Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Engine 10 carries 950’ of 2-1/2” reduced down to a 100’ 1-3/4” bundle load, with a breakaway nozzle
An FDNY tower ladder responding to an emergency collided with a commercial van in Brooklyn, setting off a chain-reaction crash involving an Access-a-Ride bus and an SUV
Firefighters are willing to raise red flags. Chiefs and company officers determine whether those warnings lead to accountability
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Wichita police say a man tried to break into multiple EMS vehicles, forced his way into an apartment to film firefighters performing CPR on a patient, then stole a department vehicle
Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient
Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax grants will help departments upgrade equipment, improve training and modernize dispatch and wildfire detection tools across Boulder County
Here’s a look at some fire service hacks for getting around an unruly Old Man Winter
Fire departments and individual members can take several measures to make cold weather operations safer and more comfortable
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
Four Houston firefighters and a truck driver were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler struck a fire engine blocking an earlier wreck
Apparatus-washing plays a crucial role in maintaining professionalism and equipment longevity — plus it’s a great test of a new firefighter’s attention to detail
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
The North County Fire Protection District lawsuit says Riverview made the changes without consulting the district as required by law
Budget constraints, staffing, apparatus procurement, and the electric vehicle transition
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1
Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
North Las Vegas city leaders handed over a 65-foot 1999 Pierce Quantum telesquirt and two dozen thermal cameras to the volunteer Cabo San Lucas Fire Department, part of a Bomberos Latinos partnership
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
Bismarck paid $25,000 to reacquire its second-ever fire truck, a 1926 Seagrave that served landmark calls
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments,and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded apparatus and safety features
The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse was destroyed, leaving members to see if the apparatus is salvageable
Check out the working end of some of Denver’s engine companies
Tampa police say the man stole a Tampa Fire Rescue engine outside St. Joseph’s Hospital and, while allegedly intoxicated, crashed into an SUV
Engine 9’s launch marks a major expansion for the Santa Rosa Fire Department as calls surge and plans advance for a new station to better serve growing neighborhoods
The new 23,000-square-foot headquarters in Wellford, and expanded service center in Dillon, strengthen Spartan Fire’s statewide service network and commitment to customer support
GPS led officers to the rig about 60 miles away, where police made an arrest
Officials honored the centennial at the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department open house, celebrating the retired engine’s legacy in service, parades and community events
Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
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