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.
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Woman killed after being hit by Nev. fire truck
–The ladder truck struck a pedestrian, who was later identified as 63-year-old Charlene McMaster, at an intersection
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Woman accused of stealing Ky. fire truck during active fire
–A volunteer firefighter tried to stop Jessica Clines, but she struck him in the shoulder with the mirror of the truck
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3 Maine firefighters hurt after fire trucks collide
–A witness said the rigs were heading in opposite directions when one veered to avoid a car that had stopped in the road
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FDNY fire trucks responding to same call crash, hit pedestrian
–Officials said the pedestrian and 11 firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash
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More tips on how to become a great pump operator
–It’s important to know your response area and its target hazards and have a command of water supply issues
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Fire dept. donates retired fire truck to Caribbean firefighters
–The retired 1997 Luverne fire truck, which has a 1,000 gallon tank, will be used in rural areas
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Fire truck design: Is black the new chrome?
–In some busy departments, durability is trumping design when it comes to how much chrome a rig is dressed in
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How fire trucks got their color
–Opinions on what color is best won't surprise you, but why they got that color might
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Storage systems: It’s not just about turnout gear
–Three strategies for creating order out of chaos at the station
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How many seats should a fire truck have?
–Picking the correct seating involves factoring safety, staffing and storage; here's how to do the math
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Effective engineers do more than drive
–Video shows four ways a driver supported engine and truck crews
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Second-life fire trucks: Know the risks
–Repurposing rigs for fire-service duty can be a great cost savings, but they require great care to make sure they are safe for firefighting
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Are American fire trucks too big?
–Congestion and street width are just two of the factors that force us to consider the right size for our rigs
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How to safely operate firefighting tenders
–These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
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