Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
A malfunctioning Camden reserve fire engine had a delayed response to a fire, highlighting how outdated trucks and deferred maintenance are straining firefighters and endangering communities
Founded by Roger Baker, Rehab Five delivers hydration, cooling, food and decontamination support at hundreds of fires each year
The Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum has added a rare FDNY Super Tender to its collection, reuniting it with the iconic Super Pumper System after a five-day trip from California
Truckee firefighters extended a ladder across swollen river waters to safely evacuate nine people from a riverside home
With two aging bridges now restricted to 10 tons, Keene firefighters say apparatus will have a minute or more added to their response times
Representing the 4,000th PUC Pump milestone, three new Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers will enhance the Clark County Fire Department’s ability to protect one of the nation’s most dynamic and demanding response areas
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Wichita police say a man tried to break into multiple EMS vehicles, forced his way into an apartment to film firefighters performing CPR on a patient, then stole a department vehicle
Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient
Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax grants will help departments upgrade equipment, improve training and modernize dispatch and wildfire detection tools across Boulder County
Fire departments and individual members can take several measures to make cold weather operations safer and more comfortable
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
A Blackman Fire Department firefighter was ejected and seriously injured in a crash while responding to a brush fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances
Four Houston firefighters and a truck driver were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler struck a fire engine blocking an earlier wreck
Apparatus-washing plays a crucial role in maintaining professionalism and equipment longevity — plus it’s a great test of a new firefighter’s attention to detail
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
The North County Fire Protection District lawsuit says Riverview made the changes without consulting the district as required by law
Budget constraints, staffing, apparatus procurement, and the electric vehicle transition
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1
Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
North Las Vegas city leaders handed over a 65-foot 1999 Pierce Quantum telesquirt and two dozen thermal cameras to the volunteer Cabo San Lucas Fire Department, part of a Bomberos Latinos partnership
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
Bismarck paid $25,000 to reacquire its second-ever fire truck, a 1926 Seagrave that served landmark calls
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments,and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded apparatus and safety features
The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse was destroyed, leaving members to see if the apparatus is salvageable
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- Houston FD’s ‘green’ ambulances face charging issues, undergo repairs
- Los Angeles County firefighters injured when fire engine overturns
- Pa. police seize fire trucks, shut down volunteer FD
- Inside the cab: Questions linger after Fla. apparatus crash with train
- Lawsuit: Mo. fire district alleges speed bumps damaged apparatus, street closures delayed response