Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
To get an idea of how many old rigs are still in service, we asked when departments moved to fully enclosed cabs
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine
The best tool we have available to reduce these wrecks is us
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
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
If one more fire truck breaks, the city will be forced to respond to fires with pickup trucks
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
