Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
In the meantime, we must work with partner agencies to develop a workable plan to contain and move the electric car
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
The Grapevine City Council approved a $325,000 first-responder squad truck and the closing of Engine 1, saying the shift matches rising EMS demand
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits
Three firefighters sustained minor injuries after a firetruck overturned en route to a house fire in North Las Vegas
Award-winning artist hand-paints the Rockport town seal on fire trucks in honor of his late father, a longtime firefighter and EMT
PJ Helicopters’ UH-60 Blackhawk will again support Cal Fire-Butte County this wildfire season under a renewed PG&E contract
To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage
As West End Fire & Rescue celebrates 100 years of service, the once modest company began with a hand-me-down 1917 fire engine
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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
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Rock Island Engine 32, decommissioned due to a cracked frame, was used in a simulated crash and extrication drill
A 1925 Ahrens Fox piston pumper led a vintage fire apparatus parade in Shenandoah, celebrating its 100th birthday and permanent home at the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society museum
Records reveal deeper issues with a worn-out fleet, with more than half of engines operating past their recommended lifespan
The Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum is seeking support to transport the historic FDNY Super Tender from California to Bay City, where it will be reunited with the iconic Super Pumper
Two Montgomery County firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a tanker collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
The Kansas City Fire Department previously relied on on-the-job training from an FAO passed down to a firefighter
Three Macon-Bibb firefighters were briefly hospitalized after their fire truck overturned while responding to a call
Darby Township police seized two fire trucks and shut down the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, citing insufficient certified firefighters.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
About 85 Teamsters at Sutphen, Columbus’ main fire truck supplier, are on strike, raising concerns as the city faces an aging fleet
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
Marking a nod to tradition and a step into the future, Elkhart firefighters at Station 4 celebrated their upgraded fire engine with a ceremonial push-in
Flag code requests we follow specific guidelines when displaying the American flag at our stations and on fire apparatus
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
Beyond the widely publicized cuts to FEMA, the budget would eliminate two programs that help communities fund apparatus and stations
The new ARFF vehicles will support MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s transition from a regional airfield to a major domestic hub
After more than a decade without one, the Godfrey Fire Protection District received a new fire truck that arrived fully built
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