Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
A Hartselle firefighter suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the fire engine
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
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
Driver-training simulators are pricey, but may help firefighters avoid more costly collisions
A strong financial argument can show the wisdom of buying a truck now rather than kicking the can down the road
A critical part to specing a new fire truck is accounting for the type, and weight, of the added equipment it will store
Fire department gets unanimous approval to replace its 1998 pumper
Learning modules, study and updated manual established for on-road safety
System provides info on ladder extension, rotation, elevation, load, hydraulic-oil pressure, engine data
French-based Gimaex’s units have been used in Europe and are being configured for the US market
Small-town thrift can have big-time fire consequences
Firefighters are using county fire trucks as they solicit donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at intersections
U.S. humanitarian group delivers donated firefighting equipment and opens the memorial
