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
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
L.A. County Engine 16 was responding to a call when a man jumped in front, climbed onboard and started hitting it
Wiggins Firefighter Kaille Randolph credits her seat belt and PPE with saving her life
One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation
Long-time supporter’s large donation helped equip the rig
Noisy fire trucks are ruining the neighborhood’s serenity, but I have a solution
Getting water from a static source to an apparatus is a critical component of rural firefighting; here’s the drafting equipment you’ll need
There is more than one choice in sirens, and understand how and why each works will help you make a better decision
The agreement marks the first time in decades that the city will add extra firefighters for regular day shifts
Fire Lt. Christine Emmons and at least one other firefighter looked at the girl lying near the wing, concluded she was dead and left
Limited water supply and windy and drought conditions add to the complexity of gaining the upper hand on this structure fire
One firefighter was taken to a hospital for heat exhaustion and dehydration and another suffered a knee injury
Teams use antique equipment such as bucket brigades, hand pumpers, hose cars, and vintage fire trucks to race
When their plane landed on the runway, there were two fire engines waiting for them, spraying water
Firefighters had to walk through woods Monday evening with buckets because a neighbor would not give the fire department access from his property
A 22-year-old firefighter was in fair condition Monday night after a pumper he was driving rolled over
The lead engine was heavily damaged by a fire that was caused by a suspected electrical short in the cab
To get an idea of how many old rigs are still in service, we asked when departments moved to fully enclosed cabs
Technology and functionality are constantly changing, and pumpers are no different; here are some of the latest developments on the market
Phoenix firefighter Brad Harper, 23, was trapped between the engine and a door of his rescue ambulance May 18 as crews from the city responded to a mulch fire
Officials are still probing which vehicle was responsible for the girl’s death after Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed July 6
Fire officials say it’s not clear whether the infrared technology would have prevented her death
Officials said she died of multiple blunt injuries that are consistent with being run over by a motor vehicle
Her body was found near the left wing while others seated in the back of the plane were found behind the aircraft
Five of the firefighters returned to duty, one is still on crutches and in pain
Technological advances in wireless headsets are moving full steam ahead; here are eight new products worth a closer look
The fire truck was the only vehicle involved and the wreck remains under investigation
The chief would like the city to purchase a new one at cost of about $1 million
Members of the general public had their first-ever behind the scenes look at how fire engines are made
One of the trucks being replaced is 22 years old
The teenager was on the ground and covered in foam that rescuers had sprayed on the burning wreckage
Incredibly, nobody was injured after the department’s roof collapsed