Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Zero-emissions pumpers can save municipalities money, plus reduce wear-and-tear on expensive equipment
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
Prince George’s County firefighters escaped without injury from the burning Upper Marlboro firehouse
Louisa County Firefighter Mia Ethridge was involved in a fire engine crash while responding to a fire in July
Two Rossville firefighters were injured after a tire blowout caused the driver to lose control
The emergence of unconventional chemical threats
U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell said firefighters had to abandon their fire engine and use another vehicle that could not carry everyone
In one crash, a Cruise vehicle had a green light, entered an intersection, and struck by a fire truck responding to a call
Fairfield’s Rescue 1 was damaged after a pickup truck struck the rig while firefighters were working on I-95
10 new Type 6 fire engines will replace older rigs in Humboldt and Mendocino counties
Funding for Lincoln Fire and Rescue’s Ford F-550 came from a Cares Act federal grant
San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson presented regulators 55 written reports of the robotaxis interfering with emergency response
Black Jack firefighters were responding to a fire when a car pulled out in front of them
The Hanover fire engine was travelling in the opposite lane to a call to clear mud when it collided with an SUV
Two firefighters were bringing a donated fire engine to Lumber City when a tire blew, causing it to overturn
Newark firefighters were responding to a fire when their fire engine collided with a car and overturned.
The San Francisco Fire Department has a unique way of training new tiller operators
Two Glynn County industries each gave $15k after plant fires caused evacuation orders and significant damage
The LeRoy Fire Department had tried to sell the engine for a year but realized it held more value as a blocker on the interstate
Firefighters from three departments were able to train inside several of Lynnewood Hall’s rooms
Buffalo firefighters faced a burning fire engine inside the department’s apparatus shop
Every chief should support the FREE training offering through the Emergency Responder Safety Institute
Newport News firefighters were called on for their ladder truck to rescue “Ledge Cat”
A crash involving a Columbus fire engine left a driver dead and a FF injured after being bitten by a dog
While not a replacement for the gated wye, the leader line is a great option at fires that require longer stretches
The Wellborn fire chief told a deputy that he had allowed the woman to spend the night at the firehouse
New Hope FFs followed their chief and resigned over what they call a hostile work environment and an order to return from a mutual-aid call
2 Rock Hill firefighters are in ICU after being ejected from their fire engine
Fire apparatus from Salem and Wenham, along with full sets of PPE and SCBA will ship out to first responders in the war-torn country
Training on how to stage apparatus at different types of incident types yields two clear benefits for real-world scenarios
Sergeant Justin Dodge was in front of a fire truck carrying Denver Nuggets players when the truck rolled over his leg
Five firefighters were sent to area hospitals after their fire engine was struck and overturned
