Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Funding for a new Plaistow fire engine comes from the Volkswagon violation of the Clean Air Act
One of the Triana Fire Department’s newer fire engines was involved in a crash
A man stole a Sacramento Fire Department pickup truck leading to a police pursuit and standoff
The stolen rescue truck was recovered with nothing missing, police are investigating the theft
Dickeyville board approved funding a new apparatus to replace a 24-year-old unit
Citing no difference in visibility and better identification, the fire department will go from green to red apparatus
Critics fear use of military technology in civilian airspace poses threat to safety, privacy
Small pump panel and large storage area are some of the features
Fire officials say this was one of the largest rescue operations in recent history
Four ladders and one rescue truck are among the proposed budget cuts
Firefighting vehicles will help tackle summer forest blazes in Kosovo
5 of 7 new vehicles are called Global Strikers whose task is to fight fires at airport
The newer engine will replace a 25-year-old unit
Jury deliberated for 4 hours before awarding $800,000 in damages for 2009 incident that killed 2 firefighters
Drivers are supposed to be held accountable for red-light tickets, even when running lights and sirens
Fire department made in-house modifications to an existing pump to speed response time to some incidents
Neither a jack of all trades nor a master of none, the quint will fill specific needs
Knowledge of roads, vehicles, drivers are critical to safe arrival at emergency
Mass. town voters told the department to reconsider its need for a used fire truck
Seagrave Model 66 once brought Livermore, Calif. firefighters to their calls
The cost of borrowing is usually less than the cost of inflation, making it cheaper to buy today
Charitable group will send 3 fire engines, medical supplies and uniforms to Africa
$18,000 Dept of Agriculture grant allows fire department to buy firefighting ATV
America’s oldest fire apparatus manufacturer examines its past and future
$800,000 trailer can model chemical plumes, conduct lab analysis, more
75-foot mid-Mount Ladder Tower Platform Truck will replace 22-year old vehicle
Fire director: Remaining equipment, firefighters would be able to provide sufficient coverage to city residents
After a fire destroyed his 130-year-old building, its owner made a huge monetary donation to show his gratitude
Truck often does not start, cannot respond to fire calls; deputy chief estimated it would cost $190,000 to replace
24 firefighters, 32 instructors have spent nearly two weeks learning how to drive, pump and maintain fire engines
Driver took hands off steering wheel, flashed 2 thumbs up as fire engine with lights and siren on sped through red light
