Drone Collides With SuperScooper, Grounds Plane Amid CA Wildfires
A firefighting plane, commonly known as a SuperScooper, was grounded after being struck by an unauthorized drone during water drop…
Aerial Apparatus
Aerial apparatus play a major role on today’s fireground, whether they’re aerial ladders, tower ladders, or tractor-drawn aerials. Firefighters must be familiar with the trucks their department has at the ready. Review our training articles and videos on aerial operations.
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A Magical Sleigh
For firefighters operating a tower ladder, it's important to be trained on transporting both equipment and civilians.
Hooks & Hoses: Aerial Apparatus Positioning
Host Eric Dreiman talks with Kevin Lewis, tillerman for Truck 3 at the Dallas (TX) Fire Department.
New Orleans Fire Department Expands Fleet with Four Pierce Ascendant® 107-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders
New deliveries reinforce the department’s commitment to top-tier firefighting apparatus and enhanced maneuverability on the city's narrow streets.
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Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Man Dies After Explosion Leads to Fire at Residence in Waterbury (CT)
A man has died after an explosion in a home in Waterbury on Sunday led to a fire at the residence.
More Aerial Apparatus
Smeal Fire Apparatus Completes 1,000th 105-Foot Aerial
Smeal Holding, LLC, celebrated a manufacturing milestone: its 1,000th 105-foot aerial apparatus has been completed at its facility in Snyder, Nebraska.
Purchasing an Aerial? Consider a Rosenbauer
Recorded March 27, 2023 | Watch Now!Join us and find out if a Rosenbauer aerial is right for your community.
Five Common Misunderstandings About Aerial Apparatus
Firefighters have a number of misunderstandings about aerials. Lou Sclafani takes a look at five of the most common.
Santa Rosa (CA) Fire Department Places Order for Two KME 101-Foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCats
The Santa Rosa Fire Department is set to receive two KME® 101-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCats™ (TDA) to serve its area.
KME Delivers 101-Foot Tractor Drawn AerialCat to West Palm Beach (FL) FD
This marks the first TDA ordered for the city of West Palm Beach. West Palm also has ordered a 103-foot 4 Section Tandem Axle KME…
Apparatus Deliveries: June 2023
Check out some recent apparatus deliveries, including this Sutphen aerial tower for DeKalb (GA) Fire & Rescue.
Phoenixville (PA) Fire Department Orders KME 100-Foot Tractor Drawn AerialCat
KME announced that the Phoenixville (PA) Fire Department has placed an order for a KME® 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat™ (TDA) to serve its area.
Boston (MA) Fire Department Orders Six E-ONE® Aerials as Part of Three-Year Contract
This latest order for six E-ONE Metro 100’ aerials will increase the total to 32 E-ONE aerials ordered by the Boston Fire Department since 2016.
