Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
At FDIC International 2025, Medix Ambulances will showcase its latest high-performance Type I and Type III models—built for durability, rapid deployment, and the demanding needs of today’s Fire/EMS teams
Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
Crestline Ambulances returns to FDIC with its CCL 150 Type I ambulance, a fleet-focused solution designed to boost performance, cut maintenance costs and meet evolving demands
Rick Wimberley suffered a fractured pelvis and bruising; doctors are also checking for shoulder injuries
The town’s insurance company said code violations made it unsafe to house fire equipment; officials said it’s going to add 11 minutes to their response times
They used the radio, lights and sirens to keep traffic away and put the rig in a ditch, narrowly missing a concrete culver; no one was injured
The motorcyclist failed to yield to the rig at an intersection; the crash is under investigation
The chief learned that their names weren’t on the fallen firefighters memorial; they were added during a public ceremony over the weekend
City officials admit new trucks are needed and said they plan to buy more; they did not say how fast or how many
Firefighters were on their way to a laundry dryer fire; they were taken to a hospital for minor injuries
The repair shop owner says the department is responsible for a storage fee, on top of the time spent checking over the rig
The sheriff was assisting a victim at a motor vehicle accident when he was struck by the rig; he suffered non-life threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital
A rear door of the engine wasn’t latched and struck a support column; no one was injured
The deal was whichever department had the least increased charitable giving had to wash the other department’s vehicles
The driver of the car had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries
The gear was stolen while some of the firefighters were asleep during a break; one firefighter’s jacket and helmet were stolen
Fire departments are choosing rapid response vehicles to save money; here are three steps to protect that investment
For some fire departments, smaller is better when it comes to ambulances
Like big fire needs big water, big containers of smoke need big air; here’s a closer look at those units
For the second time in one week, a D.C. Fire and EMS ambulance was not immediately available for an infant emergency call
Their rig broke down en route to a medical call; while waiting for a tow truck, they got a call for a cardiac arrest and ran a quarter of a mile to save a man’s life
A piece that came through a window hit a firefighter and a laptop in the rig; none of the firefighters were seriously hurt
One fire truck suffered body damage, while two others were OK; no firefighters were injured
The firefighter suffered a head injury after falling 12 feet onto a paved parking lot; fire officials said he’s moving all of his extremities
The rig rolled 100 feet down a steep embankment, destroying the truck and injuring the two on board; both firefighters were wearing seat belts
The two military surplus trucks were free and carry 130 gallons of foam that will be used for airport and railroad emergencies
Paramedics began transporting a critically ill 5-month-old aboard the rig because an ambulance was unavailable; the boy didn’t survive
The fire department lost its primary fire truck in the blaze, which was likely started by an electrical short in the cab of the rig
The fire chief said students in the program may one day work for his department, so he said the donation will pay off by providing the best possible training
One firefighter claimed the seatbelt alarms were too loud and threatened to go to the media; that rig was sent to a different station and another firefighter suspended
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire; no one was injured in the fire
Alex Thomason, a personal injury lawyer, bought a $5,000 rig from a local station and took a four-hour “mini” firefighting course
Having a bid dispute policy is often required and always a good idea; here are steps to build one