep 21, 202625 min

  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, like regional EVT networking and mobile repair units used during California wildfires. On the manufacturing front, companies are investing hundreds of millions into plant expansions, automated processes, and stock programs to shave months off delivery schedules. Looking ahead to upcoming technology shifts, McLoone examines how predictive maintenance tools, connected vehicle diagnostics, and data collection are transforming fleet management.

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  Talking Trucks — Maintaining Your Manufacturer's Sanity

  Sep 14, 202637 min

  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 role as advocate and demo vs. custom builds.

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  Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment

  Debunking Relay Pumping Myths

  Sep 11, 202641 min

  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 booster-backup operations. The hosts analyze common operational challenges, such as communication gaps, over-pressurizing attack engines, and using relay valves versus direct engine hookups. They also address how water supply officers streamline command and optimize fire flows. Packed with practical field insights and real-world anecdotes, this discussion offers actionable advice for pump operators working in any fire service environment.

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  The Apparatus Workshop: Change the Mission or Refurbish?

  Sep 2, 202655 min

  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), estimate realistic timelines and costs (typical refurb ranges and potential hidden repairs), and avoid common pitfalls like obsolete parts, inadequate shop capacity, or “go-away” pricing. We cover mission-driven choices—rescue-engine vs engine-rescue, ground ladder needs, and mutual-aid coordination—and the personnel and training impacts of adding equipment. Practical alternatives include buying used apparatus to trial a new mission or remounting ambulances. Emphasis returns to routine preventive maintenance and accurate weight/carrying-capacity analysis as the best way to extend service life. Actionable guidance to help you make informed, fiscally responsible apparatus decisions confidently today.

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  Episode #181

  Talking Trucks: Aerial Options

  Aug 25, 202648 min

  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 stresses on-site familiarization, asking manufacturers for weight and turning-radius data, and planning for the long service life of ladders.

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