Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
No loss of time due to an injury from falling out of your rig is acceptable, and certainly not a loss of life
Darby Township police seized two fire trucks and shut down the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, citing insufficient certified firefighters.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
About 85 Teamsters at Sutphen, Columbus’ main fire truck supplier, are on strike, raising concerns as the city faces an aging fleet
A White Oak Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, along with his dad and brother, used a county-owned apparatus to help a neighbor burn debris
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
The Dallas Fire-Rescue lieutenant was one of four firefighters injured when their fire engine hydroplaned and fell off an overpass
An investigation found that a Dallas Fire-Rescue engine hydroplaned before going off overpass
Four Dallas firefighters are in stable condition after their fire engine went off an overpass and landed on a railway commuter line
A Coon Creek firefighter was killed and two firefighters were injured when their fire engine crashed
The Longview Fire Department’s new fire engine cost approximately $740K
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
ARP funding has allowed Lowell officials to purchase new fire apparatus and equipment
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Vince Lombardi took his team back to the fundamentals; sometimes fire officers must do the same
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
Effective responses to the latest chemical threats
The Kansas City Star seeks the unredacted information in a dispute between the city and union over the firefighter’s employment
Mansfield Engine 33 was struck while responding to an MVC
Two customized Sea-Doos will help cut down the department’s water rescue response times
Three CAL FIRE firefighters were able to pull themselves from the wreck and were hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries
The engineer’s duties go far beyond the apparatus
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A Brockton firefighter’s leg was pinned on an aerial ladder during the fire
A ladder truck was used to get close to the bear in the Camp Hill park
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
L.A. County Engine 16 was responding to a call when a man jumped in front, climbed onboard and started hitting it
Wiggins Firefighter Kaille Randolph credits her seat belt and PPE with saving her life
Hanover Fire Station 2 housed a fire engine, tender and two brush units
DIY first aid kits can be lower cost, more compact and disposable; these quick medic kits are simple to build and carry on every apparatus
Defensive mode means positioning farther away from the scene to avoid the collapse zone
