Firehouse Apparatus eNL - Mar 14th, 2023
 
 
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March 14, 2023

At Firehouse Expo 2023, Brian Gettemeier's "Apparatus Operators Role in a Safe & Efficient Fireground" will focus on why training for the driver operator needs to go beyond just pumping and driving. Gettemeier explains how the driver operator can be used as a vital safety and efficient link for the initial-arriving companies. 

Firehouse Expo 2023 will be held Sept. 25-29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Register now!

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FEATURES
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur provide valuable tips to department apparatus committees for countering an apparatus manufacturing sector that's changing seemingly daily.
Patrick Stone provides the perfect guide for departments lock in on how they want to remove vehicle exhaust from their apparatus bay.
The use of UTV-based fire apparatus has grown exponentially as the vehicles become more robust and users realize their versatility.
Allen Baldwin explains how to overcome replacement challenges with a fleet management program, alternative funding, and adequate insurance.
APPARATUS SHOWCASE
Rigs featured this week include a Type 5 wildland unit, custom pumpers, a tower ladder and rear-mount aerial ladder.
This week we feature a 4x4 ARFF rig, wildland unit, grey over read pumper, a highly customized heavy rescue and a tanker.
APPARATUS NEWS
Ambulances in the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services are getting new stretchers and stair chairs in a $2.4 million technological upgrade.
Norwalk Fire Chief Gino Gatto said the money will allow the purchase of two engines.
A firefighter with St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #7 had to be extricated from the rig.