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
Whether protecting interstate highways or country roads, roadway incidents require vigilance in the course of successful on-scene tactical outcomes
Firefighters focused on shuttling and flowing water in several drills
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
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
5 of 7 new vehicles are called Global Strikers whose task is to fight fires at airport
The newer engine will replace a 25-year-old unit
Jury deliberated for 4 hours before awarding $800,000 in damages for 2009 incident that killed 2 firefighters
Drivers are supposed to be held accountable for red-light tickets, even when running lights and sirens
Fire department made in-house modifications to an existing pump to speed response time to some incidents
Neither a jack of all trades nor a master of none, the quint will fill specific needs
Knowledge of roads, vehicles, drivers are critical to safe arrival at emergency
Mass. town voters told the department to reconsider its need for a used fire truck
Seagrave Model 66 once brought Livermore, Calif. firefighters to their calls
The cost of borrowing is usually less than the cost of inflation, making it cheaper to buy today
Charitable group will send 3 fire engines, medical supplies and uniforms to Africa
