Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
A tire came off a tower ladder assigned to Truck 23, damaging two vehicles
In the past, the Dracut Fire Department has donated essential gear to the Cambita Fire Department
Just before she was struck, Jeffny Pally was “seated on the ground with her back against the exterior portion” of one of the doors at the back of fire dept.'s garage
The crew was driving on a narrow road when the rig attempted to make room for a passing vehicle
The department has resorted to using outdated trucks and borrowing vehicles from other departments
Relying on emergency vehicle techs will improve a department’s bottom line, response capability and overall safety
The fire truck was returning from a call when the minivan was clipped and spun into the rig
The shift commander has been placed on an administrative duty position as the investigation continues
We shared some great experiences together and at times was my only friend out in the middle of nowhere New Mexico
The chief was denied permission to take the ladder truck, but did so regardless
The firefighter was not injured and the fire truck received little or no damage
Each team will attempt to pull a 55,000-pound rig as fast as they can to raise money for the Texas Special Olympics
Two Cal Fire firefighters were pushing a disabled vehicle to the right shoulder just before the crash
One was ejected during the roll and sustained serious injuries; the other stayed in the rig and suffered minor injuries
Both the fire truck and the passenger vehicle sustained minor damage; no firefighters were hurt
The Grapevine Fire Department is seeking to raise $10,000 to restore the 1928 engine
With pickup trucks, SUVs and 4x4 vans getting a spot in more apparatus bays, it’s important to get the right vehicle for the job
The fierce competition for apparatus grant funding means you cannot afford a mistake on your application
Nothing turns a head faster than a pristine old fire truck, but taking it from a heap of metal to parade beauty queen takes planning, cash and hard work
One fire chief explains the pros and cons of a replacement cycle and how it applies to departments large and small
Common vendors and dedicated replacement funding go a long way to ease fire truck buying
Officials said three committees are working on designing the specs for three pumpers, two ladder trucks and a heavy rescue truck
The fire trucks remained unused for 10 years due to a dispute over corruption allegations involving a 50 percent hike in the purchase price
Fire Engineer Ryan Osler was killed in the crash; another firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries
The car wash owner said firefighters asked the women to get off the rig at the charity event, but one firefighter appears to tuck money into a woman’s bikini
The new vehicle will replace an existing front-line rescue truck that will be 10 years old when the new one is ready several months from now
There were no ambulances available because they were on other calls
The union asserted that Houston firefighters have had to use duct tape and wooden beams to fix equipment
The incident happened on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
Love them or hate them, apparatus chevrons are here to stay; here’s a look at how the requirements have changed and may change in the future
NFPA’s ambulance standard will be updated later this year with input from several groups; a competing standard came out this summer
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