Pressure governors are the brain of a pumping system, crucial for monitoring and controlling discharge pressure to ensure optimal performance, safety for the firefighters on the attack line, and protection to the fire apparatus components. Electronics are present and critical to nearly all operations in today’s fire apparatus, it’s important to specify a control system that you can rely on during the rugged operations of a fire incident. Items to consider when specifying a pressure governor include reaction speed, display visibility, accuracy, and reliability. Key features to look for include visual and audible alerts, self-diagnostics, and programmable settings.