Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
A lot of advances have taken place technology wise, but not enough is being done at the local level to protect firefighters
Officials plan to increase the number of reserve fire apparatus, add more rapid response units and purchase more apparatus in the next fiscal year
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
Fire Chief Randy Burbank was in the rig at the time and suffered minor injuries
Three firefighters on board were uninjured; El Nino-driven rain storms are likely to blame
The rig rolled over at an icy intersection; the firefighters sustained scrapes and bruises
This semi-pulled pumper system designed by a naval engineer redefined “big water”
It’s unclear if any firefighters were hurt; a freezing rain advisory has been issued
Buying consortiums are a way to save money if you don’t mind a shared set of truck specifications
Two firefighters received minor injuries; the rig sustained considerable damage
It was an extremely close call, but the firefighter escaped the ball of flames uninjured
Both rigs were running lights and sirens, but the firefighter driving the ambulance ran a red light
Because motorists forget how to drive in winter weather, firefighters need to take extra safety measures on MVAs
Niagara Falls firefighters used aerial rigs to rescue several victims; the chief reports found people hanging out the window upon arrival
The tornado flattened the station, destroyed equipment and fire trucks
Firefighters were getting their rescue boats and equipment ready in anticipation of a large amount of expected rainfall
They were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the driver was charged with failure to maintain reasonable control
Of the new products introduced this year, these nine have to potential to greatly improve firefighting
A damaged fire truck will be out of service until it’s repaired and re-certified; all personal protective equipment was destroyed
The rig was moving toward a median on an interstate so its crew could assist another accident scene when it got struck from behind
They were awarded $267,500 for the purchase of a new pumper truck, which brings the county to a total of seven trucks
Firefighters claim Federal Signal Corp. failed to install protective devices that would’ve redirected the 120-decibel noise
No firefighters were seriously hurt and officials are investigating the cause of the fire
The move ends the company’s involvement in fire apparatus
Not every emergency scene has road access, which is all the more treacherous in winter weather; here are six solutions to getting there
Picking the correct seating involves factoring safety, staffing and storage; here’s how to do the math
The new system includes external water deluge systems, in-cab air breathing systems and protection equipment for vehicle wiring, water and fuel lines
Thirty-four firefighters claim they suffered permanent hearing loss; each firefighter is seeking $150,000 in damages
The department was using the aerial to decorate the station with Christmas lights
One adult and three children were injured; two of the injured were listed in serious condition
The Denton Volunteer Fire Department truck was en route to a fire when it collided with an SUV
Firefighters detained the man and called the sheriff’s department to come pick him up
The rigs light up to the notes of “Wizards in Winter” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
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