It is not hard to understand the principle of taking ownership, “take care of the rig as though it were yours.” The practice, however, requires a detailed and nuanced approach. Let’s start with the basics.
One of the most difficult and often debated decisions is whether to continue repairing aging fire apparatus or to invest in replacements.
I once had a conversation with a friend of mine who is a fleet technician. He described how he was called into his boss’s office to be asked why the fleet drivers were afraid of him. This was, I suspect, in the mind of his boss going to result in some degree of reprimand for this situation.
When rebuilding a pump, deciding what to replace versus reuse is a common question. Fortunately, the process is straightforward: break the pump into individual components and evaluate each piece one at a time.
Chris Mc Loone sits down with Kevin Roberts to discuss the evolving landscape of emergency vehicle technician (EVT) training, the critical role of hands-on gatherings, and the cautious but practical integration of AI in education.
They are never not working. They are solving problems for techs back home no matter where they are.
Griffin challenged attendees to do the right things the right way for the right reasons and to always want to be the best.
Besides the EVT test preparation classes, the conference features supplier-lead classes that focus on specific apparatus components, as well as more advanced classes, many of which are hands-on.
Warning, this article is about risk. If you live in an echo chamber, you may think you are safe due to your behavior. If you wish to maintain that mindset, look away … now.
Cutting corners or choosing an unqualified body shop can result in delayed response times, compromised safety, and increased long-term costs.
On this episode of Talking Trucks, Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley discuss maintenance considerations for the design process.
One of the goals in our industry is to minimize risk while still performing our duties. Don’t think that risk can be avoided. That is not an option. The only option is to exchange one risk for another.
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