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 new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
Walla Walla Regional Airport is a hub for tanker crews waiting for a wildfire assignment
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
The firefighter driving the fire truck was terminated and the Lt. riding alongside him was demoted
The city is buying the new aerial platform truck outright, saving roughly $139,000 in finance charges
Fire departments are now not liable for injuries caused by vehicles at the scene of a fire in Calif.
Drivers reported damage to their cars was caused by driving over the hose
There are a couple of ways to match up the apparatus you need with the budget you have
Rosenbauer America seems to be the front runner in this new area, with the introduction of their Green Star Idle Reduction Technology
Fire departments should ensure that vehicles undergoind maintenance are secured from inadvertent movement, according to investigators
The new water tender, delivered by Artesia Fire Equipment last week, brings the pieces of apparatus at the new station to three
Their fire chief credited seatbelts with keeping them from being ejected from the fire truck
The grant also returns to action the department’s Heavy Rescue Vehicle
Decommissioning a 36-year-old apparatus will improve service for the public and safety for firefighters