Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
An Everett fire engine was stolen during an EMS call and driven through city streets, crashing into trees, signs and vehicles before being abandoned
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits
A crash between New Jersey fire trucks underscores the need for all members to check intersections en route as we travel to the incident scene
Dominic Biscari was driving Kansas City Fire Pumper 19, which collided with an SUV, hit a pedestrian and crashed into a commercial building, killing 3
The vehicles are equipped with vital items, including medications, blood products, IV pumps, intubation equipment and ventilators
The defendant is alleged to have stolen Buffalo’s Engine 1 on July 14 while firefighters were responding to an EMS call
Brian Harbaugh said he went to pick up paperwork Sunday, exited the building fast and called for NorthStar EMS to help him; he quit on Monday
The electric vehicle will have a 500-gallon water tank and be able to seat 6
ESI Rapid Response Units offer customizable caps that are transferable to any domestic heavy-duty pickup truck bed
Crews were working the scene of a hit-and-run when the driver plowed into first responders
“We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
The Athens Fire Department is planning to add six firefighter positions, reduce overtime, replace a fire truck and provide more training
Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighters were on a medical call when they saw the engine had been moved and ran toward it
New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines the collaborative effort required to successfully back up a fire apparatus
Two crews rendered aid to the person, who was transported and reported to be in serious condition
Carrollton’s MB115 protected an injured driver and first responders working the scene of a highway crash
The suspects had reportedly cut through the back of the building and stole defibrillators, chainsaws, radios, generators and Jaws of Life
Police, with assistance from Gloversville firefighters, were able to take the suspect into custody after a brief struggle
Fellow Middleport crewmembers used airbags to lift the engine and free the firefighter, who suffered fractures
61% of respondents reported being on the scene of a secondary roadway crash
The construction, orientation and layout of mobile, manufactured and modular homes present a unique fire suppression challenge
Corner positioning often maximizes the resources of the device
The key to resolving a potential discrimination claim is a policy addressing lengthy absences irrespective of the reason for the absence
Travis County ESD No. 2 Chief Nick Perkins said “a large traffic light that has a directional arrow” communicates to drivers and the “scorpion tail” protects people
The REV Fire Group Vector apparatus comes equipped with a battery with 327 kilowatt-hours and a low center of gravity
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Sharing three lessons learned from the Tulsa Fire Department’s current fleet crisis
Mobile home configuration – inside and out – is critical to understanding how to approach a conflagration and protect surrounding structures
A pickup driver reportedly ran a red light, causing the apparatus to flip onto its side; Memphis Driver David Pleasant served for 32 years
The vehicle was modeled to look like a fire chief’s SUV, but had “Mormon Like” displayed on its side, instead of “Mormon Lake Fire District”
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
