Having the right tools on hand in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death for fire departments. This is why firefighters and fire personnel put a great deal of time and energy into sourcing proper equipment for their fire apparatus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But technology is constantly evolving, along with the needs of diverse communities, so firefighters need to take a few things into account each time they make a new purchase. In today\u2019s blog post, Jon\u2019s Mid-America Fire Apparatus <\/a>discusses what fire departments should look for when purchasing new equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Fire Protection Association outlines the requirements for new fire apparatus to be used under emergencies in their NFPA 1901 document<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire equipment manufacturers should provide you with all the specs regarding each piece of equipment, and it\u2019s essential to review these to ensure compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When purchasing new equipment for fire apparatus, fire personnel should consider the emergency needs of their region. Fire stations in urban areas will need plenty of top-quality equipment for vehicle accidents. A coastal region may need water rescue equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire stations have limits and guidelines for what emergencies they respond to, so equipment should strongly reflect the specific community\u2019s highest needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Firefighters need to ensure new equipment is compatible with their unique fire apparatus. Equipment such as hose fittings, electrical plugs, and outlets need to be accounted for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire apparatus have increased in size over the years, and your fire truck\u2019s make, model, and year need to be considered before purchasing new equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The evolution of technology has been incredible–countless more lives are saved each year as equipment improves. But if fire stations plan to purchase cutting-edge equipment for their rig, they\u2019ll need to consider whether or not training will be necessary for personnel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While top-of-the-line equipment is ideal, fire stations need to decide if they can allow time and resources to train their firefighters on any brand-new equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Post:<\/strong> Do You Have Everything You Need on Your Fire Equipment Checklist?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCompliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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