In the Field with Andy Plofkin: Education, Innovation, and Fire Service Solutions

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 Shoutout01:36 Meet the Guest: Andy Plotkin01:54 Andy Plotkin's Fire Service Journey02:55 Defining Moments in Andy's Career04:17 Elkhart Brass and Field Team Overview05:30 Regional Managers and Their Roles06:38 Equipment and Capabilities of the Field Team16:46 Know Your Flow: Importance and Execution24:55 Understanding Hose Pressure and Performance25:38 LED Lighting Upgrades for Aging Rigs32:31 Maintenance Tips for Roll-Up Doors37:01 Foam System Maintenance and Sizing42:12 Success Stories and Final ThoughtsMore - https://rigrecon.com/podcast/Send us Fan Mail