Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
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Officials honored the centennial at the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department open house, celebrating the retired engine’s legacy in service, parades and community events
Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
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
The latest updates from attendees and exhibitors
It’s time to step up and lead, adopt the technological revolution around us, and focus on education and connection
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
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