Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Because when that call comes in — when smoke is pouring from a quiet electric sedan or a burning robotaxi — you won’t have time to guess
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A Blackman Fire Department firefighter was ejected and seriously injured in a crash while responding to a brush fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances
At a Sausalito ceremony with Chile’s ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés and Mayor Joan Cox, the district presented a fire engine that will be shipped to Chile as part of the Sister Cities exchange
A $150K grant will help fund the replacement of two repurposed Auburn Fire Department command vehicles
After weeks of training, Rocky Mount firefighters will place two Pierce Enforcers in service
Pasadena’s plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands
Strategic apparatus planning helps departments navigate rising costs, evolving technologies and staffing challenges while maintaining operational readiness
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
The $285,000 2008 International tanker aims to cut response times and improve ISO ratings across Stephens County
Fullerton’s mayor says consolidation has pushed prices to $1.2M, stretched delivery to four years, and forced older engines past NFPA lifespans
The remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
The Rosenbauer unit replaced a 39-year-old rig and came fully outfitted through a Makita partnership
Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Fire service leaders and representatives from REV Group and Pierce testified about apparatus costs, delivery lead times and alleged anti-competitive practices
While Moline firefighters knocked down an industrial dust-collector fire, a passing train struck the truck’s outriggers
The driver of the Quinlan fire engine lost control rounding a curve while heading to investigate an extinguished fire
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
Lodi’s Pierce tiller will help firefighters tackle emergencies on narrow city streets and tall structures
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
The Colorado Fire Commission is currently studying ways to better fund the state’s 340 fire departments
Providence officials replaced two ambulances that ran a 12,179 calls combined in 2024
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
Two Raywick firefighters were injured when their fire engine went off the road while responding to a call
San Diego Fire-Rescue is rolling out two new 600-gallon brush rigs and a Bell 412 EPX helicopter with a 375-gallon tank and night ops expected by late November
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
Facility expansion adds seven new service bays and local pickup and delivery, enhancing emergency vehicle service capabilities across the region
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
A ladder truck owned for just six months by Jamesville Volunteer Fire and EMS was heavily damaged in a fire that also impacted the station
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment
Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
