Apparatus Architects: NFPA 1901 Updates & Vehicle Weights

July 7, 2015
Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur discuss Interschutz, NFPA 1901 and vehicle and equipment weight.

Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur share how apparatus design and vehicle and equipment weight are similar to planning out your weekly shopping list.  

Wilbur discusses his journey to Germany for the Iinterschutz fire service trade show. He explains how the Frankfurt Fire Department, where he stayed for several days, operates and how they've been adding new stations recently. Wilbur continues with highlights of the show, including European fire apparatus design features.

Wilbur also talks about the recent NFPA meeting where a committee met to discuss the research he's been conducting with J. Gordon Routley on firefighter seatbelts. Find out what's happening.

Shand closes out the podcast with a discussion on the importance of a tools and equipment list. Hear why the gear list is similar to your weekly grocery store trip list. 

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