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.
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Never Not Working, FTTC Day 2
They are never not working. They are solving problems for techs back home no matter where they are.
Griffin: Do the Right Things the Right Way for the Right Reasons
Griffin challenged attendees to do the right things the right way for the right reasons and to always want to be the best.
2025 Fire Truck Training Conference Kicks Off
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.
Real Safety vs. Liability Safety, Part 2
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.
The Critical Importance of Choosing the Right Body Shop for Fire Apparatus Repair
Cutting corners or choosing an unqualified body shop can result in delayed response times, compromised safety, and increased long-term costs.
Talking Trucks: Rig Design with Maintenance in Mind
On this episode of Talking Trucks, Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley discuss maintenance considerations for the design process.
Real Safety vs. Liability Safety, Part 1
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.
Fire Department Reveals Rigorous Daily Checks for Engine Readiness
The department conducts a comprehensive daily review of the rigs, which includes checking everything from sirens to brakes and pumps.
Montana Truck Works Keeps Fire Departments Rolling
Montana Truck Works’ resume includes servicing pumpers, ladder trucks, brush trucks, tenders, command vehicles, and special rescue trucks.
The Anatomy of a Test Question, Part Four: Making the Most of Practice Questions
If you are a reasonably educated tech but struggle with testing, you may be allowing System Two to mess with your System One skills: word recognition for example.
The Anatomy of a Test Question, Part 3: Introduction to Practice Questions
One way to prepare for a test is with practice questions. However, it might be more valuable for the test taker to familiarize himself with practice question structure rather than to teach him the answers to possible questions. Think about that.
