Apparatus Rollover Leads to Firefighter Fatality
An investigation revealed that the engine involved in this 2002 crash was traveling approximately 74 mph in a posted 45-mph zone.
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Ruptured Apparatus Tire in Oregon
A subsequent investigation revealed that the failed tire was approximately 22 years old and in obviously old and brittle condition.
Podcast: Maintenance, Crashes, and Liability
Chris Daly and Ricky Riley join Chris Mc Loone to discuss fleet management, apparatus and ambulance crashes, and liability.
Case Study: Hydroplane in KY Results in Firefighter Fatality
Nearly 20 years ago, a firefighter in Kentucky lost control of his personal vehicle while driving over a large pool of water and, in course of the crash, sustained fatal injuries.
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Summer FDIC Offers Opportunity to Get Back Together
It’s fair to say every single item at FDIC was focused on making firefighters more efficient and their jobs safer.
Lessons Learned from California Fatal Apparatus Crash
On August 5, 2005, a fire apparatus crashed in California, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old firefighter.
Drive to Survive: The Art of Wheeling the Rig: Handling a Tire Blowout
Chris Daly discusses what to do if a tire fails while you're driving.
Drive to Survive: The Art of Wheeling the Rig: Tire Blowouts—Pressure
Although age is a common cause of tire failure, new tires may also fail.
Fire Apparatus Rollovers, Part 14: Tires
Fire apparatus tires are some of the most important safety components of the vehicle, yet they are often the most neglected.
Fire Apparatus Rollovers, Part 13: G-Force—Not Over Yet
By now, it should be no surprise that a tight turn, even at a low speed, can generate enough lateral g-force to roll an apparatus onto its side. To understand this concept better, let’s examine two scenarios.
Apparatus Rollovers, Part 12: A Case Study
I do not use case studies to attack, ridicule, or otherwise demean anyone who may have been involved in an actual incident. Instead, I am simply trying to demonstrate the concepts and theories that we have been discussing over the past few months in a real-life environment.
Fire Apparatus Rollovers, Part 11: Curves and G-Force
To understand how curve advisory speeds are calculated, we need to understand several issues related to road design. Keep in mind that this article is not meant to be an engineering class. Instead, we will touch on a few keys points and discuss curve advisory speeds in simple terms.