Fire Apparatus Face Brutal April with Crashes, Thefts
Source Firehouse.com News
April isn't over yet, and it's already been a cruel month for fire departments and their fleets.
Fire apparatus have been in an unusual number of accidents—responding to calls in most cases—this month. Rigs also have been the targets of thieves, who've driven off and damaged the vehicles in some cases.
Here's a look at some of the April incidents—and a couple in March—involving fire apparatus. Also, check out our breakdown of recent accidents and thefts involving ambulances.
Accidents
March 29: Pickup Collides Head-On with MN Apparatus, Drives Off
March 31: Video: Detroit FFs Injured in Devastating Gas Station Crash
April 7: Drunk Driver Rams NJ Apparatus Arriving to Offer Help
April 9: OH Firefighter Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash
April 13: VA Apparatus Headed to Call Struck by Tractor-Trailer
April 14: Vehicle Crashes into VA Blocker Apparatus at Car Fire
April 15: Driver Dies after Vehicle Collides with NC Aerial
April 15: TX Fire Chief Seriously Injured in Apparatus Accident
April 19: OH Apparatus Responding to Call Struck by SUV
April 19: Two OH Firefighters Injured in Apparatus Rollover Accident
April 24: NY Fire Officer Injured in Collision on Way to Call
April 25: Video: Houston Apparatus at Accident Scene Struck by Car
Thefts
April 1: Man Accused of Stealing CA Fire Apparatus
April 5: CO Man Arrested after Stealing FD Vehicle During Medical Call
