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
A power line fell on a rig as San Francisco firefighters faced a top-floor fire, threatening exposures
The Dublin tanker was returning from a field fire when it went off the road and into a ditch
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
18-wheeler rear-ended an apparatus working a vehicle crash on the interstate
After trying to sell the apparatus, the filmmaker surprised the fire department with the donation
Firefighter Josef Tadijanac has undergone 2 surgeries to restore circulation from knee down
Chief: Some part of truck hit center column between garage doors, causing much of building’s front to collapse
Brindlee Mountain is donating apparatus to help the department get back on its feet
Town official noticed unusual charges on fire department’s fire truck gasoline credit card
New aerial units rolled out this spring are getting taller
Nearby pilots were not sure whether debris they saw falling from sky was ‘space junk’ or meteor
City fire officials say Alternative Response Vehicles will speed response time, save on fuel costs
Administrators contend incident doesn’t reflect relationship that has developed between fire and police
Man climbed tree for exercise but got stuck upside down by 1 leg, dangling 30 feet from ground
Use hard numbers to guide your decision on whether to keep and repair or dump that old apparatus
What you need to know about this relatively new apparatus tank choice
Dozens of fire trucks were at scene; aerial tanker sprayed water for about 1 hour
Maximillion Piccolomini claims Methuen Firefighter John Paintigini left fire truck parked in travel lane so he could buy ice cream
Officials say realignment plan will improve efficiency, but firefighters fear it will threaten public safety
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