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FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.

Video series will feature Quinalty interviewing fire service leaders about hot topics in the industry
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
Vancouver police instructors trained Clark County firefighters on how to respond safely in command vehicles
Don’t miss these offerings on the main exhibit hall floor and in Lucas Oil Stadium
A Penn. fire department donated a red engine and a blue-and-white rescue truck
The Pierce Volterra Pumper is the first electric fire engine in active service in North America
Understanding the diverging evolution of crew cab and chassis, equipment layouts, pumping systems and more
Other challenges to the future of the fire service include shift schedule adjustments and rethinking our apparatus
Researchers focused on the effects of lighting color, intensity, modulation and flash rate on drivers’ behavior while approaching and passing incidents at night
There are some areas where we can be flexible and others where you simply have to have the necessary qualifications
The Lafayette Fire Department firefighter was seriously injured in the 20-foot fall
When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to reduce control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
The crash totaled the fire engine, which needed to be pried open, said Deputy Fire Commissioner Dave Fornell
The money will go towards tools, truck repairs and communication devices
The Central County Fire & Rescue vehicle’s decor was inspired by fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz
Three Oakland firefighters were injured, transported to a hospital and released later that day
Firefighter Richard Schuller of the Highland Hose Company got both of his feet caught, but fellow crewmembers were able to free him
A report showed the apparatus was going at least 20 mph over the speed limit at the time of the 2019 collision
Alcohol was found in the driver’s urine after he reportedly took Engine 48 to pick up food from a restaurant outside city limits
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
Ask and answer these key questions to better understand and improve your fleet
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
After purchasing the 1990 Pierce 55-foot aerial ladder fire truck “just for fun,” Dave Sires decided to donate it to the Traer Fire Department
A reporter being struck during a live news report highlights the danger of working near roadway incidents – one that has proven fatal for many first responders
Judy Holland, the mother of Tami Knight, is suing the Kansas City Fire Department, the employee whom she says drove the truck, and the city
The Lawnside Fire Company truck and a civilian vehicle collided in Magnolia
Each vehicle carries an EMT and basic life support equipment
“We’re just so proud as a department to be able to help out,” said Lt. Kevin Richard of the Rochester Fire Department
The Rochester Fire Department said the apparatus was out of service for “an extended period of time”
Other area departments and businesses joined the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company in Westminster to send the vehicle, hoses and tools