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
Drivers honking horns, neighbors banging on doors get the attention of firefighters as Huntington Park firehouse burns
A fire in a Brooklyn supermarket quickly extended into residential structures
There are two ways to calculate friction loss: the theoretical method or the fireground method — here’s the fireground method
The chief was not injured, occupants of the other vehicle were hurt
Four firefighters were hurt; injuries were described as moderate to mild; the cause of the crash is under investigation
Getting the hose off the truck and ready for water is key to a quick knockdown; here are five variations worth a close look
Call it what you like, the most important thing a water transporter can do is function as it’s needed — and that comes down to selecting the right vehicle
Reflected lights and the truck’s blind spot contributed to a firefighter accidentally killing a pedestrian on a nonemergency run
After a 20 percent match by the city, the grant will pay for two new engines
The firefighter’s pickup ran off the road and struck a tree
The patient was suffering from a stroke and the nearest ambulance was 7 miles away
Fire chief says the move will save wear and tear on apparatus and not delay response time
The firefighters were trapped on the third floor and rescued with an aerial
The 17-year-old was arrested for vandalizing a fire truck and interfering with an emergency vehicle
FireRescue1 readers have their say why foam systems are not used in their departments to fight fire
Understanding how and why compressed air foam systems work is a key to their wide-spread acceptance
Four industry experts talk about what fire departments need to know to get the most from a firefighting foam system
The all-terrain vehicles will help responders navigate the long and narrow winding trails to reach victims in need
One option to meet shrinking budget and roster constraints is the rapid response vehicle, the lighter, cheaper and swifter cousin of the engine
Taking proper care of apparatus tires will have a major impact on the department’s operating budget
Fire chief says his new ARFF is the best in the country
Both of the apparatus being retired are more than 20 years old
The new Pierce replaces a 1990 rig
For firefighters, situational awareness extends beyond the fireground and into the public sphere
All four volunteers were treated for minor injuries, mostly cuts and bruises
Investigators believe the thieves may have wanted quick money and sold the private vehicles to the scrap yard
FireRescue1 readers give us some of their cleverest slogans for the back of a fire truck
During routine maneuvers the fire truck tipped, landing on its side
After getting ambulance stuck, police say suspect broke into a barn
The cruiser and truck both slid in the same spot due to icy conditions
The pilot was warned of freezing fog and urged not to make the flight
New pumps take up less space making apparatus more nimble and more capable of carrying non-suppression equipment
