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
The Pendleton County firefighter told officials the tanker wouldn’t brake when going down a hill
A Hancock Volunteer Fire Department tanker overturned while responding to a wildfire
The West Sacramento brush truck was traveling along a debris-strewn trail to extinguish a brush fire when it ran over two people
$18,000 Dept of Agriculture grant allows fire department to buy firefighting ATV
America’s oldest fire apparatus manufacturer examines its past and future
$800,000 trailer can model chemical plumes, conduct lab analysis, more
75-foot mid-Mount Ladder Tower Platform Truck will replace 22-year old vehicle
Fire director: Remaining equipment, firefighters would be able to provide sufficient coverage to city residents
After a fire destroyed his 130-year-old building, its owner made a huge monetary donation to show his gratitude
Truck often does not start, cannot respond to fire calls; deputy chief estimated it would cost $190,000 to replace
24 firefighters, 32 instructors have spent nearly two weeks learning how to drive, pump and maintain fire engines
Driver took hands off steering wheel, flashed 2 thumbs up as fire engine with lights and siren on sped through red light
Driver-training simulators are pricey, but may help firefighters avoid more costly collisions
A strong financial argument can show the wisdom of buying a truck now rather than kicking the can down the road
A critical part to specing a new fire truck is accounting for the type, and weight, of the added equipment it will store
Fire department gets unanimous approval to replace its 1998 pumper
Learning modules, study and updated manual established for on-road safety
System provides info on ladder extension, rotation, elevation, load, hydraulic-oil pressure, engine data
French-based Gimaex’s units have been used in Europe and are being configured for the US market
Small-town thrift can have big-time fire consequences
Firefighters are using county fire trucks as they solicit donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at intersections
U.S. humanitarian group delivers donated firefighting equipment and opens the memorial
$70,000 grant from Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program helped fund purchase
Driver of tractor trailer and EMT were also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Stay alert, things can turn bad fast in foul weather; likewise don’t be lulled by a sunny day
The nearly $800K AFG will replace a 1977 ladder truck
After Hurricane Katrina the volunteer department was left with only a pick up truck and small pump
Not having an aerial unit and enough water-flow capabilities hurt one fire department
With increase in medical calls, utilize SUV’s instead of sending apparatus
Man told witness he was ‘tired of the fire trucks and ambulances going down the street with their lights and sirens’
Mounting concerns over beleaguered aerial firefighting fleet are exposing tensions between state, federal agencies
None of 3 fire vehicles damaged can be used to respond to fires until they are repaired; chief worries about longer response times
