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
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
One-third of Atlanta’s fire apparatus is beyond its lifespan and the city is below the national standard for reserve rigs
Video shows four ways a driver supported engine and truck crews
The catastrophic crash punctured the engine’s fuel tank; Fire Chief Todd Rummel died of smoke inhalation while unconscious
The firefighters were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The injured were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; officials said the firefighters all seem to be OK
E-One V.P.: “It’s nothing dramatic, but we are seeing some bounce back.”
They broke into the volunteer station, stole one truck, crashed it and went back to steal a second truck
The vehicle is owned by Thomas Bruce, who owes $1.3 million in federal income taxes, penalties and interest for unpaid taxes
The fire truck was responding to a medical call when the crash occurred; firefighters said they didn’t see the motorcycle
There were five trucks inside the building and could be $1 million loss
The fire truck was stuck in the pavement up to its axle en route to a medical call; no one on the fire truck was injured
Jonathan French, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene; his mother, Lisa, a seven-year veteran, was airlifted to the hospital
The equipment lost includes at least one tanker truck and engine, along with millions of dollars’ worth of equipment
Firefighter Will Griffin was one of three firefighters who suffered serious injuries after an aerial failure during a training exercise
The truck struck an embankment, overturned and ejected the firefighter; he was not wearing a seatbelt
It is alleged that during the investigation of the accident both men lied about how the crash occurred
Sutphen voluntarily asked departments to remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
They lost two fire trucks, an all-terrain vehicle and all of their firefighting equipment
The pair had stolen $20,000 worth of equipment and were attempting to sell it when they were caught
There are times when it makes sense to rebuild that old brush truck; here’s a look at how to make that call and what it involves
The converted, specially engineered and just plain odd-looking fire trucks may not have a place in everyday life, but they are worth a closer look
Fire Chief Dave Anderson was listed in critical condition for injuries to his chest
A fund has been set up to help the injured firefighters; one firefighter underwent back surgery
A firefighter riding in the rear of the ladder truck was treated for a shoulder injury
Sutphen said departments should remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
The blunder in D.C. was set right by firefighters exercising their political clout; something we should do for grant funding
Three fire trucks were damaged in the blaze and the fire caused $1.5 million in damages
The fire was started when a truck lost its tire and its bare rim scrapped along the asphalt
If the town shares a truck, it might need to sign agreements with both towns to ensure a truck is available
The program helps cash-strapped rural departments by supplying them with surplus military vehicles to rebuild and reuse
The department needed the pumper as its coverage area expanded to the county
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