Fire Apparatus Journal

Fire Apparatus Journal The best source for fire apparatus news and photos since 1984. Fire Apparatus Journal is published bi-monthly. Publishing collection

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Part of the Vintage Media Inc. The first issue of Fire Apparatus Journal was published in June of 1984. What started out as a small black and white publication has become the best source in the fire service for color apparatus photography, as well as the most informative source for news of the country's biggest departments, and the latest apparatus trends throughout the entire country.

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09/04/2026

IT’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

Enjoy a little gift from us. If you haven’t checked out one of our magazines yet, now’s the perfect time.

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER ISSUE sneak peak.“Jersey Village, an incorporated city in northwest Harris County, has placed their ...
09/01/2026

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER ISSUE sneak peak.

“Jersey Village, an incorporated city in northwest Harris County, has placed their first aerial apparatus into service. Truck 101 was built on a 2025 Pierce Velocity chassis with a 2000 GPM pump, 300-gallon water tank, and a 100-foot mid-mount platform.”

By Ken Paradowski

Last day to get the best price on Coats of Many Colors!Take a sneak peek at how pages look from the newest Fire Apparatu...
08/31/2026

Last day to get the best price on Coats of Many Colors!

Take a sneak peek at how pages look from the newest Fire Apparatus Journal book below.

Pre-Order Today: $49.95 + FREE SHIPPING
$69.95 when released

Ships November 2026.

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Conway Fire Department, Horry County, South Carolina. 2026 Pierce Enforcer, Job  #41280 is equipped with a 4 door 4 seat...
08/10/2026

Conway Fire Department, Horry County, South Carolina.

2026 Pierce Enforcer, Job #41280 is equipped with a 4 door 4 seat climate controlled cab, raised roof, full height rear doors, Kussmaul auto-eject, 450HP Cummins L-9 engine, Allison EVS 3000 transmission, Waterous 2000gpm single stage pump, Trident air prime, top mounted booster hose reel, roof top storage, slide out tool trays, LED compartment lighting, 750 gallon UPF Poly Tank III water tank, saw, fan, tarps, forcible entry tools, front suction & discharge, front Firetech HiViz LED brow light, Whelen LED warning lights, rear ladder compartment, Hannay booster hose reel, Federal Q2B mechanical siren, extended front bumper. Sold through Spartan Fire & Emergency Equipment, Welford, S.C. and the salesman was Trey Coker.

Photo by: Carl Crossman Photo

OFF TO PRINT!Our September–October issue is officially on its way to the printer!This edition features Spaceport America...
08/05/2026

OFF TO PRINT!

Our September–October issue is officially on its way to the printer!

This edition features Spaceport America, the Apple Blossom Festival, and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of what's inside!

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