Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Recent incidents remind us of just how dangerous intersections are when we are responding to an emergency
An Everett fire engine was stolen during an EMS call and driven through city streets, crashing into trees, signs and vehicles before being abandoned
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits
Officials are scratching their heads at how to pay for the new ladder truck, which was purchased earlier this month
The chief called the crash scene “disturbing”
The truck cost $100,000, but the dept. was able to purchase the rig for $4,300
A $100K grant helped the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Dept. purchase a new water tender truck
A research report claimed each speed hump adds a 10-second delay for responders
The new truck was paid for by donations and grants, and will replace a repurposed military truck
A wider field of vision and audiovisual alarms make it easy to back up fire apparatus safely
A sedan collision sent three firefighters to the hospital with non-critical injuries
The summer 2016 edition focuses on the best ways to evaluate and buy new or used fire apparatus, as well as how to restore those antiques
Here’s a four-tiered process to reduce the risk of your apparatus or ambulance getting stolen and limit the damage if it does
Diesel fuel additive serve an important role in protecting and enhancing a rig’s engine; here’s low down on them
The Indiana refinery has its own fire department, complete with rigs, pumps and hoses
The truck tire blew out on the highway, causing the vehicle to cross the median and veer into a ditch
A 37-year-old man was struck in the head by the passenger side mirror
Fifteen years in the making, a rare Packard fire truck from 1938 will be on display in Wisconsin
San Luis’ new ambulance service predicts it will be able to respond up to five times faster than contractors
With bigger fire rigs and improved camera technology, here are things to know before you buy
A volunteer firefighter/EMT talks about his used fire truck experience and how it led him to start his own company
Being overweight is bad, especially when it comes to brush trucks; here’s how to order the right chassis for the application
The department expressed concerns that the flag may put firefighters at risks for ‘extremists targeting the fire engine’
A compromised supply line is a compromised fire attack; this simple tool can keep the water flowing
The firefighter who drove the truck said he thought the traffic light was green and used the horn before crossing
The tanker rig rolled over three times after veering off the road
The preliminary investigation shows that the truck carrying three firefighters overturned when a tire failed
The fire truck fell 25 feet after a crash had severely damaged the bridge’s infrastructure
Firefighters from four departments responded to the fire, which sent one firefighter the hospital for smoke inhalation
FEMA bestowed the dept. with a $250,000 grant Friday
Officials found one empty and one partially consumed beer in the truck
Officials said the truck veered off the road when the firefighter lost control
Firefighters responded to the station for a vehicle-crash call to find the door kicked in, their truck and gear destroyed and their engine badly damaged
