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
As an MPO it’s important to know your response area and its target hazards and have a command of water supply issues
Reviewing the fundamentals of water and how to estimate your available supply
Here’s how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans
Drafting from static water supplies is a different animal than pulling water from a municipal source; here’s how to get the most from your rig
Follow these steps to keep your reserve fire apparatus more ready for duty and more appealing to the firefighters using them
The fire truck’s exhaust set fire to brush underneath it; it caused $600 to $800 worth of damage
The truck was near the back of the church when it overheated, causing a fire in the engine compartment
Firefighter Mark Staker was driving the truck about 44 mph just before the crash; the speed limit on that stretch of road is 25 mph
Every fire truck crash reminds us of the obvious benefits of wearing seatbelts; their use should be universal
Two firefighters involved in the crash were taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries
A firefighter in the officer’s seat was taken to the hospital; the firefighter driving the rig was cited for failure to yield
The cause of the crash is still under investigation; injuries to the four were minor
Michael Quinn entered not guilty pleas to three felony charges of DUI from a 2013 crash between his fire truck and a motorcycle
No one was injured; the fire crew didn’t find the bullet holes in their trucks until they returned to the station
Four firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; police are investigating the wreck
The state grant program provided a retired military wildland firefighting vehicle that replace a 1960’s-era truck
One small fire department’s financial woes show a much larger problem, here’s one possible solution
Politicians love to feast on the good feelings fire trucks bring, but grow alligator arms when the bill arrives
Firefighters have experienced medical problems that kept them off work this year, resulting in higher-than-normal overtime costs to cover for them
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White says wider streets make it easier for fire trucks to operate
The truck was heading to a fire when its rear wheel got stuck in a deep incline between two streets
The entire crew was wearing their seatbelts at the time; they were sent to the hospital for precaution but later released
They are impossible to predict or prevent, yet we must take steps to ward off the motorists who are trying to kill you
The firefighter fell from the ladder that had been extended to the roof of the wooden-frame house, hit the porch roof and fell to the ground
A rearview camera on a fire truck is one tool to keep firefighters and the rig from getting hurt in backing maneuvers
Having a command vehicle will help manage large-scale incidents, but they don’t come cheap; here’s what you need to know before buying one
The ER POD concept equips crews to address incidents
“A lot of people don’t realize if they help out, the piece of equipment they give us might save somebody’s life,” Chief Jimmy Ellis said
The chief praised the firefighters for overcoming their own injuries to aid the nine civilians who were hurt, one of them critically
One firefighter was in the truck getting a piece of equipment when the wreck occurred, but no one was injured in the collision
