THE APPARATUS ARCHITECT DEVELOPING THE SPECIFICATIONS - So far in the Apparatus Architect series we have reviewed various concepts of how to evaluate your departments apparatus needs, how to initiate the apparatus committee and several methods for gathering technical information. In this article we will discuss the different styles of apparatus specifications and how to begin the process of putting all of the committee's ideas down on paper. Developing and writing apparatus specifications can be a daunting task for many fire departments. The s...