Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
More than a shiny place to mount the Q, planning the front bumper function is a big part of specifying a new truck
The firefighter sustained a head and back injury from the fall; the cause of the incident appears to be a failed door latch
Their original rig burned in a grass fire on April 1; another volunteer fire department agreed to sell them their spare rig
Each grant is worth $50K; one will help buy a new ambulance, the other will go toward a new pumper
Both trucks being replaces are more than 30 years old; mayor objects to the purchase saying money is not available
Two firefighters were ejected and three had to be extricated; two are in critical condition and three are in serious condition
They both suffered minor injuries and were said to be wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash
Gary Lee Philpot, 34, was released from duty because he did not comply with the terms of his probationary status
The firefighters were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the rig is a total loss
Grants can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities, new equipment purchase, debt reduction and training and certification of staff
The new design offers more cab space, a tighter turn radius and better weight distribution
The firefighters received minor burns; no other injuries were reported
Lynn Tilton purchased American LaFrance in 2005; ALF filed for bankruptcy in 2008 citing $100 million in debt
Firefighters escaped without injury, but the truck is a total loss
After a lifetime of building aluminum trucks, E-One rolled out a 105-foot steel tower
Firefighter Benjamin Haskins was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries
The recalls are related to sudden engine shut down and malfunctioning handles that may cause doors to open during a crash
The woman, believed to be seven or eight months pregnant, was ejected from the car; a firefighter suffered minor injuries
The firefighter was thrown against a wall and his helmet fell off; part of a chimney was also knocked loose and fell
The “BackSafe” system is now ready for market and allows a driver and spotter to communicate by color code over two wireless devices
The firefighters’ injuries were not considered life-threatening; they were treated and later released from the hospital
A judge ruled that police lacked the legal justification to arrest him; he walked out of court cleared of all charges
All of the firefighters were evaluated for minor injuries and later released from the hospital
They did not suffer serious injuries and were both conscious and alert on the way to the hospital
The firefighter suffered minor injuries; the driver was allegedly driving under the influence
One firefighter was released from the hospital and the two others were being kept overnight
The engine was at a complete stop at the time the 60-year-old civilian lost control of his sports car and crashed into it
The engine was pulled from service pending a sale; an ambulance and other lifesaving equipment were sold earlier this year
The two firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment
