More than 1,000 courses and videos, including more than 440 hours of approved EMS credit!

More than 1,000 courses and videos, including more than 440 hours of approved EMS credit!

Apparatus

Apparatus

The fire apparatus topic contains news and information about fire apparatus and vehicle equipment. Learn about fire truck trends and purchasing ladder trucks, pumpers and fire apparatus accessories.

Sort by:

Texas firefighters in stable condition after fire engine rollover
–

Two Rossville firefighters were injured after a tire blowout caused the driver to lose control
Firefighter recovering after being dragged while escaping Hawaii wildfire
–

U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell said firefighters had to abandon their fire engine and use another vehicle that could not carry everyone
Sponsored content

Embracing the use of stair chairs in emergency medical services
–

Stryker

Stryker’s Xpedition powered stair chair can navigate tight corners, and descend or ascend with ease
GM cuts San Francisco robotaxi fleet after crashes
–

In one crash, a Cruise vehicle had a green light, entered an intersection, and struck by a fire truck responding to a call
Conn. fire truck struck while blocking interstate crash scene
–

Fairfield's Rescue 1 was damaged after a pickup truck struck the rig while firefighters were working on I-95
$2M funding package brings new wildland engines to 7 Calif. FDs
–

10 new Type 6 fire engines will replace older rigs in Humboldt and Mendocino counties
Neb. FD adds new brush to fleet amid growing WUI
–

Funding for Lincoln Fire and Rescue's Ford F-550 came from a Cares Act federal grant
Calif. robotaxis seek 24-hour service despite complaints about blocking first responders
–

San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson presented regulators 55 written reports of the robotaxis interfering with emergency response
Mo. firefighters injured in fire engine rollover
–

Black Jack firefighters were responding to a fire when a car pulled out in front of them
Driver killed in head-on collision with Ind. fire engine
–

The Hanover fire engine was travelling in the opposite lane to a call to clear mud when it collided with an SUV
Ga. firefighters injured in fire engine crash released from hospital
–

Two firefighters were bringing a donated fire engine to Lumber City when a tire blew, causing it to overturn
We need more training on roadway safety!
–

Every chief should support the FREE training offering through the Emergency Responder Safety Institute
Video: N.J. firefighters injured in fire engine crash, rollover
–

Newark firefighters were responding to a fire when their fire engine collided with a car and overturned.
$30K donation helps Ga. FD purchase a foam trailer for industrial site fires
–

Two Glynn County industries each gave $15k after plant fires caused evacuation orders and significant damage
Ill. FD repurposes 30-year-old fire engine for firefighter safety
–

The LeRoy Fire Department had tried to sell the engine for a year but realized it held more value as a blocker on the interstate
Va. firefighters rescue kitten trapped on interstate pillar
–

Newport News firefighters were called on for their ladder truck to rescue "Ledge Cat"
Load More

Copyright © 2023 Fire Chief. All rights reserved.