Panel: Addressing the shortage of EVTs

• Chris Dennis, chief mechanical officer with Vaughan Fire Rescue Service
• Jason Tomlin, Manager of Fire Protection Services for Thompson Nicola Regional District in British Columbia
• Terry Stewart, vice chairman, Fire Department Safety Officers Association

This panel will look at solutions for emergency vehicle technician sharing between rural departments, the importance of mentorship and training opportunities.

Electric fire trucks

Electric fire trucks and electric emergency vehicles are rolling out at Canadian municipalities. These new vehicles raise many questions when it comes to maintenance. Hear from Rob Anselmi, Mechanical Division Chief, Equipment & Asset Management for Toronto Fire Services, on why Toronto Fire purchased electric apparatus and the expected challenges and benefits to come with this novel fire truck.

Freezing your assets: Cryogenics

Cryogenics refers to the behavior of metal material under extreme heat conditions once it has been cryogenically treated. For example, cryogenically treating brake parts via extremely cold temperatures causes the brake parts to react differently and ultimately last longer and result in less down time. Chris Dennis, chief mechanical officer with Vaughan Fire Rescue Service, will share the process, outcome, and examples.

What’s happening with NFPA 1971

NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, is being consolidated into a new standard, 1970. NFPA’s Canadian director, Laura King, explains the process, the logic, the timeline, and the impact.