Fire Apparatus

The trucks, tools and equipment resource for fire service decision makers.

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“First and foremost, you have to know where everything is on your apparatus and make sure everything is working properly.”

Andrew Clarke, Chatham County (GA) Fire Department, on one of the most basic responsibilities of an apparatus operator: https://t.co/ti8yQLrOrr

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Here is Rescue Company 1 from Mahwah (NJ) Fire Department; this 2026 Pierce Mfg non walk-in rescue is powered by a robust Cummins X12 525-hp engine, designed for top performance in critical situations. More specs here 👉 https://t.co/XyxtHvr5pt

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A Concord (NC) fire engine was struck by a passing vehicle while responding to a crash on I-85 early Sunday, putting the unit out of service. Read more: https://t.co/6J5XnvpDwF

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TX Firefighter Dies in Apparatus Rollover Responding to Fire: https://t.co/7LAsJUiQm5

A 26-year-old Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department firefighter died Sunday afternoon when a fire department truck rolled over while responding to a fire in Holland, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Early planning is key for fire departments aiming to secure grants focused on firefighter health—determine the right equipment and budget before applying to maximize impact. Learn how: https://t.co/uAOGpAfe9E

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Swanzey (NH) unveils a state-of-the-art Fire Station #2, replacing a 1960s basement facility after 10+ years of planning. Enhanced safety, space, and modern bays promise better protection for firefighters and the community: https://t.co/ebGvCy4bQ6

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When emergencies strike after hours, how do fleet teams balance quick repairs, safety, and limited staffing? Managing a reserve fleet during peak demand requires sharp decisions to keep operations running smoothly. 🔧 Read more: https://t.co/20HXCzBJA9

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NY Towns Share New Pumper; Buying Demo Model Saved Hundreds of Thousands: https://t.co/qX9KOXLDsZ

South Glens Falls Fire Company President John Cox said the company has ordered a Fouts FB-94 1,000-gallon pumper truck, which the company will use instead of the older one. The cost of the new truck was around $800,000, which Cox said was a “tremendous deal.” Typically, a new truck of similar build would cost between $1.2 and $1.4 million and take three to four years for delivery. Cox explained to the village board that the fire company was able to expedite the truck because of other contracted purchases they’ve made with the manufacturer.

“They have this as a demo, and they’re willing to give us a tremendous deal on it to move forward,” he said.

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A Durham, NC firefighter lost their life early Thursday battling a fierce building fire on Morley Drive. Flames pierced the roof and partial collapse occurred.

Two firefighters were injured but are expected to recover. The department has not yet released the fallen firefighter’s identity or details surrounding the incident: https://t.co/uxi2LkTLpO

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Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department Celebrates 100th Year of Service; Running New Rosenbauer Rescue-Pumper: https://t.co/CtT4eLKYIn

Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department, one of a dozen departments in Albany County’s Town of Colonie, is celebrating 100 years of providing fire and rescue services to the population of its 12-square-mile fire district from its station on Central Avenue. The department’s staff includes four paid full-time station keepers and 45 volunteer firefighters, protecting a nighttime population of 20,000 people that swells to 100,000 during the daytime due to the district’s many commercial, industrial, and retail shopping centers.

Mike Romano, Fuller Road’s fire chief, says the department’s first-due rig on most calls is its new Rosenbauer rescue-pumper, which he calls a “do-everything vehicle.” “When we spec’d the truck we knew we had to try to do everything with one piece of apparatus, so we designed it to bring all the tools to the job and figure out what was needed there,” he says.

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An Exciting New Chapter for FDIC International and the Fire & Rescue Group

We are excited to share that Clarion Events has announced an agreement to be acquired by Informa, a global leader in events and information services.

While this marks an important new chapter for our organization, what remains unchanged is our commitment to the fire service community. We will continue to focus on delivering world-class events, industry-leading education, meaningful networking opportunities, and valuable business connections for our attendees, exhibitors, partners, and customers.

We are proud of what we've built together and excited about the opportunities ahead. Thank you for your continued trust and support as we move into this next phase of growth.

Eric Schlett
President, Fire & Rescue Group

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10 Maryland Fire Departments Prepare on New Worcester County (MD) Fire Training Tower: https://t.co/78jDDcKWLZ

Worcester County, Maryland, the state’s easternmost county, covers approximately 475 square miles with a diverse population. It comprises high-rise residential occupancies, hotels, and condominiums; residential development including townhomes and single-family neighborhoods; and rural farmland, agricultural communities, and widely dispersed single-family homes. That diversity was one of the reasons why Worcester County needed a modern training facility capable of supporting training for everything from a residential structure fire to operations involving a multi-story building.

The committee spent considerable time determining what would serve the county best over the next several decades, visiting training facilities across Maryland and Delaware to review construction methods, tower configurations, burn systems, and training features. At the end of its deliberations, the county chose WHP Training Towers to provide a new training tower using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing.

Joe Kirchner, chief operating officer for WHP Training Towers, says Worcester County chose a three-section design with a four-story tower, a two-story residential/industrial section, and a one-story annex.

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Drones have become some of the fastest-growing tools in public safety, and for good reason. What started as technology primarily associated with hobbyists and photographers has evolved into a valuable resource for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency management organizations, and rescue teams.

The FAMA Buyer’s Guide on Public Safety Drone Programs provides a practical introduction to how agencies can successfully incorporate drones into their operations. While the guide covers regulations, training, equipment, and implementation considerations, the overall message is straightforward: Drones can significantly improve public safety operations when they are planned, managed, and used properly.

Read more: https://t.co/8chJrtdnJT

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Honoring legacy and advancing rescue: Maynard (NY) VFD unveils its new 100-ft Sutphen Tower Ladder dedicated to Thomas P. Phelps and a state-funded 2026 Tahoe EMS vehicle boosting emergency response: https://t.co/VbXatin0Fv

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The FireWedge: A New Chapter in Fireground Innovation: https://t.co/ZdkpDQovbT

Cahaba Fire Company LLC (CFC) and the creation of the FireWedge began not in a boardroom or manufacturing plant but on the fireground—with a question firefighters have asked for decades but no one had ever answered: “Why has no one invented a tool for this yet?”

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Cleveland (OH) is moving forward with a plan to secure $1.031M federal funding to update radios in public safety vehicles , separate from the handheld radios replaced two years earlier. This grant would refresh about 19% of the vehicle fleet. Read more: https://t.co/NUCtmCtUKO

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Unlock the potential of your fire suppression system with the perfect pump, platform, and configuration—designed around your mission. Don’t settle for less when every second counts.
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Lima (OH) just leveled up their rescue game with a sleek new Spencer light rescue truck—ready for EMS calls, crashes, and fires! 🚒🔥 Check it out: https://t.co/kq8DcaNKee

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After years of delays, Mills and the Natrona County (WY) Fire Protection District are trying to solve a problem that began long before construction on NextEra Energy’s Dinosolar project.

The project has yet to break ground, but local emergency responders have already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars — and, in the fire district’s case, millions — preparing for the calls they expect once it does: https://t.co/V9DC7YO31k