Apparatus

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

EVs are heavier than you think

What firefighters need to know about vehicle weight and rescue struts

March 20, 2026 03:52 PM

Vincent Bettinazzi

Safety

When firefighters speak up about safety

March 02, 2026 12:21 PM

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How the Grand Rapids Fire Department turned its fleet around

February 25, 2026 10:24 AM

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Apparatus Crash

Colo. battalion chief responding to call injured in rollover crash

The South Metro Fire Rescue battalion chief was responding to a call for a fire alarm activation and medical emergency

April 16, 2024 06:00 AM

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ to feature all-electric fire truck

The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck

April 12, 2024 06:05 PM

FDIC: North America’s Largest Fire Event

Apparatus ready to roll into FDIC 2024

From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show

April 12, 2024 01:52 PM

5 firefighters, 2 civilians injured in Chicago fire truck collision

November 07, 2008 07:06 AM

NM city approves deal for ambulance, fire truck

November 06, 2008 05:27 AM

Pa. council OKs purchase of aerial fire truck

October 30, 2008 05:44 AM

Pierce pumpers take on overseas missions

October 28, 2008 08:23 AM

UK department’s new trucks mothballed in safety row

October 24, 2008 05:41 AM

Communications vehicle gives interoperability boost

October 16, 2008 12:39 PM

Ga. department receives new fire trucks

October 13, 2008 05:43 AM

What to consider when buying a new fire apparatus

September 30, 2008 11:44 AM

FAMA Announces 2008 Phillip L. Turner Scholarship Award

September 30, 2008 10:05 AM

Judge: 4 firefighters not needed on Ind. city’s trucks

September 24, 2008 01:00 PM

NJ panel says fire truck sales need monitoring

September 17, 2008 11:15 AM

Verdict OK’d in case of Pa. girl’s fire hose death

September 03, 2008 06:34 AM

Pa. Boy Scout scores AFG award for fire truck

August 29, 2008 04:46 AM

Republican convention brings high-tech fire trucks to Minn.

August 27, 2008 07:08 AM

Calif. widow sues fire truck company for 1987 LODD

August 08, 2008 05:19 AM

Federal Signal signs deal to sell E-One

July 17, 2008 12:05 PM

Lead by example

July 16, 2008 11:54 AM

American LaFrance plant in Summerville, S.C., to close

July 15, 2008 05:49 AM

Fireground Operations

Hoseline advancement: What the first-arriving interior attack crew needs to know

Tips for how to advance lines in an aggressive, intelligent manner

July 09, 2008 07:09 AM

Michael Lee

Ohio volunteer firefighter killed in rollover

July 08, 2008 04:46 AM

New truck boosts Utah department’s fire defenses

June 27, 2008 06:02 AM

Fuel-saving measures

June 11, 2008 08:30 AM

E-One lost more than $24 million in ’07

June 11, 2008 06:16 AM

Citizen parks pumper on street, angers Ill. neighborhood

May 22, 2008 05:17 AM

Vehicle protection system counters rollover hazards

May 15, 2008 01:08 PM

Improper set-up of aerial ladders with a locking waterway may put firefighters at risk

May 15, 2008 09:00 AM

Top 10 tips for purchasing fire apparatus equipment

May 06, 2008 06:20 AM

Hotel plan prompts need for new ladder truck in N.C.

May 01, 2008 01:26 PM

Cancer Foundation and MagneGrip Join Forces

April 21, 2008 12:59 PM

Fire truck must go; proceeds to benefit fire N.C. department

April 17, 2008 05:12 AM

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