Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
Not having any water, Lacey firefighters decided to pull the dumpster away from the building while waiting on an engine company
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
Mass. town voters told the department to reconsider its need for a used fire truck
Seagrave Model 66 once brought Livermore, Calif. firefighters to their calls
The cost of borrowing is usually less than the cost of inflation, making it cheaper to buy today
Charitable group will send 3 fire engines, medical supplies and uniforms to Africa
$18,000 Dept of Agriculture grant allows fire department to buy firefighting ATV
America’s oldest fire apparatus manufacturer examines its past and future
$800,000 trailer can model chemical plumes, conduct lab analysis, more
75-foot mid-Mount Ladder Tower Platform Truck will replace 22-year old vehicle
Fire director: Remaining equipment, firefighters would be able to provide sufficient coverage to city residents
After a fire destroyed his 130-year-old building, its owner made a huge monetary donation to show his gratitude
Truck often does not start, cannot respond to fire calls; deputy chief estimated it would cost $190,000 to replace
24 firefighters, 32 instructors have spent nearly two weeks learning how to drive, pump and maintain fire engines
Driver took hands off steering wheel, flashed 2 thumbs up as fire engine with lights and siren on sped through red light
Driver-training simulators are pricey, but may help firefighters avoid more costly collisions
A strong financial argument can show the wisdom of buying a truck now rather than kicking the can down the road
A critical part to specing a new fire truck is accounting for the type, and weight, of the added equipment it will store
Fire department gets unanimous approval to replace its 1998 pumper
Learning modules, study and updated manual established for on-road safety
System provides info on ladder extension, rotation, elevation, load, hydraulic-oil pressure, engine data
French-based Gimaex’s units have been used in Europe and are being configured for the US market
Small-town thrift can have big-time fire consequences
Firefighters are using county fire trucks as they solicit donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at intersections
U.S. humanitarian group delivers donated firefighting equipment and opens the memorial
$70,000 grant from Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program helped fund purchase
Driver of tractor trailer and EMT were also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Stay alert, things can turn bad fast in foul weather; likewise don’t be lulled by a sunny day
The nearly $800K AFG will replace a 1977 ladder truck
After Hurricane Katrina the volunteer department was left with only a pick up truck and small pump
Not having an aerial unit and enough water-flow capabilities hurt one fire department
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