Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
An unhoused man was critically injured after being hit by a fire department pickup exiting Oakland Fire Station 20 with lights and siren activated for a structure fire
Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
Modern fire apparatus may meet emissions standards, but diesel exhaust can still linger inside stations – and firefighters’ lungs
Waverly Fire and Rescue’s 1934 fire truck used to pump around 250 gallons a minute compared to the near 1,500 gallons in newer models
The Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds after it lost all seven of its fire trucks and nearly all of its equipment in the fire
Camden union leaders say not having reliable trucks has created a perilous problem that already may have been tied to a resident dying in a recent house fire
One Green Valley VFD firefighter was transported to a hospital by helicopter and the other three firefighters were taken by ambulance
Easton FD is considering sending two pieces of fire apparatus to the Allentown FD; Allentown in turn would waive tuition for two recruits Easton currently has in the Allentown Fire Academy
Despite being injured, the Mill Creek hotshots assisted after the crash, providing medical attention to crew members and civilians
SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances
A Columbia fire engine crashed into a pole and ornamental neighborhood sign
The Eminence department’s seven trucks, along with other equipment, were destroyed
One person died after being struck a quarter of a mile away by one of the canisters from the Clinton Township fire
Six firefighters were injured in a crash while responding to a structure fire in Butler Township
Surveillance video shows the fire engine swerving to avoid hitting an SUV, then crashing into a Rockville Center store
During a brush fire, Colorado Springs Firefighter Wesley Cosgrove allegedly drove over a woman sleeping in a park
Fire chiefs underscore the urgent need to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
Gila Bend Paramedic Cody Jordan was critically injured when the cab unexpectedly fell on him
Beaver Dam firefighters were injured while training on Beaver Dam Lake
Oroville had only one mechanic, a vacancy in staffing, and was falling behind schedule
Spalding County firefighters were alerted to smoke in the firehouse just before 3 a.m.
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
Understanding the shift from traditional 12-volt systems to innovative 48-volt architectures, with high-voltage systems becoming the new norm
Five firefighters were among six people injured in a collision with a car
Magnolia firefighters were injured when their fire engine collided with an SUV
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
Four Albany firefighters were injured in a rollover while responding to a call
Grant County Fire District 7 saw a 25% increase in calls, purchased new apparatus and nearly doubled its number of volunteers
A Monroe County firefighter suffered minor injuries in the crash east of Culloden
Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine
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