Apparatus
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One Newtown officer was injured, struck by an unoccupied fire engine that slid on a snow-covered driveway
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
A brush truck from the Mills River Fire Department was being readied to fight the Los Angeles wildfires when a fire destroyed the station
Laramie County Fire Authority wildland apparatus was going to take firefighters to help fight the Los Angeles fires
Capt. RK Smithley has helped drop over 175,000 gallons of fire retardant during more than a dozen flights in two days
Rumors spread on social media that fire apparatus were being delayed or turned away due to emissions inspections
Springfield’s Stephen Balboni said he has mixed feeling about leaving the job he always loved
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said a Super Scooper is grounded after a collision with a drone over the Palisades Fire
Hartford firefighters and one civilian were injured a crash in front of the firehouse
The Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Department will use funding from an Operation Lone Star grant to put more EMTs on the street
With Engine 18’s motorized pumper out of service due to fuel line issues, the department gathered hay, straw, oats and cordwood to place a steamer in service
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
Images from the scene show a Delray Beach fire truck on its side, significantly damaged
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
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