Apparatus

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

Lithium-ion battery construction: Firefighters should know the differences

From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same

October 06, 2025 03:56 PM

Patrick Durham

Fire Department Management

Fleet planning: Building fire apparatus strategies for long-term service delivery

October 01, 2025 11:06 AM

Bruce Bjorge

Apparatus

8 steps for keeping your fire apparatus cool this summer

August 11, 2025 10:17 AM

Robert Avsec

Leadership

San Diego Fire-Rescue adds extra engine company to busiest firehouse

Engine 80 will be used as a “peak-hour engine” because of the high call volume in East Village

January 09, 2024 03:33 PM

Apparatus

Colo. officials look forward to delivery of firefighting helicopter

Officials purchased two Firehawks and are waiting on the delivery of the first one in 2024

December 31, 2023 08:00 AM

Vehicle Fire and Crash Incidents

Van strikes N.Y. fire apparatus at scene of car into building

Syracuse firefighters were at the scene of a crash when a van struck a department SUV

December 27, 2023 03:46 PM

Using Large Diameter Hose Clamps in Cold Weather

November 29, 2006 08:31 AM

Pittsburgh goes on public safety gear spending spree

November 27, 2006 07:23 AM

Vigilance, not sirens, protects ambulance crews

November 20, 2006 02:24 PM

Pierce Leads the Way Again

November 17, 2006 05:29 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Ohio department receives older engine, making it eligible for a grant that will pay for a new truck

November 03, 2006 05:55 AM

USFA and the IAFC Develop Model Policy and Procedures Guide for Emergency Vehicle Safety

October 30, 2006 05:15 AM

New trucks are beefing up St. Bernard Parish firefighting fleet

October 24, 2006 06:34 AM

For emergency vehicles, new toll roads in Texas are just another road

October 23, 2006 01:10 PM

Stopping Distances, Part 1

October 09, 2006 11:13 AM

Chris Daly

Hook-and-ladder firetruck in Ohio resurrected

October 09, 2006 06:44 AM

Calif. city officials lobby Capitol Hill for funds to modernize aging fire fleet

September 29, 2006 02:09 PM

OPINION: Alarm raised over San Francisco’s new fire apparatus

September 20, 2006 07:19 AM

Throwback sound coming from Washington department’s new fire truck

September 15, 2006 01:24 PM

California firefighter pleads not guilty to apparatus manslaughter charge

September 14, 2006 01:07 PM

Tiburon (Calif.) Fire Protection District: Moose Boats

September 07, 2006 11:27 AM

Ferrara delivers two “Strong Arm” vehicles to Istanbul

August 30, 2006 11:05 AM

Ease of Operations

August 30, 2006 07:53 AM

Bob Vaccaro

New pumper truck arrives in Gregory, Texas

August 24, 2006 01:35 PM

Brooklyn, Mo., gets new firetruck thanks largely to FEMA grant

August 24, 2006 01:31 PM

New $468,000 fire truck a bust in Wash. city

August 24, 2006 01:20 PM

The Gloucester (Va.) Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department: Pierce Manufacturing

August 22, 2006 11:54 AM

The Simpsonville (S.C.) Fire Department: Spartan Fire & Emergency

August 22, 2006 11:49 AM

DHS Announces Application Period For 2006 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program

August 22, 2006 07:14 AM

The Cologne (Minn.) Fire & Rescue Department: CustomFIRE

August 21, 2006 01:27 PM

Company officers should ensure safe vehicle operations

August 21, 2006 10:38 AM

W.V. fire engine damaged in test drive

August 18, 2006 07:48 AM

Ensign Twp. (Mich.) Fire Department: Wildfire Manufacturing Inc.

August 10, 2006 07:59 AM

Johnson Twp (Ind.) Fire Department: Wildfire Manufacturing Inc.

August 10, 2006 07:43 AM

Northport (N.Y.) Fire Department: Moose Boats

August 09, 2006 11:24 AM

Fire trucks can’t use Pa. bridge

August 07, 2006 06:47 AM

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