Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Defensive mode means positioning farther away from the scene to avoid the collapse zone
Sacramento’s Squad 102 will be staffed by paramedics and is expected to respond to over 3,000 calls a year
A Denham Springs firefighter was injured when their fire engine was involved in a collision
City fire officials say Alternative Response Vehicles will speed response time, save on fuel costs
Administrators contend incident doesn’t reflect relationship that has developed between fire and police
Man climbed tree for exercise but got stuck upside down by 1 leg, dangling 30 feet from ground
Use hard numbers to guide your decision on whether to keep and repair or dump that old apparatus
What you need to know about this relatively new apparatus tank choice
Dozens of fire trucks were at scene; aerial tanker sprayed water for about 1 hour
Maximillion Piccolomini claims Methuen Firefighter John Paintigini left fire truck parked in travel lane so he could buy ice cream
Officials say realignment plan will improve efficiency, but firefighters fear it will threaten public safety
Knowing vehicle type, location, exposures and environmental conditions helps position apparatus for better safety and effectiveness
$5,000 from a local business will allow the fire department to replace a 17-year-old vehicle
The four Pierce Quantums were delivered this week
President Barack Obama signed bill Wednesday hastening addition of those aircraft at cost of $24 million
Firefighters efforts in hotel fire were slowed by 3 area fire hydrants that were not working
Scott Liberty 2 mobile air compressor and generator will help firefighters keep their air tanks filled
Battalion chief was driving with lights and sirens activated when another car allegedly ran stop sign
Announcement said organization would soon be contracting 1 air tanker from Alaska, 4 from Canada
Package essentially turns Ford F-150 into police, fire, or rescue-ready vehicle
Tohono O’odham Nation firefighters were battling an Arizona wildfire south of Tucson
The rule keeps the fire department from replacing apparatus nearing 30 years old
New legislation would speed government contracts for 7 new tankers by waiving 30-day waiting period
El Paso Fire Department officials were responding to medical call during incident
Took hands off steering wheel to flash sign to red-light traffic camera
Ground crews were aided again Wednesday by light helicopter doing water drops
In this economy, public and private partnerships must be explored and used
Modified Blackhawk helicopter can suck water from river or lake to fill 1,000-gallon tank in 60 seconds
City will pay $700K for the new rig and refurbish one of old aerial trucks
Nearly all of the money to buy a new brush truck came from private and business donors
Recent events have renewed calls for federal government to speed up efforts to modernize nation’s firefighting aircraft fleet
Improper apparatus positioning can compromise fireground activities
1882 Silsby Steamer among the historical pieces on display
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- Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire buys used trucks from volunteer departments
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- Mass. FD receives $1.3M ladder truck nearly 2 years after it was ordered
- Pa. business donates $100K to VFD in memory of owners’ son
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