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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.

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Pick your battles: 3 things more important than the smooth bore vs. fog nozzle debate
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Focus your discussions instead on when and where to mask up, how to deploy the hoseline, and what should occur in rehab
Photos: Tornado destroys Texas VFD station
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“The fire station I’ve been at for the past 10 years is gone. I mean, it looks like just something out of a movie,” said Hughes Springs Paramedic Justin Riehemann
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Judge affirms $32M award against Mo. firefighter in crash that killed 3
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Kansas City firefighter Dominic Biscari was driving Pumper 19 as it struck an SUV, a pedestrian and a building
Poll call: Is your department considering an electric apparatus purchase?
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Readers weigh in on their department’s interest in adding an electric apparatus to their fleet
Quiz: Best practices for cold weather fire calls
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Fighting fires in the extreme cold of winter offers unique challenges. Are you prepared?
How to buy apparatus (eBook)
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Download this FireRescue1 apparatus buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Adaptable apparatus: 4 ways quick response units save time and money
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ESI Rapid Response Units offer customizable caps that are transferable to any domestic heavy-duty pickup truck bed
‘We must look out for each other’: A mantra that applies to all parts of the response
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A crash between New Jersey fire trucks underscores the need for all members to check intersections en route as we travel to the incident scene
Judge: Kansas City FF made ‘blatantly false’ claims to police about fatal apparatus crash
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Dominic Biscari was driving Kansas City Fire Pumper 19, which collided with an SUV, hit a pedestrian and crashed into a commercial building, killing 3
Fla. FD gets 2 advanced critical care units
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The vehicles are equipped with vital items, including medications, blood products, IV pumps, intubation equipment and ventilators
N.Y. man indicted for allegedly stealing fire truck, hitting 3 vehicles
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The defendant is alleged to have stolen Buffalo's Engine 1 on July 14 while firefighters were responding to an EMS call
Maine firefighter treated for carbon monoxide exposure after truck left running at station
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Brian Harbaugh said he went to pick up paperwork Sunday, exited the building fast and called for NorthStar EMS to help him; he quit on Monday
Arizona FD orders Volterra pumper from Pierce
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The electric vehicle will have a 500-gallon water tank and be able to seat 6
Chicago firefighter hurt at crash scene after driver strikes fire truck, police car
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Crews were working the scene of a hit-and-run when the driver plowed into first responders
Video of woman exiting Calif. fire truck in bikini at strip club prompts investigation
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“We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
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