Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Getting water from a static source to an apparatus is a critical component of rural firefighting; here’s the drafting equipment you’ll need
Lodi’s Pierce tiller will help firefighters tackle emergencies on narrow city streets and tall structures
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
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
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
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