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 angles of approach and departure. They also discuss how customization […]

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A tractor-trailer T-boned a Perry Area (MI) Fire Department apparatus that was blocking the freeway. The semi had slowed sufficiently before impact, resulting in only minor damage to the rig. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.

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A tractor-trailer T-boned a Perry Area (MI) Fire Department apparatus that was blocking the freeway. The semi had slowed sufficiently before impact, resulting in only minor damage to the rig. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.

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While the use of e-bikes in the delivery of fire and EMS services is not going to replace traditional apparatus response, there are many scenarios in which e-bikes can be great resources for fire departments throughout North America.

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