Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Capt. RK Smithley has helped drop over 175,000 gallons of fire retardant during more than a dozen flights in two days
Rumors spread on social media that fire apparatus were being delayed or turned away due to emissions inspections
Springfield’s Stephen Balboni said he has mixed feeling about leaving the job he always loved
One civilian was wounded in the shooting near a gas station on Monday
From ground-based robots to space-based tools, there are several high-tech products making waves in the fire service
Retired FDNY Firefighter Frank Pizarro wanted to bring the tradition of carrying caskets on a memorial fire engine to Las Vegas
The Jamison firefighter was transported to a local medical center with non-life-threatening injuries
The firefighter was helping prepare for a funeral procession for a retired firefighter when he lost his footing
Adding rapid response vehicles to your fleet offers versatility, customization at a lower cost of acquisition and operation
Officials at the volunteer fire department said the thief’s getaway caused “major damage to the station”
State Auditor Brian Colón turned over his findings to the New Mexico State Police and called the situation “a complete breakdown in the system”
Grant Township Firefighter Michael Buitendorp died Wednesday while responding to a report of a camper fire
Smart storage does more than help you get the most out of limited space – it also helps keep crews safe
Tacoma Firefighters IAFF Local 31 criticized the plan in an open letter, saying it would significantly impact service levels
The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were en route to a call at the time of the incident
Crews used an aerial to reach riders stranded on the Wave Breaker ride
The truck was being transported from a repair shop when it ignited
Wilkes-Barre Fire Department leaders dedicated the new Pierce Enforcer 107-foot ascendant tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck
A recent storm knocked out power to surveillance systems that could have helped identify the thief
The brush truck was destroyed in June when a burned tree it had just extinguished fell on top of it
Using the right wheel chocks on a flat surface goes a long way to reducing risk
Ellinwood Fire Chief Chris Komarek said the truck was traveling at high speed when it crashed into the station, sparking a fire
Guidance for an apparatus committee charged with developing specifications for a new pumper
The engine has been in the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop since the museum was closed for COVID-19 restrictions
Authorities say the engine was driven for about three miles before the suspect was apprehended
Tips for departments seeking alternatives to traditional gear
The engine is designed specifically with an independent suspension that will allow personnel to make tighter turns on the narrow streets
Three Chesterton firefighters walked away unharmed after the collision caused the fire truck’s cab to completely detach
The Pasadena firefighter was hospitalized after the incident during an apartment fire
Firefighters report losing track of time due to sleep-deprivation, worrying about their own families evacuating
Ads on Craiglist are advertising fire trucks for use to fight wildfires, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $69,000
Strike teams, search and rescue crews, aircraft and convoys of ambulances headed to the Gulf Coast area before and in the aftermath of the Category 4 storm