Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
The Orange County Fire Authority chief traveled to Altadena, where he grew up, as fires tore through the community in January
The new Engine 23 from Seagrave revives the department’s 1970s-era Omaha Orange and white color scheme to enhance visibility and honor its history
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
A pickup driver reportedly ran a red light, causing the apparatus to flip onto its side; Memphis Driver David Pleasant served for 32 years
The vehicle was modeled to look like a fire chief’s SUV, but had “Mormon Like” displayed on its side, instead of “Mormon Lake Fire District”
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Pennsylvania State Police said that Rebecca Wenrich was hit when she stepped into the road and the path of the apparatus
The firefighters escaped the blaze, and the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department is raising money to replace the apparatus
The Oakland firefighters were transported to a hospital as a precaution
The Grimes County firefighter who was driving the apparatus suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery
Firefighters and EMS providers helped with recovery after the storm left three people injured, hundreds of homes damaged and thousands without power
The crews “were in a lot of danger, not only the fire crews, but also some of the residents that were outside,” said Lauderhill Fire Rescue Lt. Joseph Panczak
This week’s photo showcases Joplin’s community celebration of its new ladder truck
Connecting the 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme to seatbelt use
Mayor Mike Parker said that the wind shifted toward one of two Town Creek trucks in use at a wheat field fire; two firefighters escaped harm
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This week’s photo captures a few sweet grins as three little ones took a break from the heat to devour a cold treat on the Franklin Fire Department fire truck
Having seen the units in person, it’s time to address some common naysayer reactions
San Bernadino firefighter-paramedics treated two people who were injured in the crash
Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
A well-paired team in the front seats of the apparatus will usually help produce a much more cohesive crew within the firehouse and on the emergency scene
Rosenbauer provides aerials that are built to last with controls that are easy to use for enhanced safety and effectiveness on the fireground
Can you afford to maintain your apparatus? The real questions is can you afford not to?
Chief Samuel Peña said that this is the third time in a week that a motorist hit a department vehicle while in service at a primary scene
The collision occurred as the Arlington Fire and Rescue pumper-tanker was helping merge traffic at another crash scene on I-77
Multiple explosions occurred after firefighters arrived, and approximately 30 tanker trucks shuttled water to the scene due to the lack of hydrants in the area
The Rosenbauer engine is now at its home station, Fire Station 82 in Hollywood
Plymovent’s new Crab Return System eliminates the need to manually retrieve the exhaust extraction hose after the apparatus leaves the station
Charlotte’s proposed spending plan calls for a $48M, three-year investment in three fire stations
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The Hamilton firefighter was in the front passenger seat of the rig and was leaning on the door when it opened
Among Tom Herman’s 18 apparatus is one of two remaining trucks that responded to the 1937 aviation disaster
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