Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department flight crew, which teams with a CAL FIRE crew, must undergo several months of intense training
Captium collects vehicle health and critical component data and provides insight to keep your department operationally ready
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after a pallet yard fire significantly damaged the I-10 Freeway
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
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
An electrical short ignited the cab of the Harford rescue engine as the crew escaped within minutes
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
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