Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
There are different systems that fit different station configurations and department budgets; here’s how to know which is right for you
A Delray Beach firefigher was terminated following a city investigation into the crash that injured 15 people, including firefighters and train passengers, and destroyed a fire truck
Polaris introduces two new fire and rescue skids in the current lineup of fire and rescue UTVs featuring QTAC skids making FDIC International debut
An ongoing legacy in the EMS and specialty vehicle industry
A recent storm knocked out power to surveillance systems that could have helped identify the thief
The brush truck was destroyed in June when a burned tree it had just extinguished fell on top of it
Using the right wheel chocks on a flat surface goes a long way to reducing risk
Ellinwood Fire Chief Chris Komarek said the truck was traveling at high speed when it crashed into the station, sparking a fire
Guidance for an apparatus committee charged with developing specifications for a new pumper
The engine has been in the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop since the museum was closed for COVID-19 restrictions
Authorities say the engine was driven for about three miles before the suspect was apprehended
Tips for departments seeking alternatives to traditional gear
The engine is designed specifically with an independent suspension that will allow personnel to make tighter turns on the narrow streets
Three Chesterton firefighters walked away unharmed after the collision caused the fire truck’s cab to completely detach
The Pasadena firefighter was hospitalized after the incident during an apartment fire
Firefighters report losing track of time due to sleep-deprivation, worrying about their own families evacuating
Ads on Craiglist are advertising fire trucks for use to fight wildfires, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $69,000
Strike teams, search and rescue crews, aircraft and convoys of ambulances headed to the Gulf Coast area before and in the aftermath of the Category 4 storm
Review NFPA 1901, define the pumper’s mission, calculate weight, consider pump types and CAFS, and more
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
What firefighters need to know about size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
Officials believe the 10-acre fire may have been caused by malfunctioning land management equipment
Parishville Firefighter-EMT Nicholas Jerome spent two weeks in the hospital following the on-duty crash
A 92-year-old man was injured after his vehicle crashed into the Manhattan Fire Department’s apparatus bay
Somerville’s mayor said the flags were part of “an unauthorized action"; the removal comes after a similar controversy in Hingham, Mass.
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
Following a partial building collapse, products from inside the structure ran underneath Ladder 28 and it ignited
Two fire apparatus displaying the flag drove by the rally supporting police officers on Tuesday
Fire officials addressed the increased scrutiny of military-style equipment in public safety, saying the vehicle would only be used to save lives
Firefighters deployed their aerial truck after the zipline car malfunctioned 60 feet above the ground
San Antonio Fire Department Fire Apparatus Mechanic Hector Rodriguez, 54, was a member of the department for nearly 30 years