Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds after it lost all seven of its fire trucks and nearly all of its equipment in the fire
Camden union leaders say not having reliable trucks has created a perilous problem that already may have been tied to a resident dying in a recent house fire
One Green Valley VFD firefighter was transported to a hospital by helicopter and the other three firefighters were taken by ambulance
Knowing vehicle type, location, exposures and environmental conditions helps position apparatus for better safety and effectiveness
$5,000 from a local business will allow the fire department to replace a 17-year-old vehicle
The four Pierce Quantums were delivered this week
President Barack Obama signed bill Wednesday hastening addition of those aircraft at cost of $24 million
Firefighters efforts in hotel fire were slowed by 3 area fire hydrants that were not working
Scott Liberty 2 mobile air compressor and generator will help firefighters keep their air tanks filled
Battalion chief was driving with lights and sirens activated when another car allegedly ran stop sign
Announcement said organization would soon be contracting 1 air tanker from Alaska, 4 from Canada
Package essentially turns Ford F-150 into police, fire, or rescue-ready vehicle
Tohono O’odham Nation firefighters were battling an Arizona wildfire south of Tucson
The rule keeps the fire department from replacing apparatus nearing 30 years old
New legislation would speed government contracts for 7 new tankers by waiving 30-day waiting period
El Paso Fire Department officials were responding to medical call during incident
Took hands off steering wheel to flash sign to red-light traffic camera
Ground crews were aided again Wednesday by light helicopter doing water drops
In this economy, public and private partnerships must be explored and used
Modified Blackhawk helicopter can suck water from river or lake to fill 1,000-gallon tank in 60 seconds
City will pay $700K for the new rig and refurbish one of old aerial trucks
Nearly all of the money to buy a new brush truck came from private and business donors
Recent events have renewed calls for federal government to speed up efforts to modernize nation’s firefighting aircraft fleet
Improper apparatus positioning can compromise fireground activities
1882 Silsby Steamer among the historical pieces on display
The stolen rescue truck was recovered with nothing missing, police are investigating the theft
Dickeyville board approved funding a new apparatus to replace a 24-year-old unit
Citing no difference in visibility and better identification, the fire department will go from green to red apparatus
Critics fear use of military technology in civilian airspace poses threat to safety, privacy
Small pump panel and large storage area are some of the features
Fire officials say this was one of the largest rescue operations in recent history
Four ladders and one rescue truck are among the proposed budget cuts
Firefighting vehicles will help tackle summer forest blazes in Kosovo
