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

Apparatus

8 steps for keeping your fire apparatus cool this summer

August 11, 2025 10:17 AM

Robert Avsec

$1.1M grant helps Colo. city buy second hybrid fire engine

Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine

January 25, 2024 10:19 AM

Firefighter about to close the door of his truck

Fire Careers

5 tips for new engineers

Tactical tips, safety guidelines and a key mantra to be successful in this role

January 24, 2024 10:22 AM

Robert Avsec

Apparatus

Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department orders five custom Pierce fire apparatus with PACCAR engines

Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department fleet upgrades will enhance community safety with the advanced capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus

January 23, 2024 05:51 PM

Calif. widow sues fire truck company for 1987 LODD

August 08, 2008 05:19 AM

Federal Signal signs deal to sell E-One

July 17, 2008 12:05 PM

Lead by example

July 16, 2008 11:54 AM

American LaFrance plant in Summerville, S.C., to close

July 15, 2008 05:49 AM

Fireground Operations

Hoseline advancement: What the first-arriving interior attack crew needs to know

Tips for how to advance lines in an aggressive, intelligent manner

July 09, 2008 07:09 AM

Michael Lee

Ohio volunteer firefighter killed in rollover

July 08, 2008 04:46 AM

New truck boosts Utah department’s fire defenses

June 27, 2008 06:02 AM

Fuel-saving measures

June 11, 2008 08:30 AM

E-One lost more than $24 million in ’07

June 11, 2008 06:16 AM

Citizen parks pumper on street, angers Ill. neighborhood

May 22, 2008 05:17 AM

Vehicle protection system counters rollover hazards

May 15, 2008 01:08 PM

Improper set-up of aerial ladders with a locking waterway may put firefighters at risk

May 15, 2008 09:00 AM

Top 10 tips for purchasing fire apparatus equipment

May 06, 2008 06:20 AM

Hotel plan prompts need for new ladder truck in N.C.

May 01, 2008 01:26 PM

Cancer Foundation and MagneGrip Join Forces

April 21, 2008 12:59 PM

Fire truck must go; proceeds to benefit fire N.C. department

April 17, 2008 05:12 AM

Manufacturers display latest apparatus evolutions at FDIC

April 14, 2008 10:15 AM

American LaFrance exhibits at FDIC, discusses bankruptcy recovery

April 14, 2008 06:42 AM

Creditors reportedly back American LaFrance repayment plan

April 01, 2008 10:36 AM

American LaFrance brings in new CEO

March 21, 2008 05:13 AM

Wildland fire apparatus: How to spec out for safety, endurance

March 18, 2008 09:08 AM

Pa. fire truck for sale on eBay

March 13, 2008 01:24 PM

Federal Signal looks for E-One buyer

March 04, 2008 06:06 AM

N.Y. city’s rescue truck delayed

February 26, 2008 07:14 AM

Driving safety

February 04, 2008 08:32 AM

American LaFrance: What Does the Future Hold?

January 29, 2008 12:38 PM

American LaFrance answers bankruptcy, delivery questions for customers

January 28, 2008 08:34 AM

American LaFrance files for bankruptcy

January 28, 2008 07:53 AM

Fire truck, stolen from La. station, recovered

January 10, 2008 11:17 AM

Manufacturer replaces malfunctioning Mich. fire trucks

December 31, 2007 07:46 AM

Apparatus

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