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
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
Adams County Fire Rescue’s fire engine wrap will promote fentanyl awareness and education over six months
From how we fight fires to the trucks that get us there to how we structure command once on scene, 2013 will be a time of change
It is unclear if the firefighters were responding to a call when their apparatus crashed into the truck
There were no shortage of product advances in 2012, yet several stood out among the rest
Icy roads caused the apparatus to slip and slide for an entire block
250 firefighters and 50 apparatus worked 2 days to control the blaze thought to be fueled by stored chemicals
Rowe: ‘There’s nothing like climbing into your own fire truck’
The number of crashes of responders increased this year, but none resulted in deaths
Firefighters are forced to sleep in trucks or in personal vehicles to avoid being bitten
A report released Thursday said Firefighter Chris Presley did not yield to the right of way of Lauren Roady
Lauren Roady was killed after she was struck by an apparatus as she was crossing the street
Lauren Roady was crossing the street when the apparatus struck her
Son’s fast action averted head-on collision
Fire chief says this mishap is a result of an aging fleet
In addition to watching the Texas fire station be rebuilt, used apparatus dealer announced two $1,000 donations to fire departments during the show.
Due to safety concerns, a fire department is not allowing the Clauses to ride on their truck during a parade
The truck comes equipped with an array of rescue accessories
The firefighter’s friend reportedly didn’t see him and drove over him
While outside their vehicle an SUV lost control and crashed into the crew
The boat was named after the longest-serving fire chief, Louis Behrens
The truck is now out of service and will take months and thousands of dollars to repair.
The prototype designs are based on extensive input from firefighters
The 2012 Rosenbauer truck has a 78-foot ladder
Bucket on aerial used to rescue the driver
The amount is more than 8 times the annual budget and will likely go to buying a new fire truck
Other local companies are also donating medical equipment
The 1990 Spartan replaces a 1972 unit that failed its annual pump test
With firefighting equipment being stolen from on-scene rigs, fire officials will send an extra unit to act as security
The ambulance that was set for trade in will now be donated to the volunteer department
Police say evidence indicates the victim did not attempt to slow down before the collision
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