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
One of the Triana Fire Department’s newer fire engines was involved in a crash
A man stole a Sacramento Fire Department pickup truck leading to a police pursuit and standoff
The Wiggins fire engine overturned while responding to an MVC
Suspect robbed volunteer paramedic and his son at gunpoint while they worked at a factory
The one unit in service now is running most calls, saving fuel and wear and tear on big rigs
Officials say the incident revealed communication failures that “must be addressed”
Poor water supply meant shuttling water 7 miles to the scene
The best clips include two dash-cam videos that show frightening hits
They operate out of a warehouse, sleep in makeshift shacks and eat in portable trailers
All of the injuries are non-life threatening; the rig was en route to a fire at the time of the crash
The new video shows inside the cab when the windshield was shattered by the ice
The ambulances should be on the street within 160 days
There was so much damage in 2011 that the department contemplated installing mini cameras in the rigs
The chief was not injured, occupants of the other vehicle were hurt
Four firefighters were hurt; injuries were described as moderate to mild; the cause of the crash is under investigation
Getting the hose off the truck and ready for water is key to a quick knockdown; here are five variations worth a close look
Call it what you like, the most important thing a water transporter can do is function as it’s needed — and that comes down to selecting the right vehicle
Reflected lights and the truck’s blind spot contributed to a firefighter accidentally killing a pedestrian on a nonemergency run
After a 20 percent match by the city, the grant will pay for two new engines
The firefighter’s pickup ran off the road and struck a tree
The patient was suffering from a stroke and the nearest ambulance was 7 miles away
Fire chief says the move will save wear and tear on apparatus and not delay response time
The firefighters were trapped on the third floor and rescued with an aerial
The 17-year-old was arrested for vandalizing a fire truck and interfering with an emergency vehicle
FireRescue1 readers have their say why foam systems are not used in their departments to fight fire
Understanding how and why compressed air foam systems work is a key to their wide-spread acceptance
Four industry experts talk about what fire departments need to know to get the most from a firefighting foam system
The all-terrain vehicles will help responders navigate the long and narrow winding trails to reach victims in need
One option to meet shrinking budget and roster constraints is the rapid response vehicle, the lighter, cheaper and swifter cousin of the engine
Taking proper care of apparatus tires will have a major impact on the department’s operating budget
Fire chief says his new ARFF is the best in the country
Both of the apparatus being retired are more than 20 years old