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

484498241_1122708293227639_8638284183009026966_n (1).jpg

Apparatus Crash

Apparatus crashes: Don’t let the intersections control you

June 25, 2025 01:08 AM

Marc Bashoor

Apparatus

Mass. firefighters use ladder truck to reach stranded flood victims

Flooding washed out the bridge serving as the only road access for some Leominster residents

September 13, 2023 09:02 AM

Apparatus Crash

Chicago fire engine crashes into house

Chicago police say the driver lost control of the fire engine before it struck the house

September 12, 2023 09:27 AM

Apparatus

Fuel error temporarily strands FFs at California wildfire

A diesel, gasoline mix-up affected 42 vehicles assigned to the Smith River Complex fire

September 11, 2023 11:37 AM

The Broadalbin-Kennyetto (N.Y.) Fire Company: HME

July 21, 2006 12:39 PM

The Garwood (N.J.) Fire Department: Pierce Manufacturing

July 21, 2006 12:30 PM

The Hamlin (N.Y.) Fire Department: E-One

July 21, 2006 12:12 PM

The Iron River (Wis.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE

July 21, 2006 12:06 PM

The Fayal (Minn.) Fire Department: CustomFIRE

July 21, 2006 10:29 AM

Pa. town gets no bids on used fire truck

July 19, 2006 12:04 PM

Costly repairs expected in Mo. firetruck collision

July 12, 2006 07:27 AM

Former Mass. firefighter still coming to rescue; helps town to buy firetruck

July 11, 2006 08:10 AM

Maine town proceeds with rescue truck purchase plan after opposition petition drive fails

July 10, 2006 02:20 PM

Driving with ABS: STOMP, STAY and STEER!

July 07, 2006 11:40 AM

Chris Daly

Firefighters learn truck safety in Maine; ‘Stand Down’ classes stress caution

July 02, 2006 07:37 AM

Four Detroit firefighters injured when fire truck crashes into home

June 27, 2006 09:28 AM

Tenn. firehouse takes time for safety

June 26, 2006 07:30 AM

Retiring Auburn, N.Y., fire chief fulfills wish on ladder truck

June 25, 2006 09:35 AM

Departments report on Stand Down-related activities

June 23, 2006 10:58 AM

NFPA report finds increase in firefighter deaths during training

June 23, 2006 07:44 AM

Calif. firefighters stand down, clean for mass inspection

June 23, 2006 05:19 AM

S.C. firefighter injured by passing truck

June 23, 2006 04:51 AM

Va. firefighters show gratitude on truck

June 23, 2006 04:49 AM

Non-emergency vehicle response reduces accidents

June 21, 2006 09:27 AM

Missing Syracuse, N.Y., fire truck found in half-hour

June 21, 2006 07:16 AM

Stand down focuses on vehicle safety

June 19, 2006 12:37 PM

Pa. firefighters rescue fellows with ‘huge’ donation

June 15, 2006 07:22 AM

Lansford, Pa., firehouse holds celebration; dedicates new truck, awards firefighters

June 13, 2006 06:38 AM

Old ambulance converted into unit for Texas fire investigators

June 12, 2006 07:43 AM

Parents of fallen Texas firefighter sue American LaFrance for negligence

June 08, 2006 06:56 AM

Alaska fire department gets new hazardous-material and rescue truck

June 08, 2006 06:03 AM

Use a backer/spotter when reversing apparatus

May 22, 2006 12:14 PM

San Francisco fire engines to use biodiesel fuel

May 19, 2006 07:35 AM

Pull to the Right

May 08, 2006 10:42 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Apparatus

FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.