Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
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
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
Athens’ new black-and-gold “Screamin’ Eagles” fire engine honors the local high school
Retired Kalispell firefighter Alan “Gus” Gustafson has spent decades preserving artifacts, including a 1925 American LaFrance pumper he once rode
Baker City firefighters say rotating a 2007 fire engine with a new 2026 apparatus could affect safety and firefighting capability, while city leaders say the goal is to preserve equipment
The Avon Lake Historical Society will unveil ALFD1, a restored 1939 Dodge American LaFrance fire truck
Salt Creek Emergency Services, a volunteer department, relies on donated vehicles and a small budget as repair bills, fuel costs and equipment needs continue to climb
Police say the man threatened to shoot Cobb County firefighters who were working a medical emergency, then backed his car into their rig
Two preconnects of 400' of 1-1/2" hose and 250' of 2" hose
Police say the suspect took a Boulder Fire-Rescue engine minutes after his release and fled before being slowed down by stop sticks
Allentown’s federal lawsuit claims American Industrial Partners and manufacturers drove up costs, closed plants and created long delivery backlogs that impact fire departments
As departments face staffing shortages and inconsistent driver training, the fire service must confront whether its current approach to operator qualification is good enough
Cross-country tour features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Fire apparatus manufacturers will showcase the latest innovations in design, technology and equipment at FDIC 2026 in Indianapolis
With engines stuck in the shop and few reserves available, Anchorage firefighters are increasingly forced to respond in under-equipped vehicles as call volumes rise and equipment wears down
Troy’s new Engine 2, designed for the city’s hills and dense infrastructure, will serve the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute area as officials continue investing in public safety
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
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
The Grapevine City Council is set to consider buying a squad vehicle for the fire department, a move city leaders say fits rising EMS demand but firefighters argue could weaken fire response
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
Louisa crews narrowly escaped as flames overran Engine 6, forcing a dramatic retreat, while a falling tree struck Engine 7 and nearly hit another firefighter
Donated by Google and YouTube, the new fleet will help LAFD and Arcadia firefighters reach injured or stranded people faster in rough terrain, traffic and crowds
A fast-moving fire in the Battlefield Park neighborhood destroyed a Jackson Fire Department ladder truck and damaged other equipment
A new 7,000-square-foot addition allows the Vintage Fire Museum to showcase more historic fire trucks and artifacts as it launches a campaign to finish fundraising
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