Fire Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
A fire in a Brooklyn supermarket quickly extended into residential structures
There are two ways to calculate friction loss: the theoretical method or the fireground method — here’s the fireground method
The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety will be receiving a new Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus using funds from Michigan’s Marijuana Excise Tax
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
Lawsuit
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
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
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
Tactical tips, safety guidelines and a key mantra to be successful in this role
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department fleet upgrades will enhance community safety with the advanced capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus
A Spokane Valley fire truck had been stopped at an MVA when it was struck by a vehicle
Icy conditions led to a close call for firefighters in Arnold
Theft
Vancouver paramedics were treating a patient when their squad was stolen and later abandoned
Breaking down fire attack directives into smaller steps allows crews to improve efficiency
West Leechburg firefighters have a new custom-sized engine-tanker with a larger tank
