When you think of parades across America, what vehicles stand out in your mind? Fire apparatus have captivated Americans for years with their large proportions, shiny exteriors, and all the equipment and personnel onboard. Some fire departments have taken this even further by displaying specialized vehicles that can act as command posts, haz-mat units, rescue vehicles, water and ice rescue ... the list goes on. For some fire departments, eye-catching apparatus can help educate their citizens on fire safety.
We are probably all familiar with radio-controlled fire trucks, along with other designs that are commercially available. When used properly, these pieces can draw the attention of your audience and help impart fire and life safety awareness. You don’t have to be an expert to operate these units.
An important aspect of the education effort is interaction between the operator and the audience. A basic talking fire truck model, which starts in the $6,000 price range, can be customized to transmit your live audio message to the audience, or you can use prerecorded songs and skits to allow the operator a little “hands off” time. Ideally, the operator should be a short distance from the vehicle and should not draw attention to himself. If the customization is more than your budget can handle, you can add Dalmatian characters to do the talking.
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