Apparatus
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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
A White Oak Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, along with his dad and brother, used a county-owned apparatus to help a neighbor burn debris
We asked our Facebook fans what they thought of compressed air foam systems, received a number of different views
Cause of fire that burned barn to ground remains unknown, as does reason pumper truck malfunctioned, but emergency response time was good
Improvement seen in most categories of fire calls; rare technical rescues, hazmat situations fall short of goal
Recent incidents remind us of just how dangerous intersections are when we are responding to an emergency
A great many fire apparatus dealers and manufacturers will work with you and give you some good prices during this down economy
Excessive speed might have caused Firefighter Brandon Little, who died Jan. 18, to lose control while driving to call
Non-profit organization SEMS is expected to cease ambulance operations soon because of financial problems
Demonstrations will be held comparing new ladder truck to truck it’s replacing, a 1975 ladder truck up for auction soon
$185,250 grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security will help Cleburne County fire department purchase new vehicle
Fire chief thinks chances for sale are good: Thousands of motorists will pass truck every day, some of whom may collectors of fire apparatus
AMR says it will save $250,000 by being given 2 more minutes to arrive at emergencies if firefighters arrive on scene first
Pumper truck malfunctioned when firefighters tried to draw water from pond; chief says fire apparatus is inspected weekly
Mayor of Australian town defends firefighters under investigation for ignoring safety procedures by driving through floodwaters
Whenever we respond to structure fire, having access to, securing water source is vital component of overall fireground operation
Vallejo station closed under weight of budget cuts may reopen by summer; fire administrators are running background checks on 10 potential new hires
Witnesses said Captain James Pennington slammed to ground on his back when ladder he scaled buckled, twisted, then collapsed without warning
Volunteer Firefighter Paul Brady was working on top of fire truck in 2006 when fellow firefighter drove it out of firehouse
Thomas Kelley, 51, was assigned to minimum-security part of prison, had violated parole for vehicle theft
Detroit man slammed into back of fire truck, then sued Frenchtown Township, firefighter who helped save his life
Suspect worked as firefighter at prison near Mexican border; deputies saw fire engine being driven erratically about 10 miles away
County’s Fire Board will consider locations for 2 new fire stations, begin buying equipment for those stations, eliminate more positions
1 advantage of newer engine is smaller wheel base so engine can get in and out of tight community areas
December has seen at least 16 crashes involving fire and EMS apparatus, leading to death and costly injury
Ambulance with its lights, siren on was responding to emergency; car did not stop, was hit when ambulance made right turn
Every town and city has at least one fire truck and many large cities have hundreds
State police are citing firefighter with failing to drive at safe speed; investigation showed speed didn’t factor into crash
Having the proper fire truck equipment is essential to keeping firefighters safe, as well as allowing them to protect the public
Fire truck was parked on interstate to block traffic as crews treated patients when tractor-trailer attempted to change lanes at last minute
Apparatus features custom-built casket lift system that can raise firefighter safely above hosebed for display during funeral procession
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