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
A White Oak Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, along with his dad and brother, used a county-owned apparatus to help a neighbor burn debris
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
The Dallas Fire-Rescue lieutenant was one of four firefighters injured when their fire engine hydroplaned and fell off an overpass
No firefighters were injured, but were taken to a local hospital for evaluation
A 90-year-old woman had to wait at least 45 minutes; she fell unconscious while waiting
One woman was taken to a hospital in non-critical condition; no firefighters were injured
Mark Bagnoli, 59, was a trimming a tree when he was seriously injured and became stuck on a limb about 40 feet off the ground
Fire Chief Robert Bello said the rig is the single most important truck the department has; officials want to replace it with a 23-year-old truck
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Firefighter Brad Harper was at the scene of a mulch fire on May 18, 2013 when he became trapped between a fire engine and a door of an ambulance
“When I saw that check …I fell out of my chair. I was excited. I really was,” Fire Chief Allen Cousins said
The volunteer firefighters walked out with Chief Greg Stewart, who asked for a second fire engine, but was denied by the city
Chief Kevin Peters said their current turnout gear is 13 years old, while the average life span is eight years
Drafting from static water supplies is a different animal than pulling water from a municipal source; here’s how to get the most from your rig
Follow these steps to keep your reserve fire apparatus more ready for duty and more appealing to the firefighters using them
The fire truck’s exhaust set fire to brush underneath it; it caused $600 to $800 worth of damage
The truck was near the back of the church when it overheated, causing a fire in the engine compartment
Firefighter Mark Staker was driving the truck about 44 mph just before the crash; the speed limit on that stretch of road is 25 mph
Every fire truck crash reminds us of the obvious benefits of wearing seatbelts; their use should be universal
Two firefighters involved in the crash were taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries
A firefighter in the officer’s seat was taken to the hospital; the firefighter driving the rig was cited for failure to yield
The cause of the crash is still under investigation; injuries to the four were minor
Michael Quinn entered not guilty pleas to three felony charges of DUI from a 2013 crash between his fire truck and a motorcycle
No one was injured; the fire crew didn’t find the bullet holes in their trucks until they returned to the station
Four firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; police are investigating the wreck
The state grant program provided a retired military wildland firefighting vehicle that replace a 1960’s-era truck
One small fire department’s financial woes show a much larger problem, here’s one possible solution
Politicians love to feast on the good feelings fire trucks bring, but grow alligator arms when the bill arrives
Firefighters have experienced medical problems that kept them off work this year, resulting in higher-than-normal overtime costs to cover for them
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White says wider streets make it easier for fire trucks to operate
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