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
A Coon Creek firefighter was killed and two firefighters were injured when their fire engine crashed
The Longview Fire Department’s new fire engine cost approximately $740K
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
The equipment lost includes at least one tanker truck and engine, along with millions of dollars’ worth of equipment
Firefighter Will Griffin was one of three firefighters who suffered serious injuries after an aerial failure during a training exercise
The truck struck an embankment, overturned and ejected the firefighter; he was not wearing a seatbelt
It is alleged that during the investigation of the accident both men lied about how the crash occurred
Sutphen voluntarily asked departments to remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
They lost two fire trucks, an all-terrain vehicle and all of their firefighting equipment
The pair had stolen $20,000 worth of equipment and were attempting to sell it when they were caught
There are times when it makes sense to rebuild that old brush truck; here’s a look at how to make that call and what it involves
The converted, specially engineered and just plain odd-looking fire trucks may not have a place in everyday life, but they are worth a closer look
Fire Chief Dave Anderson was listed in critical condition for injuries to his chest
A fund has been set up to help the injured firefighters; one firefighter underwent back surgery
A firefighter riding in the rear of the ladder truck was treated for a shoulder injury
Sutphen said departments should remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
The blunder in D.C. was set right by firefighters exercising their political clout; something we should do for grant funding
Three fire trucks were damaged in the blaze and the fire caused $1.5 million in damages
The fire was started when a truck lost its tire and its bare rim scrapped along the asphalt
If the town shares a truck, it might need to sign agreements with both towns to ensure a truck is available
The program helps cash-strapped rural departments by supplying them with surplus military vehicles to rebuild and reuse
The department needed the pumper as its coverage area expanded to the county
We gathered the most compelling responses and now invite you to join in by adding your own reason
A good program for both the fire service and the country unexpectedly stopped; you can and must help bring it back
Chief Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster was driving the apparatus when it overturned, causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle
From connected vehicle to seatbelt safety, these new apparatus techs are mind blowing
An agreement between DoD and EPA calls for destroying the vehicles rather than giving them to fire departments
Sutphen Corp. picked up the truck to make the necessary repairs at no cost to the fire department
Robert Thomas, 52, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash
The truck manufacturer, the insurance company and an independent investigator are looking into the cause
Solar-capturing technology has made it easier to keep fire truck and ambulances fully charged without leaving them running, and saves money
While not as popular as in Europe, swap-body modular apparatus have a definite place in the U.S. fire service
