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

Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
A Tulsa business owner used his Seagrave ladder truck to ferry more than 50 unhoused people to warmth, shelter and safety during Winter Storm Fern
The CPSE Center for Innovation Strategic Scan proposes six actionable takeaways related to apparatus purchasing challenges
A battered FDNY Tower Ladder 9 was restored ahead of the 25th anniversary to honor the firefighters who never returned
Despite being injured, the Mill Creek hotshots assisted after the crash, providing medical attention to crew members and civilians
SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances
A Columbia fire engine crashed into a pole and ornamental neighborhood sign
The Eminence department’s seven trucks, along with other equipment, were destroyed
One person died after being struck a quarter of a mile away by one of the canisters from the Clinton Township fire
Six firefighters were injured in a crash while responding to a structure fire in Butler Township
Surveillance video shows the fire engine swerving to avoid hitting an SUV, then crashing into a Rockville Center store
During a brush fire, Colorado Springs Firefighter Wesley Cosgrove allegedly drove over a woman sleeping in a park
Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
Gila Bend Paramedic Cody Jordan was critically injured when the cab unexpectedly fell on him
Beaver Dam firefighters were injured while training on Beaver Dam Lake
Oroville had only one mechanic, a vacancy in staffing, and was falling behind schedule
Spalding County firefighters were alerted to smoke in the firehouse just before 3 a.m.
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
Understanding the shift from traditional 12-volt systems to innovative 48-volt architectures, with high-voltage systems becoming the new norm
Five firefighters were among six people injured in a collision with a car
Magnolia firefighters were injured when their fire engine collided with an SUV
The Fort Worth Fire Department provided updates on social media about the condition of four firefighters injured in a rollover
Four Fort Worth firefighters were injured when their fire engine overturned while responding to a fire
Lawrence Mill Firefighter Tony Baumgartner was a founding member of the department
Four Albany firefighters were injured in a rollover while responding to a call
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
A Monroe County firefighter suffered minor injuries in the crash east of Culloden
Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine
Tactical tips, safety guidelines and a key mantra to be successful in this role
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department fleet upgrades will enhance community safety with the advanced capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus
A Spokane Valley fire truck had been stopped at an MVA when it was struck by a vehicle
Icy conditions led to a close call for firefighters in Arnold
Vancouver paramedics were treating a patient when their squad was stolen and later abandoned
Breaking down fire attack directives into smaller steps allows crews to improve efficiency