Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Increased firefighter safety and reduced manpower are two of the reasons to consider a pump-and-roll option on your next rig
Daily highlights, exhibit hall photos and videos, special honors and more
If you didn’t have the opportunity to walk the exhibit hall floor at Lucas Oil Stadium, check out these top products and apparatus from the conference
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
The federal government lays out specific training and use requirements for drones, but these are hurdles fire departments can easily clear
NFPA 1911’s new edition is out this year; here’s a look at the important changes
The firefighters were responding to a structure fire when the crash occurred
Deputies found some of the stolen items in Allen Burleigh’s vehicle in plain sight
A photo shows heavy flames and black smoke engulfing the truck behind its cab; no one was injured
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
The ultra-high pressure pump, tank and hose system fits in the back of a standard pick-up truck
The department has half as many ambulances, which are busy most of the day, as they do fire trucks
A member of the First Nation department had to boost the battery and left the rig running to charge
Standardizing guidelines for ambulance design and collision testing requirements can save lives
Crews were responding to a shed fire at the time of the crash; the firefighter was taken to a hospital for back pain
The driver was transported to the hospital for minor injuries; the rig sustained major damage
One firefighter received minor injuries when the fire department ladder truck he was on was struck
The incident occurred while crews blocked a roadway due to a previous crash
Eric Roland put his car in reverse, accelerated and knocked a paramedic to the ground
There were no injuries and a total amount of damage is still being calculated
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
The fire truck will be used to carry the caskets of fallen firefighters during their funeral processions
Thuong said he converted his Vespa into a fire vehicle to help respond to fires faster and reach difficult areas
Since firefighters had to get to the initial crash site, it summoned the driver to follow them to that scene
Chief James Cunningham ordered the firefighters via radio to get out of the burning rig
For the past decade, several fire trucks bore a memorial sticker for Lt. Bryon “Bubba” Johnson
Firefighter Michael Keyfauver was en route to a brush fire when the crash occurred
Both firefighters were transported to the hospital; one was airlifted and is in critical condition
Choosing the right crew with the right mindset is as critical as where you locate specific equipment
Two firefighters were in the bucket of the truck’s tower when the collapse occurred
Firefighters had set up the rig as a barrier to respond to a separate crash
The ambulance is a six-wheel drive vehicle that aims to help responders reach patients in isolated or off-road areas
Jeffny Pally’s parents allege the firefighter who operated the fire vehicle that struck their daughter did so with negligence and carelessness
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