Apparatus
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Walla Walla Regional Airport is a hub for tanker crews waiting for a wildfire assignment
The Woodbridge Fire District will use AFG funds to place a new heavy rescue in service
Grant County Fire District 7 will use AFG funds for news SCBA and a new pumper/tanker
The Ind. volunteer department did not expect the 2004 truck, declared surplus by the U.S. Air Force, to be packed with about $40,000 in gear
The firefighters’ lawyer said truck manufacturer Sutphen did not fully disclose the truck’s issues to the department
A new way of making stainless steel is now being tried in fire trucks, and it may be a game-changer
Despite their popularity around the world, the motorcycle as a fire rig has been slow to catch on in the U.S.; here are some reasons to give them a close look
Three firefighters on board the ladder truck were a little stiff after the crash but were uninjured
Officers said he also tried to ram a police cruiser that was responding to the call
Two women were airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition; a paramedic suffered minor injuries
The firefighter on the phone was racing to an emergency call; his partner helps him avoid a crash at nearly 60 mph
The lawsuit accuses officials of gross negligence, carelessness and failure to properly advise others of the time and location of the drill
The driving force behind the restoration has been 86-year-old George Capon, a 67-year department member who can still recall when the truck saw regular action
The firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery on his toes and appears to be doing well
The fire truck stalled and an airboat was sent to rescue the three firefighters; no one was in the stranded vehicle
Fire officials reminded drivers to use caution when sharing the road with emergency vehicles
The collision ripped lights off the engine, damaged a water pump and hose, dented the roof and destroyed other tools
With the different financing options, it is important to know where the department wants to be at the end of the payment schedule
Emergency vehicle repair experts weigh in on how to keep your engine in fighting form
The federal funds will allow the district to buy a pumper tender that will replace a vehicle that’s about 30 years old
The fire destroyed engines, tankers and all kinds of firefighting gear
The fire truck was surrounded by 130,000-volt power lines, one burned nearly through a back hand rail
The Rescue Vehicle Program will be evaluated for its ability to reduce maintenance and wear and tear on department vehicles
It has a kitchen inside the rig and a restaurant in the back; the menu caters to the sweet and the savory
The employees sued the vehicle manufacturer after losing their jobs early last year; they settled the case for $671,000
Knowing the difference between what you need and what you want will make you a smarter shopper when it is time to buy your next engine
The rig was not on an emergency call and wasn’t moving fast when the bicyclist rode into the side of the truck
All of the firefighters were conscious and alert; a passenger in the SUV died of his injuries
Joseph Owsley was escorted to the fire department and greeted by family and friends after his release from the hospital
All of their injuries were minor; there’s no word yet on how the rig overturned
The rig was responding to a vehicle accident when it overturned; the firefighter is in stable condition
The smaller vehicle will not respond to medical calls, and firefighters on board will be able to break away and respond to emergencies when needed
Firefighters tried to brace the sinking tire with a large piece of wood, but it snapped, sending chunks of wood everywhere
