The Chief Fire Officers’ Association’
Allison transmissions are commonly found in fire and emergency vehicles, delivering impressive performance and safety. “It is imperative that fire services’ trucks are maintained and repaired correctly to allow the vehicles to operate effectively and safely in critical and sometimes life saving situations. That is why we support and promote apprentices’
The occasion marks a 35 year-long relationship between the West Midlands Fire Service and Allison. “We choose Allison today for the same reason we chose them back in 1974: fully automatic gearboxes allow our fire-fighters to keep two hands on the wheel, giving them more control of the vehicle,” says John Brown, Assistant Chief Fire Officer for the West Midlands Fire Service. “As trucks have developed over the years, Allison has become more and more relevant to our needs, particularly in safety, helping us to reduce emissions and keeping as many of our vehicles as possible out on the roads.”
Liam Russell, 19, from Willenhall, West Midlands, received £250 Snap-on tools vouchers and an invitation to attend a 3-day Allison Transmission training course at the company’s European Headquarters in The Netherlands. He studies at Walsall Technical College, where he is more than halfway through a four year light and heavyweight apprenticeship scheme. Liam won the award based on his performance at college and the progress made in developing practical skills in the workplace at the West Midlands Fire Service transport engineering workshop.
“This award is a big leg-up in my career in the motor vehicle trade, fulfilling a dream I’ve had since I was a kid,” says Russell. “I’ve worked a lot with the Allison transmissions but never to the level of detail this training course will offer. It will be great to get a deeper understanding for the future.”
About Allison Transmission, Inc.
Allison Transmission, Inc. (Allison) is the premier global provider of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction, distribution, military and specialty applications. Founded in 1915, the Allison business is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. and employs 3,300 people. Regional headquarters with dedicated support staff are located in China, The Netherlands, Brazil, India and Japan. With a global presence in 80 countries, Allison has over 1,500 distributor and dealer locations. More information about Allison is available at www.allisontransmission.com.
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