Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
From grants to bonds to contingency funds, explore strategies to keep apparatus purchases on track despite rising costs
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions—all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service
At FDIC International 2025, Medix Ambulances will showcase its latest high-performance Type I and Type III models—built for durability, rapid deployment, and the demanding needs of today’s Fire/EMS teams
Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
The money would have paid for repairing the turntable gears on the 30-year-old truck
The program will allow for the transfer of excess military vehicles and equipment to local fire departments
Chief David Kimbrell’s involvement in the purchase of the defective truck played a critical role in his departure
Fire crews worked to free a person who was stuck inside the car; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The driver of the rig and his four passengers were not injured; the motorcyclist sustained major injuries
One person was reported to be in serious to critical condition, while the other was taken to a hospital in fair condition
The challenge is part of a program to raise money for fighting ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease
The catastrophic crash punctured the engine’s fuel tank; Fire Chief Todd Rummel died of smoke inhalation while unconscious
The firefighters were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The injured were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; officials said the firefighters all seem to be OK
E-One V.P.: “It’s nothing dramatic, but we are seeing some bounce back.”
They broke into the volunteer station, stole one truck, crashed it and went back to steal a second truck
The vehicle is owned by Thomas Bruce, who owes $1.3 million in federal income taxes, penalties and interest for unpaid taxes
The fire truck was responding to a medical call when the crash occurred; firefighters said they didn’t see the motorcycle
There were five trucks inside the building and could be $1 million loss
The fire truck was stuck in the pavement up to its axle en route to a medical call; no one on the fire truck was injured
Jonathan French, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene; his mother, Lisa, a seven-year veteran, was airlifted to the hospital
The equipment lost includes at least one tanker truck and engine, along with millions of dollars’ worth of equipment
Firefighter Will Griffin was one of three firefighters who suffered serious injuries after an aerial failure during a training exercise
The truck struck an embankment, overturned and ejected the firefighter; he was not wearing a seatbelt
It is alleged that during the investigation of the accident both men lied about how the crash occurred
Sutphen voluntarily asked departments to remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
They lost two fire trucks, an all-terrain vehicle and all of their firefighting equipment
The pair had stolen $20,000 worth of equipment and were attempting to sell it when they were caught
There are times when it makes sense to rebuild that old brush truck; here’s a look at how to make that call and what it involves
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