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    The Firehouse.com Apparatus product category is a collection of information and product listings and resources for Fire Apparaus Manufacturers and Emergency Vehicle and Fire Truck Builders.
    Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck #newyork #firetruck #carcrashes
    Aerial

    Aerial Tower, Car Crash Leaves Civilian Dead in Medford, NY

    Susan Nicol
    March 21, 2025
    Three firefighters in the Medford tower truck suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
    Photo by Marc Aloan
    Recent research confirmed a trend of departments opting to purchase pickups to serve as chief’s vehicles. Although larger pickups might not maneuver on tight city streets as well as SUVs can, pickups can accommodate a variety of storage solutions, ranging from generic slide-out trays and tonneau covers to full bed remounts that include custom cabinets.
    Apparatus

    Fire Apparatus Supplement 2025: Building the Buggy

    Marc Aloan
    March 11, 2025
    Marc Aloan explains the pros and cons of the choice between SUV and pickup for a chief's vehicle and the design factors of both that might escape initial considerations.
    Photos by Rick Mosher
    fire department pumpers portable ladder access Rick Mosher
    Pumper

    Fire Apparatus Supplement 2025: Portable Ladder Storage on Pumpers

    Rick Mosher
    March 11, 2025
    Rick Mosher details the reasoning for some departments to specify a high-side/low-side pumper that includes curbside access to ground ladders.
    KME
    Orange County Fire Authority Purchases 10 KME Severe Service Pumpers
    Pumper

    Orange County Fire Authority Purchases 10 KME Severe Service Pumpers

    KME Fire Apparatus
    March 6, 2025
    These pumpers are replacement trucks for its current in-service paramedic fire engine companies in Orange County, CA.
    One dead, four hospitalized after Portland house fire
    Ladders

    One Dead, Four Hurt in Portland, ME, Fire

    March 6, 2025
    Firefighters were forced to evacuate due to failing structural integrity, Portland fire officials said.
    Fatal Fire Destroys Bar and Apartments, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania - 3
    Ladders

    Two Killed in East Stroudsburg, PA, Building Fire

    Susan Nicol
    March 6, 2025
    The fire had burned through the floor, preventing crews from entering the Wander Inn Bar & Grill.