Apparatus

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

Lithium-ion battery construction: Firefighters should know the differences

From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same

October 06, 2025 03:56 PM

Patrick Durham

Fire Department Management

Fleet planning: Building fire apparatus strategies for long-term service delivery

October 01, 2025 11:06 AM

Bruce Bjorge

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8 steps for keeping your fire apparatus cool this summer

August 11, 2025 10:17 AM

Robert Avsec

Exhaust Removal Systems

New video highlights the crucial importance of a Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction system for firefighters

Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel

February 26, 2024 04:25 PM

Fitness & Health

Cab of fire engine falls on Ariz. paramedic during maintenance

Gila Bend Paramedic Cody Jordan was critically injured when the cab unexpectedly fell on him

February 26, 2024 01:43 PM

Fitness & Health

Wis. FF injured in hovercraft crash released from hospital

Beaver Dam firefighters were injured while training on Beaver Dam Lake

February 19, 2024 09:40 AM

20 tips to improving fire tanker/tender safety

There were more fatalities in tanker/tenders than in pumpers and aerial apparatus combined in a 12-year period

October 15, 2009 10:26 AM

NC chief faces charge after driving fire truck into pole

October 15, 2009 04:56 AM

Proposed fire truck purchase stirs debate in Ohio city

October 08, 2009 05:36 AM

La. fire department puts cameras on all vehicles

October 06, 2009 05:04 AM

Ambulances

Computer system helps Ala. fire trucks navigate traffic

September 29, 2009 05:24 AM

Fire department celebrates 100 years of service in Mass.

September 28, 2009 05:14 AM

Legislation and Funding

New Fla. fire chief fights to defend budget

September 28, 2009 05:02 AM

Spec’ing the Right Fire Apparatus for the Job

September 27, 2009 02:05 PM

Lack of vehicle training contributed to LODD in NC, NIOSH finds

September 25, 2009 01:13 PM

University to buy new pumper truck for Ill. city

September 23, 2009 09:19 AM

Mud traps 6 Texas fire vehicles battling wildfire

September 22, 2009 04:54 AM

Ethanol plant training session to draw 11 Minn. fire departments

September 18, 2009 05:48 AM

Study highlights best practices for emergency vehicle visibility, conspicuity

September 15, 2009 10:16 AM

Fire Department Management

Mass. firefighters hope new station will yield faster responses

September 14, 2009 05:02 AM

Ohio fire chief adds ambulance without adding crew

September 12, 2009 07:29 AM

Ladders

Aerial ladder collapses, firefighter falls onto roof in Pa.

September 08, 2009 05:15 AM

Crews pull fire truck from LA sinkhole

September 08, 2009 04:41 AM

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How to buy fire apparatus

September 04, 2009 11:06 AM

FireRescue1 Staff

How to buy apparatus accessories

September 02, 2009 06:07 AM

FireRescue1 Staff

Iowa fire truck strikes chopper blade at accident site

September 01, 2009 10:07 AM

Ultra-high pressure suppression systems showcased at FRI

August 31, 2009 01:45 PM

Calif. fire department rescue truck rolls down hill, crashes

August 26, 2009 04:54 AM

Calif. firefighter upgraded to good condition after collision

August 25, 2009 09:42 AM

Video released showing NC fire truck rollover

August 25, 2009 06:31 AM

Horse-drawn fire chief’s cart returns to Calif. city

August 25, 2009 05:21 AM

Miss. fire department gets upgraded truck

August 21, 2009 12:49 PM

Va. firefighter charged after car rear-ends fire truck

August 21, 2009 05:00 AM

Put the Pump Chart on the Pump Panel

August 20, 2009 07:33 AM

In-Vehicle Monitoring for Fire Trucks

August 20, 2009 06:07 AM

Japan fire station gets new ‘dragon’ apparatus

August 20, 2009 05:39 AM

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