Kirk McKinzie

Oct 9, 2024 | fireapparatusmagazine.com | Kirk McKinzie |Kevin Sofen

By Kirk McKinzie and Kevin SofenIn the rapidly evolving landscape of emergency services, integrating advanced technological solutions stands at the forefront of transforming operations and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of fire, rescue, and emergency medical service (EMS) teams.

Jul 1, 2024 | fireengineering.com | Kirk McKinzie

For decades, we’ve debated how emergency response units should be identified in a specific format when communicating on land mobile radio (LMR). Depending on a jurisdiction’s colloquialisms, it can be listed in many possible ways:Apparatus type (engine, truck/ladder, rescue, squad). Station number.