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
Six firefighters were injured in a crash while responding to a structure fire in Butler Township
Surveillance video shows the fire engine swerving to avoid hitting an SUV, then crashing into a Rockville Center store
During a brush fire, Colorado Springs Firefighter Wesley Cosgrove allegedly drove over a woman sleeping in a park
Voters choose whether to fund new equipment, budgets for volunteer units
Pickup trucks with extended cabs and boxes on back can be operated by only 2 firefighters to maintain service with fewer staff
Firefighter Matthew Hurley II, 19, and Firefighter Matthew Wood, 44, were taken to hospital after accident
Firefighter fatality highlights need for fire departments to develop and train on all possible events at dangerous roadsides
Four Fire Department members were taken to MetroSouth Medical Center
For OVFC Chief Ray Hodgeson it was ‘bittersweet day’ as it marked retirement of Engine 281: ‘We put a lot of wear on our engines, we make full use of them’
Fire truck from Braden was putting out grass fire on interstate when pickup slammed into it
We asked our Facebook fans what they thought of compressed air foam systems, received a number of different views
Cause of fire that burned barn to ground remains unknown, as does reason pumper truck malfunctioned, but emergency response time was good
Improvement seen in most categories of fire calls; rare technical rescues, hazmat situations fall short of goal
Recent incidents remind us of just how dangerous intersections are when we are responding to an emergency
A great many fire apparatus dealers and manufacturers will work with you and give you some good prices during this down economy
Excessive speed might have caused Firefighter Brandon Little, who died Jan. 18, to lose control while driving to call
Non-profit organization SEMS is expected to cease ambulance operations soon because of financial problems
Demonstrations will be held comparing new ladder truck to truck it’s replacing, a 1975 ladder truck up for auction soon
$185,250 grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security will help Cleburne County fire department purchase new vehicle
Fire chief thinks chances for sale are good: Thousands of motorists will pass truck every day, some of whom may collectors of fire apparatus
AMR says it will save $250,000 by being given 2 more minutes to arrive at emergencies if firefighters arrive on scene first
Pumper truck malfunctioned when firefighters tried to draw water from pond; chief says fire apparatus is inspected weekly
Mayor of Australian town defends firefighters under investigation for ignoring safety procedures by driving through floodwaters
Whenever we respond to structure fire, having access to, securing water source is vital component of overall fireground operation
Vallejo station closed under weight of budget cuts may reopen by summer; fire administrators are running background checks on 10 potential new hires
Witnesses said Captain James Pennington slammed to ground on his back when ladder he scaled buckled, twisted, then collapsed without warning
Volunteer Firefighter Paul Brady was working on top of fire truck in 2006 when fellow firefighter drove it out of firehouse
Thomas Kelley, 51, was assigned to minimum-security part of prison, had violated parole for vehicle theft
Detroit man slammed into back of fire truck, then sued Frenchtown Township, firefighter who helped save his life
Suspect worked as firefighter at prison near Mexican border; deputies saw fire engine being driven erratically about 10 miles away
County’s Fire Board will consider locations for 2 new fire stations, begin buying equipment for those stations, eliminate more positions
1 advantage of newer engine is smaller wheel base so engine can get in and out of tight community areas
