Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
The driver of the Quinlan fire engine lost control rounding a curve while heading to investigate an extinguished fire
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
Lodi’s Pierce tiller will help firefighters tackle emergencies on narrow city streets and tall structures
Crews at the station found heavy smoke inside the front bay and were able to start the truck and pull it outside away from the other equipment
The North Patchogue Fire Department held a ceremony to dedicate a fire truck to war veteran Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in the line of duty in 2005
Research shows without continued training and reinforcement, drivers drift back into bad habits without effective management
The Tesla Model S crashed into the truck at 60 mph apparently without braking before impact, according to police
The Irving Fire Department placed the “blocker” rigs into service after nine of their apparatus were struck while blocking over a five-year period
The engine underwent a mechanical issue while firefighters relayed water from hydrants that were further away
Thelonious “Theo” Adams, who became paralyzed after an apparatus crash during a false alarm call 15 years ago, died from his injuries
The company’s display will include a clean cab pumper and the all-new Saber
When deciding where to park a fire truck at a scene, apparatus drivers must factor in the vulnerability of the staging area
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
