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 Fort Worth Fire Department provided updates on social media about the condition of four firefighters injured in a rollover
Four Fort Worth firefighters were injured when their fire engine overturned while responding to a fire
Lawrence Mill Firefighter Tony Baumgartner was a founding member of the department
Twelve members of Ladder 3 were lost while evacuating civilians from the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001
A new policy requires firefighters to use other vehicles for errands
The truck is from the New York City fire department’s Ladder Company 3, which helped civilians escape from the north tower
Firefighter Clayton Harden, 22, is charged with DUI and larceny of a motor vehicle, along with other offenses
Drivers must be aware of their surroundings all the time and not be distracted
Apparatus fresh on the market offers enhanced emergency response performance for wildland and structural firefighting
Probably the most important thing is to ensure departments provide rigorous driver/operator training programs and safe SOPs
The collision pushed the fire vehicle forward 15 to 20 feet
The driver of the car saw the flashing emergency lights and hit the brakes
Groups are turning up the pressure to come up with guidelines that can accommodate urban villages without jeopardizing fire safety
On her way back from a call, an 18-year-old firefighter lost control, overcorrected and crashed a 28,000 pound tanker
Two firefighters required extrication and four were airlifted after the driver of the vehicle swerved to avoid an animal
An anti-idling system will reduce fuel use and improve the life span of the main engine
Wheelbase in the apparatus is as short as 162-inches, and a high chassis angle of approach and departure provides improved maneuverability
Investigators say rain factored into the crash
Instead of pulling over to the right, as another vehicle on the road did, the driver went into the left-turn lane
Officials initially had tried to sell the fire apparatus, which is a 1985 model that was refurbished in the 1990s
The Pittsfield City Council is seeking $450,000 for a new fire apparatus
The firefighter is accused of running a red light while driving the fire truck
Evaluating and possibly making some changes can ensure a safe, smooth, and expedient response
It seems that E-One really did its homework on the design of its new apparatus
I can’t help but wonder if the overall negative tone of discussions about government agencies and employees is affecting behavior
It took firefighters around 40 minutes, using specialist equipment and a large animal rescue apparatus
Within the system, a computer can help automatically control azimuth, elevation, and extension of the ladder
A Florida firefighter can be seen giving the middle finger to a motorist during a road rage incident
Three firefighters were sent to a local hospital; witnesses said the fire truck had its lights flashing and siren blaring
While it is commonly known that firefighters have always been first-aid trained, not everyone knows that the firefighters and paramedics do double duty
The city will pay in one fell swoop with proceeds from its $2 million federal Community Development Block Grant
