Apparatus
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The Woodland Fire Department struggles with the pandemic’s aftereffects and keeping fire apparatus running
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Boulder County’s new hazmat rig will provide technicians the amenities needed when on the scene for an extended period
The fire began when a utility task vehicle’s battery shorted out in the department’s garage
They gave the 1999 rig a new polish job and put some equipment on there as well
The motorcyclist suffered two compound fractures in his left leg and a severely broken arm
The firefighters’ injuries were minor; the fire truck was significantly damaged
Four firefighters were on the rig, but no one was hurt because they quickly swerved away from the car
The rescue truck was on its way back to the station when it ran off a road and rolled onto its side
They were treated for smoke inhalation; the department lost two rigs and three inflatable boats in the fire
The forestry spokesman said it is the first time he’s seen a train used to battle wildland fires
Firefighters said they started stoning the fire truck before pouring petrol and setting it ablaze; the protests are over inadequate parking space
The injured firefighters, who were taken to the hospital, were conscious and alert following the incident
For the company officer, having a dashcam in the rig can provide proof of wrongdoing, serve as a training tool and change driver behavior
The Ind. volunteer department did not expect the 2004 truck, declared surplus by the U.S. Air Force, to be packed with about $40,000 in gear
The firefighters’ lawyer said truck manufacturer Sutphen did not fully disclose the truck’s issues to the department
A new way of making stainless steel is now being tried in fire trucks, and it may be a game-changer
Despite their popularity around the world, the motorcycle as a fire rig has been slow to catch on in the U.S.; here are some reasons to give them a close look
Three firefighters on board the ladder truck were a little stiff after the crash but were uninjured
Officers said he also tried to ram a police cruiser that was responding to the call
Two women were airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition; a paramedic suffered minor injuries
The firefighter on the phone was racing to an emergency call; his partner helps him avoid a crash at nearly 60 mph
The lawsuit accuses officials of gross negligence, carelessness and failure to properly advise others of the time and location of the drill
The driving force behind the restoration has been 86-year-old George Capon, a 67-year department member who can still recall when the truck saw regular action
The firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery on his toes and appears to be doing well
The fire truck stalled and an airboat was sent to rescue the three firefighters; no one was in the stranded vehicle
Fire officials reminded drivers to use caution when sharing the road with emergency vehicles
The collision ripped lights off the engine, damaged a water pump and hose, dented the roof and destroyed other tools
With the different financing options, it is important to know where the department wants to be at the end of the payment schedule
Emergency vehicle repair experts weigh in on how to keep your engine in fighting form
The federal funds will allow the district to buy a pumper tender that will replace a vehicle that’s about 30 years old
The fire destroyed engines, tankers and all kinds of firefighting gear
