Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Stepping outside the “that’s how we’ve always done it” mindset will set the rigs up for current and future needs
Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
North Las Vegas city leaders handed over a 65-foot 1999 Pierce Quantum telesquirt and two dozen thermal cameras to the volunteer Cabo San Lucas Fire Department, part of a Bomberos Latinos partnership
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
State troopers said the apparatus was backing up when it hit William and Karolyn Reed, both 72
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do when members of the firehouse don’t necessarily want to show support for a specific organization or cause
Chief Bashoor discusses several recent rollovers and offers the 3 Gs of highway incidents to keep members safe on scene
Firefighters heard the gunshots from inside the firehouse living quarters
The behemoth apparatus has been used during significant events to help save lives
Use data to determine the appropriate apparatus for your department – and how staffing and tactics will change
Officials believe the shots were fired from a car that had been blocking the fire station driveway
Sutphen and Hale team up to build an industrial pumper with a unique design that delivers more flow and maximizes efficiency
Gordon Graham offers tips for how to use situational awareness and planning to foster safer operations with aerial ladders
First responders performed dozens of swift water rescues following record rainfall in the Nashville area
Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
Chicopee Chief Daniel Stamborski cited multiple delays during the manufacturing process, especially in obtaining parts, in the early days of the pandemic
The car driver was taken to a trauma center with moderate injuries
Firefighters used an aerial apparatus to access the patient, video shows
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
Among the losses at the Glenburn station were a fire engine tanker, three grass units and a rescue truck
Three police officers were injured as first responders tried to break up the gathering of 500 to 800 people
The Squad A truck, which responded to the blaze and has been missing for 73 years, will be welcomed back by relatives of the fallen Brockton firefighters
Chief Billy Goldfeder tackles a question from a new firefighter unsure of who to talk to about unsafe driving practices
Officials said all the vehicles and equipment inside the Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department station were destroyed
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Plan ahead and think proactively for safe, effective use of multiple aerial devices
Tasks related to navigation, pump presets and even packing hose are handled differently due to tech advances and expanded compartments
Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
The engine was stolen while firefighters were responding to a call in Austin, police said
Bayshore Fire Rescue said the truck was taken from the station while crews were on a call Sunday morning
A water main break caused the sinkhole to form under the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s newest engine
Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?
The parents of the 3-year-old girl who suffered burns in a cooking accident said they waited 20 minutes for an ambulance before the firefighter offered to transport her
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