Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
Facility expansion adds seven new service bays and local pickup and delivery, enhancing emergency vehicle service capabilities across the region
Best practices for building your next apparatus – or fleet
The 31-year-old inmate, who had been on a CAL FIRE crew battling a wildfire outside Sacramento, drove the engine off the road and rammed it through a fence
Reviewing the evolution from the first motorized pump standard to the dawn of diesel and the rise of UHP and PTO pumps
The complexity of firefighter health exposures requires mitigation solutions beyond the fireground
Calera Fire-Rescue members hope to bring the rescue unit, which is currently for sale on Facebook Marketplace, back to Oklahoma
The Palm Coast Fire Department dedicated the new E-One Cyclone 100-foot ladder truck to the memory of Marine Sgt. Zachary J. Walters
The Palm Coast Fire Department dedicated the new E-One Cyclone 100-foot ladder truck to the memory of Marine Sgt. Zachary J. Walters
Generalities only go so far, but there are some consistent differences with training, fireground tasks and even personalities
INTERSCHUTZ USA will bring the world’s best in fire and EMS training, equipment and technology to Philadelphia in October 2021
West Palm Beach Fire Department is working with the city on plans to allow members of the public to see the new fire engines in the neighborhoods where they are being put into use.
The woman failed two sobriety tests administered by the police, and an open bottle of liquor was found in the woman’s vehicle
Madison Fire Department Station 8 is operating the new Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper
How to ensure safe operations around aircraft, plus what to do if caught unaware in a drop zone
The engine is one of three the Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue purchased and will receive by the end of the year, with each apparatus costing $627,000
From pressure alerts to data logging, tire pressure monitoring systems provide critical safety information
The year-long analysis by retired Fire Chief Bruce Fuerbringer found inadequacies in equipment, training, staffing, leadership and more
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
Members of the crowd climbed onto the engine and unfurled a section of fire hose, officials say
Gordon Graham talks about responsibly parking public safety vehicles outside of emergency calls and why firefighters should be aware of parking lawfully
State troopers said the apparatus was backing up when it hit William and Karolyn Reed, both 72
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do when members of the firehouse don’t necessarily want to show support for a specific organization or cause
Chief Bashoor discusses several recent rollovers and offers the 3 Gs of highway incidents to keep members safe on scene
Firefighters heard the gunshots from inside the firehouse living quarters
The behemoth apparatus has been used during significant events to help save lives
Use data to determine the appropriate apparatus for your department – and how staffing and tactics will change
Officials believe the shots were fired from a car that had been blocking the fire station driveway
Sutphen and Hale team up to build an industrial pumper with a unique design that delivers more flow and maximizes efficiency
Gordon Graham offers tips for how to use situational awareness and planning to foster safer operations with aerial ladders
First responders performed dozens of swift water rescues following record rainfall in the Nashville area
Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
Chicopee Chief Daniel Stamborski cited multiple delays during the manufacturing process, especially in obtaining parts, in the early days of the pandemic
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