Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Knowing the capabilities and limitations of the different configurations are key to getting the right rig
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
A Twiggs County fire truck overturned after being rear-ended by a pickup while responding to a car fire
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
Police said Nathan Stottler stole the truck while firefighters were doing an inspection inside a business
The collection of 32 antique firefighting vehicles includes a hose cart from 1850, a water tower from 1906 and a 1958 fire engine
The firefighters were hurt when the truck ran over a gas can, which ignited a fire and gutted the vehicle
The 41-foot medical ambulance bus provides on-scene rehab and mass casualty incident response
A spotter, safe speed, warning lights and backup cameras must be utilized to prevent fire apparatus-involved injury or death
Use task books to document, evaluate and improve apparatus driver training and operational skills
The 16-year-old didn’t stop at a red light and collided with the fire truck before crashing into a utility pole
The driver of the pick-up truck was taken into custody; police found narcotics and weapons inside his car
The Patriot Model is a versatile apparatus that can serve as an ambulance, rescue vehicle and fire suppression unit
Police said someone pulled a gun when a fight broke out after the crash; one firefighter was cut in the nose by flying glass
Flow meters on the rig provide data across a broad range of flow rates
Four firefighters lifted a parked Car2Go vehicle onto the curb so their truck could get to an emergency
Crews on scene said the firefighter was conscious and appeared to be OK
Lizardo Alvarez plunged his car into the truck that was blocking two lanes of traffic
“Where’s the fire? I’ll put it out,” President Trump said as he jumped in the truck
Here’s how volunteer departments and smaller career departments can right-size their apparatus without giving up operational capabilities
A man driving behind the rig called 911 and reported the fire truck was traveling through a green light when the crash occurred
Ronda Varnado, 54, was driving a water truck to a house fire when the truck tipped over
The vehicle is specially designed for oil tanker derailments, explosions, leaks and potential terrorist acts
Flames from the engine compartment traveled to the field along the right side of the road
The truck was on its way to an apartment fire when a vehicle turned in front of them
The rig was en route to a landfill fire call; the firefighters were treated for minor injuries
Crews were responding to a call when the incident occurred
Carrie Robbins, 41, said she was trying to kill herself; the incident injured two firefighters
Rigid-hull boat construction and parallel hybrid propulsion are well-suited to the challenging rescue operations of firefighting boats
Emergency vehicle techs report the issues that most commonly cause fire apparatus to go out of service
The emblem will be displayed on more than 100 vehicles operated by the Tulsa Fire Department
The first symposium was created to address apparatus, maintenance and maintenance personnel issues
The fire chief wants to remain neutral in the eyes of the community
