Apparatus

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Apparatus

Bluewell, WV, Firefighter Hurt in Crash Involving Department Vehicle

April 23, 2024
The fire department pickup truck struck a hair salon after the collision with an SUV.
Photos by Carlos Martinez
Ladders

Tactical Ladder Placement for Firefighters

April 23, 2024
Charlie Hendry says preplanning and drills are vital to firefighters’ ability to know what ladder to choose for the varied potential needs on the fireground.
Polaris
All-Terrain

Polaris RANGER CREW XD 1500 Makes its FDIC International Debut

April 22, 2024
The all-new RANGER CREW XD 1500 was on display, along with a RANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar and the all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic.
CustomFIRE
Pumper

Delivery: Fertile, MN, Top-Mount Pump

April 22, 2024
CustomFire built this enclosed, top-mount pumper for the Fertile Fire Department with a 1,000-gallon tank.
Photos by Jeffrey D. Gaskin
Apparatus

Specifying a New Apparatus: Don’t Waste Money on Unnecessary Items

April 22, 2024
Jeffrey D. Gaskin wants fire organizations, particularly volunteer departments, to think twice about whether the cost of a function, feature or component on a new apparatus is...