Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
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Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Fire service leaders and representatives from REV Group and Pierce testified about apparatus costs, delivery lead times and alleged anti-competitive practices
While Moline firefighters knocked down an industrial dust-collector fire, a passing train struck the truck’s outriggers
The new system helps drivers give emergency vehicles a route through traffic by forming an “emergency corridor”
The Denver Fire Department ladder truck was responding to a call about a water main break when the pavement began to sink and crack, trapping the back wheels
Jason Persyn drove people who were touring the station on a fire truck without permission from his supervisors, according to officials
Firefighters are worried the equipment, which often breaks down at critical times, is putting lives at risk
Firefighters waited 11 hours for a tow truck to arrive after their 14-year-old apparatus broke down after a back-to-school event
By addressing configuration, materials used and ventilation operations, the fire apparatus can avoid contamination by turnout gear
This issue focuses on improvements in apparatus safety, and the need for a renewed look at the importance of driver training and operator understanding
Monaca Fire Department No. 1 was awarded the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant to replace their old aerial truck
Investigate incidents that damage fire equipment or apparatus before disciplining those involved
Connor O’Grady allegedly sideswiped a telephone pole after taking the fire truck out for a ride with another firefighter
Proper storage for self-contained breathing apparatus will reduce contamination in the crew cab and improve firefighter safety on the apparatus
Firefighters were responding to a call about an SUV being swept away by the sinkhole when their truck fell and landed on top of the vehicle
Tracking your first due area demographics, response details, and firefighter gear and apparatus details will make applying for grants a breeze
A man who stole a Sacramento fire engine led law enforcement agencies on an 85-mile chase
Fire departments/EMS must carefully coordinate with police to provide rapid initial treatment and patient transport in mass casualty incidents
Proper planning and the right hardware can result in better utilization of the apparatus compartment space
“While we understand things break, when it becomes the norm not the exception is when the alarm needs to be sounded,” union president Patrick Lancton said
The New York State Financial Restructuring Board recommended the Potsdam Fire Department cut all of its paid fire truck drivers to save money
The Tulsa Fire Department said at least 16 fire truck air conditioning systems are currently not functioning
The Charlotte Fire Department is using the alert system to help solve the problem of drivers not moving out of the way for fire trucks and ambulances
The city of Madison honored Richard Garner Jr., who died in the line of duty, by naming Engine 10 in his memory
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When I started in the fire service, the standard was the old-fashioned, red, rotating light with a chrome base
The Texas A&M Forest Service program donated the military truck to the White Oak Volunteer Fire Department to be used for emergencies such as flooding
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San Miguel Fire and Rescue firefighters returned to the fire truck after having breakfast and found the damage, which they said would cost around $10,000 to repair
Thomas Reardon charged the Westport Fire Department over $15,000 after painting over a leaking area of an engine pumper and claiming it was fixed
The Remotely Activated Snorkel Site uses robot-controlled valves to tap into an area’s municipal water system, allowing quick access for snorkel helicopters
The MedStat ASAP MS250 is an all-wheel-drive utility vehicle that is the size of a Mini Cooper but can transport EMTs, a patient and a full-size cot
The ALS ambulance, which was one of two assigned to the motorcade, highlighted the equipment issues the Houston Fire Department is facing