Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Fire apparatus pump out harmful particles and chemicals, here’s a look at how to keep the air in your apparatus bay clear
The City of Madison solidifies its leadership in environmental sustainability and fire service innovation by receiving the first Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper production unit ordered, which is now in service
A Texas A&M grant, donations and a trade-in helped Rockdale firefighters with their latest apparatus purchase
The Potter Valley Fire Department hosted water supply training with six other departments using water from ponds
In addition to the ABCDs, fire apparatus need to carry Class K extinguishers for residential and commercial response
Officials said the driver heard the truck’s sirens and thought it was coming from behind him, so he pulled into the intersection to move over
The firefighters were taken to a hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries; the driver of the vehicle was also hurt
The driver of the fire truck was charged with driving to the left of the center line
Firefighter Keith Bernoir’s name and date of death has been inscribed on the side of the engine as a memorial to him
Eric Hurst said he purchased the rig for $13,000 after seeing it for sale online
The man drove around barricades before crashing into the helicopter and hitting a fire truck
Just before she was struck, Jeffny Pally was “seated on the ground with her back against the exterior portion” of one of the doors at the back of fire dept.'s garage
The crew was driving on a narrow road when the rig attempted to make room for a passing vehicle
The department has resorted to using outdated trucks and borrowing vehicles from other departments
Relying on emergency vehicle techs will improve a department’s bottom line, response capability and overall safety
The fire truck was returning from a call when the minivan was clipped and spun into the rig
The shift commander has been placed on an administrative duty position as the investigation continues
We shared some great experiences together and at times was my only friend out in the middle of nowhere New Mexico
The chief was denied permission to take the ladder truck, but did so regardless
The firefighter was not injured and the fire truck received little or no damage
Each team will attempt to pull a 55,000-pound rig as fast as they can to raise money for the Texas Special Olympics
Two Cal Fire firefighters were pushing a disabled vehicle to the right shoulder just before the crash
One was ejected during the roll and sustained serious injuries; the other stayed in the rig and suffered minor injuries
Both the fire truck and the passenger vehicle sustained minor damage; no firefighters were hurt
The Grapevine Fire Department is seeking to raise $10,000 to restore the 1928 engine
With pickup trucks, SUVs and 4x4 vans getting a spot in more apparatus bays, it’s important to get the right vehicle for the job
The fierce competition for apparatus grant funding means you cannot afford a mistake on your application
Nothing turns a head faster than a pristine old fire truck, but taking it from a heap of metal to parade beauty queen takes planning, cash and hard work
One fire chief explains the pros and cons of a replacement cycle and how it applies to departments large and small
Common vendors and dedicated replacement funding go a long way to ease fire truck buying
Officials said three committees are working on designing the specs for three pumpers, two ladder trucks and a heavy rescue truck
The fire trucks remained unused for 10 years due to a dispute over corruption allegations involving a 50 percent hike in the purchase price
Fire Engineer Ryan Osler was killed in the crash; another firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries
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