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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 24 MIN

Powering Progress: Solar and Idle Solutions for Fire Trucks with Danny Graham

from Rig Recon Live · host Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS & Industrial

In this episode of Rig Recon Live, hosts Bruce Quick and Jason Witmier are joined by Danny Graham, Director of Sales at Kussmaul Electronics. They delve into the innovations Kussmaul is bringing to the fire and emergency services industry, including battery chargers, auto ejects, and idle mitigation systems. Danny explains the differences between IRS and IMS, how idle mitigation can prolong vehicle life and enhance safety, and the benefits of solar power charging systems. The episode also highlights important tips for buying new trucks and retrofitting existing ones, emphasizing Kussmaul's commitment to improving fire apparatus technology. Don't miss out on this informative discussion and make sure to follow Rig Recon on social media and visit their website for more content.Chapter Markers:00:00 Introduction and Social Media Plugs00:55 Guest Introduction: Danny Graham01:13 Danny's Career Journey03:02 Kussmaul's Product Overview03:52 Idle Mitigation Systems Explained05:51 Importance of Idle Mitigation10:19 Specifying and Retrofitting Idle Mitigation Systems14:38 Solar Power Charging Techniques18:10 Parasitic Loads and Battery Maintenance22:12 Upcoming Innovations and FDIC23:27 Conclusion and Final RemarksVisit - https://rigrecon.com/Send us Fan Mail

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In this episode of Rig Recon Live, hosts Bruce Quick and Jason Witmier are joined by Danny Graham, Director of Sales at Kussmaul Electronics. They delve into the innovations Kussmaul is bringing to the fire and emergency services industry, including battery chargers, auto ejects, and idle mitigation systems. Danny explains the differences between IRS and IMS, how idle mitigation can prolong vehicle life and enhance safety, and the benefits of solar power charging systems. The episode also hig...

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