Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
Two of the four Indianapolis Fire Department members were admitted to a hospital with serious injuries
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 government will now charge residents a user fee to pay for natural disaster response
A firefighter among injured after aerial ladder suddenly retracted to a jolting stop
It is unclear how the fire truck became submerged
Three firefighters were injured in the three-car crash
With AFG funds shrinking, fire departments must look to alternative funding sources for apparatus purchases
When buying used is your best option, here are some key factors to get the most from your purchase
Total compliance wearing a seatbelt whenever an apparatus is moving can save as many as 10 firefighter lives per year.
Knowing where to park the fire truck on scene will make the fire attack more effective and keep the rig out of harm’s way
31 firefighters fought the fire in the 19-story building that is under construction
“You couldn’t count on (the old truck). It was hard-starting, cold-blooded”
Plan relies more heavily on planes that scoop up water, less on air tankers that drop fire-retardant chemicals
5 members of Pa. volunteer fire company were injured when apparatus crashed into building
Donald Goyette allegedly never told city officials he lost his right to drive for 180 days
Spartan’s groundbreaking in-cab safety system can help reduce firefighter deaths and injuries on the roadways
The Advanced Protection System’s (APS) advanced components, exacting algorithms and intelligent sub-systems work seamlessly together to reduce firefighter death and injury in fire truck accidents
Much like the U.S. space program’s evolution from Mercury to Endeavour, Spartan is changing in-cab apparatus safety
Fire truck hit commercial building after driver suffered apparent medical emergency, lost control of vehicle
After voter rejected a bond to buy the truck, volunteer firefighters gave up their own money
The half-cent sales tax would build 2 new stations, buy an apparatus and upgrade radios
On wedding day bride’s father escorted her to church in his fire truck
NIOSH investigators found he had complained of his legs being wobbly and feeling out of shape before he began second climb
Firefighter hospitalized, cause of accident unknown
Red light camera shows a PD unit running a red light without lights and siren before getting t-boned
Firefighter never told city he had lost his right to drive for 180 days because he refused to take Breathalyzer test after traffic stop
Vehicle ran off road while in curve and struck several trees
Matthew Clift was among the emergency personnel sent to a crash last month in Knox County
Officials trying to sort out whether former township trustee properly handled its purchase