Apparatus
FireRescue1’s apparatus resource center features the latest news and information related to fire apparatus and equipment.
Cambridge firefighters used Ladder 1’s aerial to rescue a woman trapped on the third floor
Ogdensburg officials hope being awarded AFG funding will allow them to purchase a mini-pumper to reduce wear on older apparatus
Fire departments and individual members can take several measures to make cold weather operations safer and more comfortable
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025
Adams County Fire Rescue’s fire engine wrap will promote fentanyl awareness and education over six months
Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Delaney said the city saved thousands of dollars after finding an already-built Pierce fire engine
Baker County officials will use Interior Department funding to purchase water tanks for fire departments to place onto pickup truck beds
Newport Township Fire Department’s new Pierce Saber fire engine replaces a 1974 Mack telesquirt
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
In the fire department’s fleet, 63% of the engines, 33% of the trucks and 20% of the tower ladders have been in use longer than their 15-year recommended lifespan
Bellingham firefighters highlighted fire service history when placing their new Pierce fire engine in service
As the automotive industry revs its engines for EVs, questions remain for some fire service leaders
The St. Joseph Fire Department will use the money to maintain and improve their ISO rating by replacing a reserve rescue
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
A tire came off a tower ladder assigned to Truck 23, damaging two vehicles
In the past, the Dracut Fire Department has donated essential gear to the Cambita Fire Department
Three desperately needed ladder trucks are among 11 new rigs to be purchased after an audit found firefighters had no reserve apparatus and sometimes relied on pickup trucks
Three firefighters assigned to Engine 32 were injured when their fire engine overturned while responding to a rescue
A power line fell on a rig as San Francisco firefighters faced a top-floor fire, threatening exposures
The Dublin tanker was returning from a field fire when it went off the road and into a ditch
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
Whether protecting interstate highways or country roads, roadway incidents require vigilance in the course of successful on-scene tactical outcomes
Firefighters focused on shuttling and flowing water in several drills
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
The Pendleton County firefighter told officials the tanker wouldn’t brake when going down a hill
A Hancock Volunteer Fire Department tanker overturned while responding to a wildfire
The West Sacramento brush truck was traveling along a debris-strewn trail to extinguish a brush fire when it ran over two people
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
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