Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig would allow them to focus on preparing for incident response and command
The Orange County Fire Authority chief traveled to Altadena, where he grew up, as fires tore through the community in January
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
West Palm Beach Fire Department is working with the city on plans to allow members of the public to see the new fire engines in the neighborhoods where they are being put into use.
The woman failed two sobriety tests administered by the police, and an open bottle of liquor was found in the woman’s vehicle
Madison Fire Department Station 8 is operating the new Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper
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The engine is one of three the Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue purchased and will receive by the end of the year, with each apparatus costing $627,000
From pressure alerts to data logging, tire pressure monitoring systems provide critical safety information
The year-long analysis by retired Fire Chief Bruce Fuerbringer found inadequacies in equipment, training, staffing, leadership and more
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
Members of the crowd climbed onto the engine and unfurled a section of fire hose, officials say
Gordon Graham talks about responsibly parking public safety vehicles outside of emergency calls and why firefighters should be aware of parking lawfully
State troopers said the apparatus was backing up when it hit William and Karolyn Reed, both 72
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do when members of the firehouse don’t necessarily want to show support for a specific organization or cause
Chief Bashoor discusses several recent rollovers and offers the 3 Gs of highway incidents to keep members safe on scene
Firefighters heard the gunshots from inside the firehouse living quarters
The behemoth apparatus has been used during significant events to help save lives
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Officials believe the shots were fired from a car that had been blocking the fire station driveway
Sutphen and Hale team up to build an industrial pumper with a unique design that delivers more flow and maximizes efficiency
Gordon Graham offers tips for how to use situational awareness and planning to foster safer operations with aerial ladders
First responders performed dozens of swift water rescues following record rainfall in the Nashville area
Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
Chicopee Chief Daniel Stamborski cited multiple delays during the manufacturing process, especially in obtaining parts, in the early days of the pandemic
The car driver was taken to a trauma center with moderate injuries
Firefighters used an aerial apparatus to access the patient, video shows
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
Among the losses at the Glenburn station were a fire engine tanker, three grass units and a rescue truck
Three police officers were injured as first responders tried to break up the gathering of 500 to 800 people
The Squad A truck, which responded to the blaze and has been missing for 73 years, will be welcomed back by relatives of the fallen Brockton firefighters
Chief Billy Goldfeder tackles a question from a new firefighter unsure of who to talk to about unsafe driving practices
Officials said all the vehicles and equipment inside the Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department station were destroyed
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