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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Seattle mechanics unable to keep up with fire apparatus repairs

The Seattle Fire Department has seen a 50% increase since 2016 in vehicles pulled from service due to breakdowns, malfunctions

April 02, 2024 03:37 PM

Exhaust Removal Systems

Air Vacuum Corporation celebrates 30-year milestone

Pledges continued commitment to protect first responders

April 02, 2024 02:44 PM

3 things we’re watching at FDIC 2024

How the future of firefighting will be impacted by artificial intelligence, electrification and 5G communications on fire and EMS

April 01, 2024 11:20 AM

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District Receives a Brand New Apparatus

April 02, 2007 11:27 AM

Sycuan Fire Department Gets New Apparatus Delivery

April 02, 2007 10:53 AM

The Village of La Grange Park, IL Announces Its Newest Delivery

April 02, 2007 08:43 AM

What Do I Build With?

March 05, 2007 06:06 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Two New Helicopters to Join LAFD Fleet

March 02, 2007 05:58 AM

New, safer fire trucks to roll on scene in Pittsburgh

March 02, 2007 05:51 AM

Colo. fire department gets new ambulance

February 12, 2007 09:21 AM

Ill. fire trucks, ambulances now braking for red lights

February 06, 2007 05:31 AM

Ambulance Firefighting

January 16, 2007 06:14 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Seagrave – 125 Years and Still Going Strong

January 08, 2007 09:40 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Vehicle Safety Still a Big Issue in ’06

December 27, 2006 08:43 AM

Chris Daly

2006 Apparatus Roundup: A Banner Year for Safety, Innovation

December 27, 2006 07:14 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Fire trucks crash in Pa. parade; 3 firefighters injured

December 18, 2006 07:39 AM

Stopping Distances, Part 2

December 11, 2006 08:09 AM

Chris Daly

Getting Ready for ‘07

December 11, 2006 07:34 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Illinois group donates ambulances to La. fire departments

December 04, 2006 08:32 AM

Using Large Diameter Hose Clamps in Cold Weather

November 29, 2006 08:31 AM

Pittsburgh goes on public safety gear spending spree

November 27, 2006 07:23 AM

Vigilance, not sirens, protects ambulance crews

November 20, 2006 02:24 PM

Pierce Leads the Way Again

November 17, 2006 05:29 AM

Bob Vaccaro

Ohio department receives older engine, making it eligible for a grant that will pay for a new truck

November 03, 2006 05:55 AM

USFA and the IAFC Develop Model Policy and Procedures Guide for Emergency Vehicle Safety

October 30, 2006 05:15 AM

New trucks are beefing up St. Bernard Parish firefighting fleet

October 24, 2006 06:34 AM

For emergency vehicles, new toll roads in Texas are just another road

October 23, 2006 01:10 PM

Stopping Distances, Part 1

October 09, 2006 11:13 AM

Chris Daly

Hook-and-ladder firetruck in Ohio resurrected

October 09, 2006 06:44 AM

Calif. city officials lobby Capitol Hill for funds to modernize aging fire fleet

September 29, 2006 02:09 PM

OPINION: Alarm raised over San Francisco’s new fire apparatus

September 20, 2006 07:19 AM

Throwback sound coming from Washington department’s new fire truck

September 15, 2006 01:24 PM

California firefighter pleads not guilty to apparatus manslaughter charge

September 14, 2006 01:07 PM

Apparatus

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