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
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Two of the four Indianapolis Fire Department members were admitted to a hospital with serious injuries
The Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was transported to a hospital with serious injuries
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A good program for both the fire service and the country unexpectedly stopped; you can and must help bring it back
Chief Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster was driving the apparatus when it overturned, causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle
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An agreement between DoD and EPA calls for destroying the vehicles rather than giving them to fire departments
Sutphen Corp. picked up the truck to make the necessary repairs at no cost to the fire department
Robert Thomas, 52, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash
The truck manufacturer, the insurance company and an independent investigator are looking into the cause
Solar-capturing technology has made it easier to keep fire truck and ambulances fully charged without leaving them running, and saves money
While not as popular as in Europe, swap-body modular apparatus have a definite place in the U.S. fire service
Visiting numerous fire stations in New Zealand and Australia gave me perspective on the U.S. fire service and appreciation for theirs
The program now let’s departments borrow $350,000 and don’t charge interest; that’s $100,000 more than previously
All the trucks and equipment inside were destroyed, but no one was injured
Valley Regional Fire and Rescue received $228,637 and Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1 received $237,500
Both firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries and are in stable condition
The department suspended the driver without pay for two weeks and the onboard captain was suspended without pay for one week
While the damage was extensive, Chief David Nondorf said he believes the truck can be repaired
The woman claimed being stopped by a firefighter in a fire truck violated her rights
Fire officials said the new fire truck is needed to replace two aging pieces of equipment and to provide a higher ladder to reach the top of several city structures
Four firefighters on board suffered minor injuries when the gravel road gave out beneath the truck
The impact was so hard, the pickup lost a wheel and spun into the median
Two police officers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries; no firefighters were injured
He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, burglary and other crimes
Choosing the right purchasing model can save big bucks and help you land the right rig
The driver of the car was taken by ambulance to the hospital; no firefighters were injured
The fire department was called for mutual aid assistance to help with a working structure fire when the accident occurred
Staying on top of maintenance can save money and lives
Firefighters said they wanted to give him a special treat after he returned $5 to the fire department earlier this month
Amkus Rescue Systems’ hydraulic rescue system saves time and lives, chief says
The department’s reasons for suspending the two assistant chiefs were not immediately known
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