The guide is a collaborative effort by those in fire apparatus and component manufacturing to provide a common source for apparatus safety information. Printed in colorful 8.5- by 5.5-inch format, the book is a convenient summary of safety procedures for fire chiefs, safety officers, training officers, apparatus operators, and mechanics. The guide begins with safety program basics, describes safety signs interpretation, presents the essentials for working on and around any apparatus, and then concludes with specifics on safe pumping and aerial operation.
The guide is a collaborative effort by those in fire apparatus and component manufacturing to provide a common source for apparatus safety information. Printed in colorful 8.5- by 5.5-inch format, the book is a convenient summary of safety procedures for fire chiefs, safety officers, training officers, apparatus operators, and mechanics. The guide begins with safety program basics, describes safety signs interpretation, presents the essentials for working on and around any apparatus, and then concludes with specifics on safe pumping and aerial operation.
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This article originally appeared in Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, August, 2014.
