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
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
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025
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
The two new pumpers were bought with USDA Rural Development grants
No firefighters were injured when the truck slid into a curb and rolled
Two recent breakdowns have created gaps in fire coverage; the average age of a Covington fire truck is 15 years
No other vehicles were involved in the incident; the call turned out to be a false alarm
The rig was headed to a structure fire when the incident occurred; all injuries are non-life-threatening
The rig was responding to a multi-vehicle crash in the area, which one witness said involved more than 10 cars
Police are determining which vehicle had the green light and who’s at fault; the fire truck had its lights and sirens on
Firefighters used their aerial to reach the man to expedite the rescue
It was another good year for the development of products that help make the job of firefighters safe, more effective and efficient
They were taken to the hospital after the crash; roads in the area were reportedly icy
The 24-year-old volunteer has been booted off the department and may face theft charges
Houston Fire Capt. Brad Hawthorne describes what it was like responding and rescuing a construction worker from a collapsing high-rise structure
There were some incredibly innovative firefighting tools introduced this year and an equally incredible amount of work left to do on that front
Two key pieces of legislation were made law by the efforts of firefighters; similar effort is needed in 2015 to protect our interests
The car hit the back of their parked fire truck; no firefighters were injured
The tower was responding to a call when it rolled, only the driver was injured
A lieutenant damaged the truck’s console shell while driving it into a garage
Officials believe one of the truck’s tires slipped off the road and then ran into a large tree, peeling back the metal roof of the cab
One firefighter had to be cut out of the rig and suffered severe injuries; the others were taken to the hospital to be treated
New salt mixtures are good for keeping roads ice-free, but play havoc on fire apparatus
Departments of all sizes and shapes have one thing in common: someone has banged up an apparatus; here are some of those stories
The party featured face painting, games, pizza, presents and the arrival of Santa on a fire truck
No firefighters were injured in the crash, but the fire truck sustained minor damage
The damage to the station was substantial; there were no reported injuries
Brian Johnston, 65, was one year shy of celebrating 50 years with the service
Gus Losleben was driving a fire truck to a house fire when he collided head-on with the log truck
Capt. Mike McBrien normally puts up the lights for his family every year, but after being run over by a fire truck, his plans were put on hold
The new law would take away automatic indexation of their pensions
