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Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
by 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, fleet operations, and what works on the fireground, this podcast brings you the people, products, and ideas shaping the modern fire service. Stay up to date between episodes. Sign up for the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment email newsletter for the latest apparatus news, product updates, and industry coverage delivered to your inbox: https://ow.ly/rvuR50ZTkgi
Episodes
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Be a Partner, Not a Customer: Fire Service Funding and Industry Relationships
Fire departments need strong relationships with both elected officials and equipment manufacturers to protect funding, make informed purchasing decisions, and meet operational needs. Chris Mc Loone shares key takeaways from the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA)...
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Fire Apparatus Market Update 2026: Lead Times, Truck Orders & EPA 2027 Engine Changes
As fire apparatus manufacturers continue reducing backlogs, departments are beginning to see shorter lead times and more delivery capacity across the industry. In this episode of the FAMA Forum, FAMA President Jason Witmier and Marketing Committee Co-Chair Adam Graves join Fire Apparatus &...
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Commentary: The Importance of EVTs, Manufacturer Initiatives, and Fleet Technology
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...
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Talking Trucks — Maintaining Your Manufacturer's Sanity
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...
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Debunking Relay Pumping Myths
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...
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The Apparatus Workshop: Change the Mission or Refurbish?
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…
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Talking Trucks: Aerial Options
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…
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HiViz CEO Sam Massa Provides Supplier Update
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/.
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Beyond Protection: What Firefighters Should Demand from Today's Helmet Designs
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.
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From Uncertainty to Action: A New Tool for EV Rescue Operations
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...
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More Than Pumps: The US Fire Pump Difference
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...
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The Apparatus Workshop: Engine Specs from Nozzle to Pump
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...
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FDIC: Learning Continues on the Show Floor
In this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast, Chris Mc Loone discusses how FDIC education continues after the last classroom light is shut off and discusses some best practices for navigating the trade show floor. Brought to you by our friends at TheFireStore.com.
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The Apparatus Workshop: NFPA 1900
In this Episode of The Apparatus Workshop, Deputy Chief Zach Smith with the Syracuse (NY) Fire Department joins Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch to review NFPA 1900, the new apparatus standard that has been in effect since 2024, and with which fire apparatus coming off the line are now complying. Their...
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The Apparatus Workshop: Setting the Stage for Preengineering and Final Inspection
In this episode of the Apparatus Workshop, hosts Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch discuss setting the stage for the preengineering and the final inspection. This means requesting very specific information from your chosen manufacturer like turning radius reports as well as being very specific about...
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Stock Rigs: Insights from Three Chiefs
Purchasing modular fire apparatus allows fire departments to acquire new fire apparatus quicker and often at a lower cost than taking the custom route. In this Podcast episode, Deputy Chief Adam Chiles, White Cloud (MI) Area Fire-Rescue; Chief Dan Munsey, San Bernadino (CA) County Fire; and Chief...
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Thoughts As 2026 Gets Going
In this Podcast episode, Chris Mc Loone shares his thoughts for departments planning new fire apparatus orders during 2026. He highlights the upcoming 2027 EPA engine regulations requiring new aftertreatment systems that will affect the design of pumpers, aerials, and rescue trucks—specifically...
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Industrial Rigs: A Different Breed
From oversized pumps and foam capacity to aerial waterway innovations and collaborative mutual aid, industrial rigs represent a specialized firefighting approach tailored to high-hazard, large-scale incidents. Municipal departments that coexist with industrial targets can benefit immensely by...
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Firefighting Foam Technology and Its Advantages
Firefighting foam technology represents a key element of the evolving fire service toolkit—one poised for broader integration in coming years. Modern fluorine-free foams address critical environmental concerns while maintaining or even improving firefighting effectiveness. Their deployment…
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Caring for PPE According to NFPA 1850
In this Podcast episode, Chris Mc Loone speaks with Jesse Moy, Senior VP of Sales at Groves, Inc., discuss now NFPA 1850 is changing the way departments approach PPE cleaning and decon, how departments can design or upgrade their decon facilities, the importance of science-based decontamination...
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FAMA Forum: Fire Apparatus Design Symposium Review
In this episode of FAMA Forum, Chris Mc Loone discusses the inaugural FAMA Fire Apparatus Design Symposium with Jason Witmier, who provides the organizer's perspective, and Assistant Chief of Operations Ray Fuiten, Green Bay Metro Fire Department, who provides an attendee's perspective. Learn…
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Moving Water: 2025 in Review
In this episode, Andy Soccodato share lessons learned from their training experiences during 2025. The discussion touched numerous practical aspects of water supply, pumping operations, and apparatus setup within diverse firefighting environments. For a deep dive into water supply operations and...
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Talking Trucks: NFPA 1900 Recommended Service Life for Fire Apparatus
In this episode of Talking Trucks, Chris Mc Loone sat down with fire service veteran Ricky Riley to discuss the NFPA 1900 standard, particularly the recommendations governing fire apparatus service lives. The conversation tackled the practicality of the “15/25 year rule” — that is, retiring rigs...
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Talking Trucks: Heavy Rescues
In this episode of Talking Trucks, Chris Mc Loone sits down with Ricky Riley to break down the complexities of heavy rescue truck design. They explore fundamental decisions that fire departments face—crew cab configurations, walk-in versus walk-through bodies, and single versus tandem...
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Moving Water: Pillars of Success Fill Site Ops
Andy Soccodato and Bill Adkins join Chris Mc Loone to discuss equipment caches to ensure you have successful fill site operations. Topics range from MDH vs. LDH, assigning an engine to a fill site--even when the source is a hydrant--innovations departments should consider, and more. Brought to…
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Pump Panels--the Ins and Outs
Having a pump panel set up for efficiency goes a long way on the fireground toward resolving an incident as quickly as possible. But, as Ricky Riley discusses with Chris Mc Loone, having the prettiest pump panel around doesn't necessarily translate into that efficiency. In fact, as the discussion...
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Rescue-Pumpers: Operational and Specification Considerations
Nick Wilbur leads this Podcast covering rescue-pumpers with Win Slauch and Alex Moody. When designing and equipping a rescue-engine, don't fall into the trap of building a massive vehicle that is no longer practical for your first due. Nick, Win, and Alex cover the operational and specification...
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Talking Prince George's County (MD) Trucks with Ricky Riley
The Prince George's County (MD) Fire/EMS Department recently placed an order for four new engines and a TDA. Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley discuss the order, what's different about this one than others, some Prince George's unique features and a few rigs from Riley's past. Other Rickey Riley...
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Water Delivery: Large Handlines
Learn about what's available to fire departments today in terms of large handlines, specific applications for their use, how they impact fire apparatus design, what pump operations need to know when pumping them, and more as Jonathan Brumley joins Chris Mc Loone for this Fire Apparatus &…
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NFPA 1900—What You Need to Know About the New Apparatus Standard Part 1
What we know as NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, is being combined with other vehicle standards into one called NFPA 1900, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire Apparatus, and Automotive Ambulances. Join Chris Mc Loone and NFPA 1900...
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How Current Apparatus Purchasing Issues Impact Apparatus Fleet Maintenance
Ricky Riley, Apparatus Manager for the Prince George's County (MD) Fire and EMS Department, and Mark Aronberg, Assistant Fire Commissioner with the FDNY, join Chris Mc Loone to discuss how current apparatus purchasing issues like delivery delays are impacting fire apparatus fleet maintenance...
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Podcast: Tablet Command and How Firefighters Can Bring Their Solutions to Market
Firefighters around the world identify solutions to resolve challenges they encounter every day. Many times, these solutions are homegrown—designed and developed by firefighters. One example is Tablet Command, whose cofounder, Andy Bozzo, joins Chris Mc Loone for this Podcast episode. Andy talks...
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Navigating the Current Fire Apparatus Purchasing Environment
The fire service is experiencing unprecedented challenges when it comes to purchasing fire apparatus. Parts procurement, lead times, changing standards, and costs all impact the number of fire apparatus purchased and replacement frequency. Join Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Editor in Chief...
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The latest news, trends, and real world insight on fire apparatus and emergency equipment. From new apparatus and technology to purchasing decisions, fleet operations, and what works on the fireground, this podcast brings you the people, products, and ideas shaping the modern fire service.
Stay up to date between episodes. Sign up for the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment email newsletter for the latest apparatus news, product updates, and industry coverage delivered to your inbox: https://ow.ly/rvuR50ZTkgi
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