Apparatus

Apparatus

8 steps for keeping your fire apparatus cool this summer

Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures

August 11, 2025 10:17 AM

Robert Avsec

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

EVs are heavier than you think

August 08, 2025 12:08 PM

Vincent Bettinazzi

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Apparatus Crash

Apparatus crashes: Don’t let the intersections control you

June 25, 2025 01:08 AM

Marc Bashoor

Firefighter about to close the door of his truck

Apparatus

Preventing fire equipment failures before they happen

Captium collects vehicle health and critical component data and provides insight to keep your department operationally ready

November 14, 2023 06:11 PM

Laura Neitzel

Apparatus

Photo, Video: LAFD fire engine burned in pallet yard blaze

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after a pallet yard fire significantly damaged the I-10 Freeway

November 12, 2023 07:36 AM

Apparatus

‘Our firefighters can’t keep begging for basics': Atlanta FFs struggle with apparatus shortage

Call volume has increased as Atlanta firefighters are forced to deal with equipment, staffing shortages

November 11, 2023 08:02 PM

Pregnant driver collides with fire truck in NJ

June 13, 2009 10:02 AM

Seat belts ‘probably saved’ firefighters in St. Louis collision

June 12, 2009 10:42 AM

Firefighter Safety: Time for a Change

June 12, 2009 08:29 AM

Charles Bailey

Ambulances

Stolen ambulance blocked by DC fire truck

June 10, 2009 05:24 AM

5 Ky. firefighters injured as fire truck overturns

June 09, 2009 05:35 AM

3 civilians killed in Mo. crash with apparatus

June 08, 2009 04:49 AM

Labor and Union Issues

Neb. fire union sues over truck staffing levels

June 05, 2009 12:25 PM

NJ department celebrates 135th anniversary

June 05, 2009 09:17 AM

Fire Department Management

Texas chief’s proposed cuts total $4.4 million

June 02, 2009 11:43 AM

Ariz. firefighters design highly detailed simulation program

June 02, 2009 05:48 AM

UK teen sentenced for impersonating firefighter, trying to steal apparatus

June 02, 2009 05:31 AM

Apparatus

Marked and Seen – Rear Apparatus Visibility

May 21, 2009 09:33 AM

Money woes halt repairs to Md. fire trucks

May 19, 2009 04:37 AM

11 fire trucks lost in UK as Fire Service College burns

May 17, 2009 01:33 PM

Fla. panel rejects firefighter transport of injured

May 11, 2009 05:24 AM

4 W.Va. firefighters hurt, 3 serious after crash in rain

May 05, 2009 12:29 PM

2 Ill. firefighters injured in apparatus crash during training

May 05, 2009 06:48 AM

Fire Department Management

Conn. chiefs scolded for drills with sirens, lights

May 04, 2009 06:44 AM

Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

Australian state plans record firefighting budget

May 03, 2009 08:00 AM

Mich. department gets replacement apparatus, new firefighters

May 02, 2009 08:10 AM

Conn. firefighter response drill halted by police

April 30, 2009 07:10 AM

NC department wins new pumper in FDIC contest

April 27, 2009 01:56 PM

Boston hires civilians to manage BFD fleet

April 27, 2009 05:00 AM

5 firefighters hurt in Md. crash

April 22, 2009 05:36 AM

American LaFrance to close Pa. plant

April 21, 2009 04:55 AM

Apparatus

3 Pa. firefighters hurt when truck overturns

April 20, 2009 07:06 AM

Repair or replace: Financial factors for apparatus

April 16, 2009 10:14 AM

New fire truck proves a tight squeeze for UK firehouse

April 16, 2009 09:32 AM

Safety

Tree slams into Atlanta fire truck

April 14, 2009 05:14 AM

Fire-based EMS

Fla. firefighters seek right to transport victims

April 07, 2009 05:22 AM

Apparatus

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