Apparatus
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Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
The Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was transported to a hospital with serious injuries
A White Oak Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, along with his dad and brother, used a county-owned apparatus to help a neighbor burn debris
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
Training up on PPE and SCBA allows firefighters to teach one another
Despite logistical hiccups, fire officers were fully trained on PPE and SCBA use
Language and cultural barriers aside, understanding and appreciating the Georgian firefighters is a key first step in helping
Five firefighters were in the rig and transported to a hospital for evaluation. They were later released
Whether on scene or at the station, fire trucks and ambulances are targets for thieves; here’s how to keep them safer
With aerial fire apparatus selling for nearly $1 million an elevated platform is one way to do much of the same work for a fraction of the cost
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with scrapes and a broken leg; the line also hit and damaged three cars near the scene
The drivetrain failure locked the wheels, causing the fire truck to crash head on with an SUV, killing the fire chief and five civilians
Six other firefighters were evaluated and released with non-life threatening injuries
The rig left the roadway in an attempt to avoid colliding with another car; no one was injured
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the fully functional vehicle serves as part of the department’s fight against the disease
Investigators are working to determine the fire’s cause; no firefighters were hurt
Like Goldilocks looking for just the right fit, it is critical for firefighter safety and effectiveness to have the right pump pressure at the hand line
One firefighter suffered a torn rotator cuff, while the other had several torn muscles; both are expected to make full recoveries
The firefighters suffered minor cuts and refused medical attention
Chief Miller’s son said he would have been embarrassed by all of this recognition: “He was a humble man.”
Problems began in 2008 with a steering gear box recall; equipment failure sidelined the truck twice in 2011
Mayor Buddy Cianci said driving in the parade was part of the firefighters’ regular duties of community outreach
Tony Grider, 41, was the most seriously injured of the four firefighters when a high-voltage line arced the aerial set up for an ice-bucket challenge
The truck was damaged and the fire and medical equipment had been taken out
The department has been working closely with the mayor’s office to get the department 11 new fire trucks
Firefighter Alex Quinn left the burn unit last week and went home Tuesday, but Capt. Grider is still in critical condition
The relationship between the two departments began in the Civil War after sending a modern hose carriage to a department in need
The truck was on its way to a call; another firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital
No firefighters were injured and the accident is under investigation
The Wildland MPT allows a fire department to configure components, systems or functionality across a number of firefighting scenarios
The rig was returning to the station from ladder training when it moved to give another car more room
University of Arizona and four fire departments will work for three years to reduce firefighter risk
The city bought five engines, two ladders and four ambulances, purchases delayed by the recession