Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
There’s no magic formula for knowing when to stop spending money on truck repairs, but here are some guidelines to make that choice easier
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
Images from the scene show a Delray Beach fire truck on its side, significantly damaged
Cambridge firefighters used Ladder 1’s aerial to rescue a woman trapped on the third floor
Emergency vehicle techs report the issues that most commonly cause fire apparatus to go out of service
The emblem will be displayed on more than 100 vehicles operated by the Tulsa Fire Department
The first symposium was created to address apparatus, maintenance and maintenance personnel issues
The fire chief wants to remain neutral in the eyes of the community
A transient jumped into a fire truck and attempted to pull the driver out of the cab
Cancer survivors or those battling cancer can write messages on the pink fire truck, ambulance or patrol car
The 24-year-old driver was attempting to merge back into the right lane when he struck the fire truck head-on
The crash occurred when two firefighters were on their way to a call
Authorities say the Ypsilanti Fire Department truck had its emergency lights operating
The volunteer fire department was responding to an EMS call when the incident occurred
The rig left the roadway and struck an embankment while responding to a call
Firefighter Roger Johns, 63, was serving as a guide when he was struck by a backing apparatus
The jury unanimously found that the fire district was responsible for causing the collision
The fire truck was en route to a nearby structure fire when the crash occurred
Firefighters were sent running for their lives after the driver barreled through an active crash scene
The engine crew was responding to three garbage trucks on fire when an explosion occurred right in front of them
The booster line is as old as motorized apparatus, and during that time it has been the darling and the goat of the fire service
Older fire rigs can be deafening to ride in and work around, but it doesn’t have to be that way
Fast-hardening firefighting foam may offer better firefighting properties and less environmental impact
The truck and crew just got back from a call shortly before the fire; no one was injured
The volunteer firefighter, who refused a blood test, was also driving with a suspended license
The Potter County Fire Department truck was in for repairs when the theft occurred
The fire truck was left unlocked and unattended during routine fire training
Crews inside the station heard a loud popping noise; they found the truck on fire
An operator and four firefighters were on board at the time of the collision
Officials said the tractor-trailer didn’t yield and side-swiped the rig
The fire truck was traveling in heavy rain and low visibility when the crash occurred
The firefighters tried to cover up the incident, claiming someone sideswiped the rig
The acquisition enhances REV’s product offerings, particularly with custom chassis pumpers, aerials and industrial apparatus
A fire captain goes public after a fire truck had to be towed after breaking down while battling a blaze; the department is down to almost no working apparatus
