Fire Apparatus

Extraction tools are essential for rescue and extraction operations, but these tools have limitations, just like all machinery. Staying ahead of tool inspection and ensuring it is ready for use [...]

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A solid preventive maintenance plan is necessary for more than just ensuring reliable and durable emergency response vehicles. Preventive maintenance on your fire apparatus can save lives. It’s [...]

Whenever you decide to purchase a new fire truck, there are several contributing factors to your department’s final decision. You want an engine that will serve your community’s needs and fit [...]

Firefighting requires tenacity, know-how and the right tools to help others to safety, but you can’t help unless you can alert traffic that you need to pass. Car cabs are becoming more [...]

The hottest days of the summer are still yet to come, and the need for good air conditioning in your fire apparatus will be even more apparent. When fire trucks became fully enclosed vehicles, [...]

When it comes to rescues and fighting fires, tools are one of the most important items you have at your disposal. As your fire department starts to take on more and more responsibility, you’ll be [...]

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “don’t spend a dollar to save a dime”. Simply put, this means that you should never spend excessive money to save a little bit. In the case of fire apparatus [...]

Selecting the right fire apparatus is important. So is the fire equipment you carry on board. Having the right type of equipment impacts your readiness to respond to emergencies. The Insurance [...]

Scheduled maintenance of your apparatus is crucial, but regular inspection of your apparatus and equipment is equally as important to ensure the safety of yourself and others. The apparatus is [...]