Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
With the different financing options, it is important to know where the department wants to be at the end of the payment schedule
In the fire department’s fleet, 63% of the engines, 33% of the trucks and 20% of the tower ladders have been in use longer than their 15-year recommended lifespan
Bellingham firefighters highlighted fire service history when placing their new Pierce fire engine in service
As the automotive industry revs its engines for EVs, questions remain for some fire service leaders
A $1.1-million fire truck damaged when its ladder accidentally struck a power line has not been determined to be a total loss, “despite rumors to the contrary”
The fire truck is an old model that is no longer in service, and police were waiting for the driver to be finished at a hospital before asking if he owns it
Chief Marc Bashoor learns the up-and-coming trends in fire service innovation, technology and communication from leaders at Fire Rescue International
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Spartan Chief Operating Officer Tom Ninneman about firefighter safety on the road and how the company is working to make cabs safer
Extreme weather, natural disasters and line breaks can damage fire hydrants and limit water supply
South Portland Fire Department firefighters were training with a new ladder truck when they accidentally hit a power line with the aerial
ARFF1 is equipped with a watering system to extinguish a ground fire, a compressed air line to run power tools and an infrared camera to help identify hot spots
Leave prime real estate – and enough space – for the aerial truck to operate at 100% capacity
Wichita firefighters are worried that putting Engine 6 in reserve, as the city plans to do, would impact the safety of the residents
Regulations and safety features, adopted from passenger vehicles and top-heavy fire apparatus, are protecting firefighters in transit
Implement the weapons of mass destruction operational concepts of time, distance and shielding to protect firefighters at traffic incidents
Implement initial and continuous training on emergency vehicle operation SOGs, vehicle dynamics and defensive driving to combat the second greatest cause of firefighter LODDs
Every responder should be trained on four roadway safety basics to prepare for the hazards they face on every trip outside the fire station
The Youngstown Fire Department will eliminate three fire captain and three lieutenant positions in an effort to alleviate financial troubles
A government-approved method to refurbish SCBA units and cylinders can provide significant savings to fire departments
The new system helps drivers give emergency vehicles a route through traffic by forming an “emergency corridor”
The Denver Fire Department ladder truck was responding to a call about a water main break when the pavement began to sink and crack, trapping the back wheels
Jason Persyn drove people who were touring the station on a fire truck without permission from his supervisors, according to officials
Firefighters are worried the equipment, which often breaks down at critical times, is putting lives at risk
Firefighters waited 11 hours for a tow truck to arrive after their 14-year-old apparatus broke down after a back-to-school event
By addressing configuration, materials used and ventilation operations, the fire apparatus can avoid contamination by turnout gear
This issue focuses on improvements in apparatus safety, and the need for a renewed look at the importance of driver training and operator understanding
Monaca Fire Department No. 1 was awarded the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant to replace their old aerial truck
Investigate incidents that damage fire equipment or apparatus before disciplining those involved
Connor O’Grady allegedly sideswiped a telephone pole after taking the fire truck out for a ride with another firefighter
Proper storage for self-contained breathing apparatus will reduce contamination in the crew cab and improve firefighter safety on the apparatus
Firefighters were responding to a call about an SUV being swept away by the sinkhole when their truck fell and landed on top of the vehicle
Tracking your first due area demographics, response details, and firefighter gear and apparatus details will make applying for grants a breeze
A man who stole a Sacramento fire engine led law enforcement agencies on an 85-mile chase
Fire departments/EMS must carefully coordinate with police to provide rapid initial treatment and patient transport in mass casualty incidents
