Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Master mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians recommend the following apparatus maintenance tips to keep trucks on the road in soaring temperatures
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
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
All of the firefighters were wearing seatbelts; some soreness was reported after the crash
Ken Lehr, 59, was setting up a landing zone when he was backed over by fire truck he was preparing to get on
The rig’s driver was preparing to close a road so a helicopter could land when he struck the chief
If the tax goes into effect, city leaders want to replace an aging fire truck
The pick up truck uses both compressed natural gas and gasoline; the fire chief expects to save 80 percent on gasoline
Despite placing fault with the engine’s driver, no charges are being filed in connection to the April 16 incident
The firefighter was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition
The 18-year-old male was running lights and sirens on his stolen-truck joy ride
Two firefighters, who were in the truck when it was hit, were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
The two firefighters are accused of lying about how the crash occurred; video footage contradicts their story
Roadways are high-risk environments for firefighters; the company officer’s actions can be a deciding factor in firefighter safety
It appears the fire truck was struck from behind; no injuries were reported at the scene
They were charged $25,000 for improper training and equipment after a firefighter was killed and three others hurt
More important than the rig itself is what’s inside; doing a full, honest inventory will help you get the most of your rehab unit
Recalls happen more often than you think; learn how those who have had rigs recalled dealt with being down a truck
The firefighter was sitting on the back of a rig when a large pickup truck pulled into the station, pinning him; he’s in stable condition
The biggest fire truck in the U.K. comes with a piercing nozzle, as does a newly supplied super-hose that allows crews to tackle a blaze outside a building
They were responding to a traffic accident on a steep mountain road; the firefighters’ injuries did not appear to be life-threatening
They noticed something was wrong when the rig rolled through a light; they performed CPR and used an AED to save the driver’s life
The two new pumpers were bought with USDA Rural Development grants
No firefighters were injured when the truck slid into a curb and rolled
Two recent breakdowns have created gaps in fire coverage; the average age of a Covington fire truck is 15 years
No other vehicles were involved in the incident; the call turned out to be a false alarm
The rig was headed to a structure fire when the incident occurred; all injuries are non-life-threatening
The rig was responding to a multi-vehicle crash in the area, which one witness said involved more than 10 cars
Police are determining which vehicle had the green light and who’s at fault; the fire truck had its lights and sirens on
Firefighters used their aerial to reach the man to expedite the rescue
It was another good year for the development of products that help make the job of firefighters safe, more effective and efficient
They were taken to the hospital after the crash; roads in the area were reportedly icy
The 24-year-old volunteer has been booted off the department and may face theft charges
