Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
The converted, specially engineered and just plain odd-looking fire trucks may not have a place in everyday life, but they are worth a closer look
From the common areas to personal spaces, it’s time to declutter and clean up
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions—all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service
At FDIC International 2025, Medix Ambulances will showcase its latest high-performance Type I and Type III models—built for durability, rapid deployment, and the demanding needs of today’s Fire/EMS teams
Hydraulic motors are enhancing fire service operational performance in a smaller package, giving smaller fire apparatus big apparatus capabilities
Akron officials said they do not believe a fire engine malfunction delayed efforts to extinguish a blaze that ultimately killed a wheelchair-bound man
Independence Fire Department firefighters began restoring first motorized pumper engine truck from 1928 25 years ago
A recent incident in which a fire truck got a parking ticket in a grocery store parking lot sparked debate on how the trucks should be used
The San Francisco Fire Department firefighter was standing on the roof of a ladder truck when he slipped and fell on the pavement
Fire Chief Garry Berges said that although the firefighter in the truck was able to get out safely, the “fast attack truck” was completely destroyed
Mayfield Fire Chief Tim Brown said suspects filled two fire trucks with equipment, drove them away and later abandoned them on the side of the highway
Florence Fire Station Two only has a brush truck and the closest ladder truck is over three miles away
The report attributed limited visibility and impaired hearing of the apparatus driver as factors that contributed to the fatal incident
Medford firefighters claim their needs are not being addressed as the city plans to build a new police headquarters
The truck was refurbished into a crash attenuator, which works to reduce damage at vehicle crash scenes
Industry expert Jim Lyons shares new features, safety advances and buying trends in the fire apparatus market
The ladder truck was cordoned off until Seattle City Light workers arrived and shut off the power
Lealman Fire Department Captain Larry Thompson said he realized the SUV had been stolen after someone called and said a crew member was driving erratically
Lakeside Fire District said the $600,000 truck was undergoing routine maintenance when it caught fire
The three firefighters present attempted to extinguish the blaze while they called 911 to respond, but were unsuccessful
The NTSB said on Twitter that investigators will focus on driver and vehicle factors
Residents shouted for the truck to be returned and for the commissioners who voted to take it out to service to resign
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig, according to FireRescue1 columnist Robert Avsec, is long overdue
Charges stemming from a recent apparatus crash a reminder to approach intersections with caution
The firefighters were responding to a crash when a responding rig came onto the bridge and spun out
The 16-year-old collided with a fire truck last July, killing her cousin and another close friend
Howard Peiffer used his connections with a fire truck preservation society to find two underserved departments that needed apparatus
Fire Chief Keith Stark said the fire engine allows firefighters to pump upwards to 1,500 gallons of water per minute on a blaze
The department saved $2.6 million between October 2016 and this November by reducing overtime from “callbacks,” when staffing falls below minimums
In the video, you can see rapper Blue Scrilla using a Wichita Fire Department truck hose and throwing dollar bills while sitting inside the truck
The chair of the IAFC’s Emergency Vehicle Management Section shares his tips for funding, replacing the fire department fleet
New technology allows fire departments to get more operational capability out of less fire apparatus, keeping up with a changing scope and decreased staffing