Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
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The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
The labor and materials for the customization of the Reading shop truck are valued at about $30,580 and at no cost to the city
Video shows FDNY crews using ground ladders instead of aerial to rescue people from burning building
Carlsbad Fire Chief Rick Lopez said the department has outgrown its older rescue truck and will benefit from access to more equipment at scenes
The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District apparatus flipped over into a wooded area off the road
The Prince George’s County Fire Department is conducting a safety investigation and a mechanical evaluation of the engine after the incident
Santa’s usual around-town greetings are hampered by social distancing, but fire departments are helping him spread some holiday cheer – at a safe distance
The West Routt Fire Protection District engine slid off of a steep and icy road, and rolled approximately 255 feet down a hillside
The responding engine first collided with a car, sending it off the road and into the clothing store
To mark its 100th birthday, Mount Vernon firefighters spent about 150 hours restoring the vintage American LaFrance fire engine
Three Charlotte firefighters were injured in a single-vehicle accident while en route to a residential structure fire
Malden, which was devastated by a Labor Day wildfire, received an early Christmas gift in the form of a 2002 International H5S
Firefighters put on dazzling light shows, host storytime, spread safety messages and save Christmas in these eight fantastic videos that spread holiday cheer
The department was able to renovate the truck through a $16,300 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service
The ideal crew cab SCBA bracket should include a dependable locking mechanism that secures the cylinder while still allowing firefighters quick and easy operation
The crash comes shortly after the state passed a stricter “Move Over” law
The crew was unaware the woman was on the apparatus for several blocks until they were alerted by another driver
One civilian was wounded in the shooting near a gas station on Monday
From ground-based robots to space-based tools, there are several high-tech products making waves in the fire service
Retired FDNY Firefighter Frank Pizarro wanted to bring the tradition of carrying caskets on a memorial fire engine to Las Vegas
The Jamison firefighter was transported to a local medical center with non-life-threatening injuries
The firefighter was helping prepare for a funeral procession for a retired firefighter when he lost his footing
Adding rapid response vehicles to your fleet offers versatility, customization at a lower cost of acquisition and operation
Officials at the volunteer fire department said the thief’s getaway caused “major damage to the station”
State Auditor Brian Colón turned over his findings to the New Mexico State Police and called the situation “a complete breakdown in the system”
Grant Township Firefighter Michael Buitendorp died Wednesday while responding to a report of a camper fire
Smart storage does more than help you get the most out of limited space – it also helps keep crews safe
Tacoma Firefighters IAFF Local 31 criticized the plan in an open letter, saying it would significantly impact service levels
The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were en route to a call at the time of the incident
Crews used an aerial to reach riders stranded on the Wave Breaker ride
The truck was being transported from a repair shop when it ignited
Wilkes-Barre Fire Department leaders dedicated the new Pierce Enforcer 107-foot ascendant tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck