Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
The tornado flattened the station, destroyed equipment and fire trucks
Firefighters were getting their rescue boats and equipment ready in anticipation of a large amount of expected rainfall
They were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the driver was charged with failure to maintain reasonable control
Of the new products introduced this year, these nine have to potential to greatly improve firefighting
A damaged fire truck will be out of service until it’s repaired and re-certified; all personal protective equipment was destroyed
The rig was moving toward a median on an interstate so its crew could assist another accident scene when it got struck from behind
They were awarded $267,500 for the purchase of a new pumper truck, which brings the county to a total of seven trucks
Firefighters claim Federal Signal Corp. failed to install protective devices that would’ve redirected the 120-decibel noise
No firefighters were seriously hurt and officials are investigating the cause of the fire
The move ends the company’s involvement in fire apparatus
Not every emergency scene has road access, which is all the more treacherous in winter weather; here are six solutions to getting there
Picking the correct seating involves factoring safety, staffing and storage; here’s how to do the math
The new system includes external water deluge systems, in-cab air breathing systems and protection equipment for vehicle wiring, water and fuel lines
Thirty-four firefighters claim they suffered permanent hearing loss; each firefighter is seeking $150,000 in damages
The department was using the aerial to decorate the station with Christmas lights
One adult and three children were injured; two of the injured were listed in serious condition
The Denton Volunteer Fire Department truck was en route to a fire when it collided with an SUV
Firefighters detained the man and called the sheriff’s department to come pick him up
The rigs light up to the notes of “Wizards in Winter” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The rig hit several parked cars while responding to a call; the firefighters suffered minor injuries
A fire captain in a front seat, just a few feet from where the bullet hit, was shaken by the incident; no one was injured
The Newton Fire Department received $200,000 for a new pumper/tanker and used what was left for other city projects
Firefighters suspect the shooting may have happened while answering a call about a fallen utility pole
Opinions on what color is best won’t surprise you, but why they got that color might
Being a good apparatus operator starts in the station, extends to the street and carries over to the fireground
A family of five was injured in the crash; snowy and slippery conditions contributed to the crash
A firefighter and sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries in the incident
The app sends alerts via Bluetooth to help drivers get out of the way of emergency vehicles en route to a call
