Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
As an MPO it’s important to know your response area and its target hazards and have a command of water supply issues
Reviewing the fundamentals of water and how to estimate your available supply
Here’s how to correct the most common pump operator mistakes and bonus tips from seasoned fire service veterans
The rig was not on an emergency call and wasn’t moving fast when the bicyclist rode into the side of the truck
All of the firefighters were conscious and alert; a passenger in the SUV died of his injuries
Joseph Owsley was escorted to the fire department and greeted by family and friends after his release from the hospital
All of their injuries were minor; there’s no word yet on how the rig overturned
The rig was responding to a vehicle accident when it overturned; the firefighter is in stable condition
The smaller vehicle will not respond to medical calls, and firefighters on board will be able to break away and respond to emergencies when needed
Firefighters tried to brace the sinking tire with a large piece of wood, but it snapped, sending chunks of wood everywhere
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
More than a shiny place to mount the Q, planning the front bumper function is a big part of specifying a new truck
The firefighter sustained a head and back injury from the fall; the cause of the incident appears to be a failed door latch
Their original rig burned in a grass fire on April 1; another volunteer fire department agreed to sell them their spare rig
Each grant is worth $50K; one will help buy a new ambulance, the other will go toward a new pumper
Both trucks being replaces are more than 30 years old; mayor objects to the purchase saying money is not available
Two firefighters were ejected and three had to be extricated; two are in critical condition and three are in serious condition
They both suffered minor injuries and were said to be wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash
Gary Lee Philpot, 34, was released from duty because he did not comply with the terms of his probationary status
The firefighters were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the rig is a total loss
Grants can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities, new equipment purchase, debt reduction and training and certification of staff
The new design offers more cab space, a tighter turn radius and better weight distribution
The firefighters received minor burns; no other injuries were reported
Lynn Tilton purchased American LaFrance in 2005; ALF filed for bankruptcy in 2008 citing $100 million in debt
Firefighters escaped without injury, but the truck is a total loss
After a lifetime of building aluminum trucks, E-One rolled out a 105-foot steel tower
Firefighter Benjamin Haskins was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries
The recalls are related to sudden engine shut down and malfunctioning handles that may cause doors to open during a crash
The woman, believed to be seven or eight months pregnant, was ejected from the car; a firefighter suffered minor injuries
The firefighter was thrown against a wall and his helmet fell off; part of a chimney was also knocked loose and fell
The “BackSafe” system is now ready for market and allows a driver and spotter to communicate by color code over two wireless devices
The firefighters’ injuries were not considered life-threatening; they were treated and later released from the hospital
