Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Two members of the Summit Volunteer Fire Department were injured in an apparatus crash
The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
The department wants to purchase a combination fire and rescue vehicle, which would replace a 1991 rescue truck
The fire truck marked the second time in less than 24-hours that a vehicle outside a polling place raised concerns from community members
If you are thinking about adding an ATV or snowmobile for winter rescues, or if you have one and don’t have your SOPs and training in order, here’s what you need to know
The fire chief said the new additions will not only help save lives, but honor the military while doing so
Connor Murray, 39, is accused of slashing six tires on three different vehicles
In addition to the ABCDs, fire apparatus need to carry Class K extinguishers for residential and commercial response
Officials said the driver heard the truck’s sirens and thought it was coming from behind him, so he pulled into the intersection to move over
The firefighters were taken to a hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries; the driver of the vehicle was also hurt
The driver of the fire truck was charged with driving to the left of the center line
Firefighter Keith Bernoir’s name and date of death has been inscribed on the side of the engine as a memorial to him
Eric Hurst said he purchased the rig for $13,000 after seeing it for sale online
The man drove around barricades before crashing into the helicopter and hitting a fire truck
Just before she was struck, Jeffny Pally was “seated on the ground with her back against the exterior portion” of one of the doors at the back of fire dept.'s garage
The crew was driving on a narrow road when the rig attempted to make room for a passing vehicle
The department has resorted to using outdated trucks and borrowing vehicles from other departments
Relying on emergency vehicle techs will improve a department’s bottom line, response capability and overall safety
The fire truck was returning from a call when the minivan was clipped and spun into the rig
The shift commander has been placed on an administrative duty position as the investigation continues
We shared some great experiences together and at times was my only friend out in the middle of nowhere New Mexico
The chief was denied permission to take the ladder truck, but did so regardless
The firefighter was not injured and the fire truck received little or no damage
Each team will attempt to pull a 55,000-pound rig as fast as they can to raise money for the Texas Special Olympics
Two Cal Fire firefighters were pushing a disabled vehicle to the right shoulder just before the crash
One was ejected during the roll and sustained serious injuries; the other stayed in the rig and suffered minor injuries
Both the fire truck and the passenger vehicle sustained minor damage; no firefighters were hurt
The Grapevine Fire Department is seeking to raise $10,000 to restore the 1928 engine
With pickup trucks, SUVs and 4x4 vans getting a spot in more apparatus bays, it’s important to get the right vehicle for the job
The fierce competition for apparatus grant funding means you cannot afford a mistake on your application
Nothing turns a head faster than a pristine old fire truck, but taking it from a heap of metal to parade beauty queen takes planning, cash and hard work