Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Understanding liability issues regarding patient transport, confined-space assistance and emergency intersection entry
Images from the scene show a Delray Beach fire truck on its side, significantly damaged
Cambridge firefighters used Ladder 1’s aerial to rescue a woman trapped on the third floor
Ogdensburg officials hope being awarded AFG funding will allow them to purchase a mini-pumper to reduce wear on older apparatus
No firefighters were hurt, but the driver was taken to the hospital in unknown condition
Firefighters are currently converting a 5,000-gallon military diesel tanker to haul water
Firefighter Patrick Cullum discusses the pain and lessons from an incident that killed Chief Kenneth Lehr and his desire to honor his mentor and friend
Two departments received cargo trucks and used them to rescue seven people during a flood
Roadsides are among the most dangerous environments firefighters and medics enter; here are ways to keep your crew safe on scene
The truck will help increase efficiency in fighting fires for their spread out region
A perfectly restored fire truck is the envy of many a fire department; here’s what you need to know to take an old rig from rust bucket to beauty queen
Technology and innovation are improving safety and functionality at the tip of the ladder
The fire truck sustained minor damage; the firefighter in her POV was taken to the hospital
The department will receive six new ladder trucks within the next month to offset the inoperable ones
He suffered a broken neck, jaw, damage to his eye sockets and several burns; he was in fair condition after surgery
All of the firefighters were wearing seatbelts; some soreness was reported after the crash
Ken Lehr, 59, was setting up a landing zone when he was backed over by fire truck he was preparing to get on
The rig’s driver was preparing to close a road so a helicopter could land when he struck the chief
If the tax goes into effect, city leaders want to replace an aging fire truck
The pick up truck uses both compressed natural gas and gasoline; the fire chief expects to save 80 percent on gasoline
Despite placing fault with the engine’s driver, no charges are being filed in connection to the April 16 incident
The firefighter was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition
The 18-year-old male was running lights and sirens on his stolen-truck joy ride
Two firefighters, who were in the truck when it was hit, were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
The two firefighters are accused of lying about how the crash occurred; video footage contradicts their story
Roadways are high-risk environments for firefighters; the company officer’s actions can be a deciding factor in firefighter safety
It appears the fire truck was struck from behind; no injuries were reported at the scene
They were charged $25,000 for improper training and equipment after a firefighter was killed and three others hurt
More important than the rig itself is what’s inside; doing a full, honest inventory will help you get the most of your rehab unit
Recalls happen more often than you think; learn how those who have had rigs recalled dealt with being down a truck
The firefighter was sitting on the back of a rig when a large pickup truck pulled into the station, pinning him; he’s in stable condition
The biggest fire truck in the U.K. comes with a piercing nozzle, as does a newly supplied super-hose that allows crews to tackle a blaze outside a building
They were responding to a traffic accident on a steep mountain road; the firefighters’ injuries did not appear to be life-threatening
They noticed something was wrong when the rig rolled through a light; they performed CPR and used an AED to save the driver’s life
