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
A tire came off a tower ladder assigned to Truck 23, damaging two vehicles
In the past, the Dracut Fire Department has donated essential gear to the Cambita Fire Department
Three desperately needed ladder trucks are among 11 new rigs to be purchased after an audit found firefighters had no reserve apparatus and sometimes relied on pickup trucks
The converted, specially engineered and just plain odd-looking fire trucks may not have a place in everyday life, but they are worth a closer look
Fire Chief Dave Anderson was listed in critical condition for injuries to his chest
A fund has been set up to help the injured firefighters; one firefighter underwent back surgery
A firefighter riding in the rear of the ladder truck was treated for a shoulder injury
Sutphen said departments should remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
The blunder in D.C. was set right by firefighters exercising their political clout; something we should do for grant funding
Three fire trucks were damaged in the blaze and the fire caused $1.5 million in damages
The fire was started when a truck lost its tire and its bare rim scrapped along the asphalt
If the town shares a truck, it might need to sign agreements with both towns to ensure a truck is available
The program helps cash-strapped rural departments by supplying them with surplus military vehicles to rebuild and reuse
The department needed the pumper as its coverage area expanded to the county
We gathered the most compelling responses and now invite you to join in by adding your own reason
A good program for both the fire service and the country unexpectedly stopped; you can and must help bring it back
Chief Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster was driving the apparatus when it overturned, causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle
From connected vehicle to seatbelt safety, these new apparatus techs are mind blowing
An agreement between DoD and EPA calls for destroying the vehicles rather than giving them to fire departments
Sutphen Corp. picked up the truck to make the necessary repairs at no cost to the fire department
Robert Thomas, 52, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash
The truck manufacturer, the insurance company and an independent investigator are looking into the cause
Solar-capturing technology has made it easier to keep fire truck and ambulances fully charged without leaving them running, and saves money
While not as popular as in Europe, swap-body modular apparatus have a definite place in the U.S. fire service
Visiting numerous fire stations in New Zealand and Australia gave me perspective on the U.S. fire service and appreciation for theirs
The program now let’s departments borrow $350,000 and don’t charge interest; that’s $100,000 more than previously
All the trucks and equipment inside were destroyed, but no one was injured
Valley Regional Fire and Rescue received $228,637 and Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1 received $237,500
Both firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries and are in stable condition
The department suspended the driver without pay for two weeks and the onboard captain was suspended without pay for one week
While the damage was extensive, Chief David Nondorf said he believes the truck can be repaired
The woman claimed being stopped by a firefighter in a fire truck violated her rights
Fire officials said the new fire truck is needed to replace two aging pieces of equipment and to provide a higher ladder to reach the top of several city structures
