Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Officials honored the centennial at the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department open house, celebrating the retired engine’s legacy in service, parades and community events
Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
An electrical short ignited the cab of the Harford rescue engine as the crew escaped within minutes
At a Sausalito ceremony with Chile’s ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés and Mayor Joan Cox, the district presented a fire engine that will be shipped to Chile as part of the Sister Cities exchange
Massachusetts chiefs report 18–48-month waits and prices that have doubled since pre-pandemic, forcing stock or used buys and stretching budgets
A $150K grant will help fund the replacement of two repurposed Auburn Fire Department command vehicles
After weeks of training, Rocky Mount firefighters will place two Pierce Enforcers in service
Pasadena’s plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
The $285,000 2008 International tanker aims to cut response times and improve ISO ratings across Stephens County
Fullerton’s mayor says consolidation has pushed prices to $1.2M, stretched delivery to four years, and forced older engines past NFPA lifespans
The remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
The Rosenbauer unit replaced a 39-year-old rig and came fully outfitted through a Makita partnership
Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Fire service leaders and representatives from REV Group and Pierce testified about apparatus costs, delivery lead times and alleged anti-competitive practices
While Moline firefighters knocked down an industrial dust-collector fire, a passing train struck the truck’s outriggers
The driver of the Quinlan fire engine lost control rounding a curve while heading to investigate an extinguished fire
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
Lodi’s Pierce tiller will help firefighters tackle emergencies on narrow city streets and tall structures
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
The Colorado Fire Commission is currently studying ways to better fund the state’s 340 fire departments
Providence officials replaced two ambulances that ran a 12,179 calls combined in 2024
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
Two Raywick firefighters were injured when their fire engine went off the road while responding to a call
San Diego Fire-Rescue is rolling out two new 600-gallon brush rigs and a Bell 412 EPX helicopter with a 375-gallon tank and night ops expected by late November
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
Facility expansion adds seven new service bays and local pickup and delivery, enhancing emergency vehicle service capabilities across the region
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