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 Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
A great many fire apparatus dealers and manufacturers will work with you and give you some good prices during this down economy
Excessive speed might have caused Firefighter Brandon Little, who died Jan. 18, to lose control while driving to call
Non-profit organization SEMS is expected to cease ambulance operations soon because of financial problems
Demonstrations will be held comparing new ladder truck to truck it’s replacing, a 1975 ladder truck up for auction soon
$185,250 grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security will help Cleburne County fire department purchase new vehicle
Fire chief thinks chances for sale are good: Thousands of motorists will pass truck every day, some of whom may collectors of fire apparatus
AMR says it will save $250,000 by being given 2 more minutes to arrive at emergencies if firefighters arrive on scene first
Pumper truck malfunctioned when firefighters tried to draw water from pond; chief says fire apparatus is inspected weekly
Mayor of Australian town defends firefighters under investigation for ignoring safety procedures by driving through floodwaters
Whenever we respond to structure fire, having access to, securing water source is vital component of overall fireground operation
Vallejo station closed under weight of budget cuts may reopen by summer; fire administrators are running background checks on 10 potential new hires
Witnesses said Captain James Pennington slammed to ground on his back when ladder he scaled buckled, twisted, then collapsed without warning
Volunteer Firefighter Paul Brady was working on top of fire truck in 2006 when fellow firefighter drove it out of firehouse
Thomas Kelley, 51, was assigned to minimum-security part of prison, had violated parole for vehicle theft
Detroit man slammed into back of fire truck, then sued Frenchtown Township, firefighter who helped save his life
Suspect worked as firefighter at prison near Mexican border; deputies saw fire engine being driven erratically about 10 miles away
County’s Fire Board will consider locations for 2 new fire stations, begin buying equipment for those stations, eliminate more positions
1 advantage of newer engine is smaller wheel base so engine can get in and out of tight community areas
December has seen at least 16 crashes involving fire and EMS apparatus, leading to death and costly injury
Ambulance with its lights, siren on was responding to emergency; car did not stop, was hit when ambulance made right turn
Every town and city has at least one fire truck and many large cities have hundreds
State police are citing firefighter with failing to drive at safe speed; investigation showed speed didn’t factor into crash
Having the proper fire truck equipment is essential to keeping firefighters safe, as well as allowing them to protect the public
Fire truck was parked on interstate to block traffic as crews treated patients when tractor-trailer attempted to change lanes at last minute
Apparatus features custom-built casket lift system that can raise firefighter safely above hosebed for display during funeral procession
Oldest engine, bought in 1988, has more than 121,800 miles on it, isn’t compliant with NFPA standards with no enclosed cab
Jack Barbee, a Baytown resident who was stopped at a red light at the eastbound feeder road, said the trucks collided with great force
There is still a misconception out there that just because you drive an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on, you are not liable for any accidents that occur
Collision killed 70-year-old woman; fire truck driver has been placed on administrative leave until police complete their investigation
