Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
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Virginia Beach’s new budget includes pay increases, boosts for public safety salaries, and funding for new firefighters and fire apparatus to ease staffing shortages and burnout
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
The rig was protecting authorities who were clearing wreckage after an accident when the suspect drove into the rig
A fire official said the fire truck got stuck in the mud and leaned over to one side to make contact with the ambulance
Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode said it would cost nearly $100,000 per firefighter to fill the department’s vacancies
Footage of the incident shows the sedan crossing an intersection and crashing head-on into the fire truck
The Wilmington Fire Department will place one fire engine out of service instead of closing stations on a rotational basis
Firefighter Benjamin Loll was on scene at a house fire when he was struck by the rig
Two men stole the official vehicle while it was idling outside of a hospital.
Aside from the toys, firefighters are collecting games, blankets and crafts for patients up to 21 years of age.
The practice, used to halt overtime, was suspended the day after two Wilmington firefighters were killed in a rowhouse fire.
Firefighters took a truck, an ambulance and another fire vehicle when they went out to pass out candy
The memo was reportedly sent out after the department received a number of complaints about a fire truck driving around with a Trump mask on it
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
Officials said the boat has been in commission since before President Theodore Roosevelt took office
The department wants to purchase a combination fire and rescue vehicle, which would replace a 1991 rescue truck
The fire truck marked the second time in less than 24-hours that a vehicle outside a polling place raised concerns from community members
If you are thinking about adding an ATV or snowmobile for winter rescues, or if you have one and don’t have your SOPs and training in order, here’s what you need to know
The fire chief said the new additions will not only help save lives, but honor the military while doing so
Connor Murray, 39, is accused of slashing six tires on three different vehicles
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
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