Ever wonder why fire trucks are red? Discover the history, psychology, and visibility reasons behind this classic color choice.

We're all familiar with bright red fire hydrants, the color of which has become synonymous with them, fire trucks, and the hats many fire chiefs and firefighters wear. You may even know what it ...

A private fire department in Scottsdale, Ariz., had a fleet of 35 bright yellow trucks in 1970 covering 1,000 square miles. In Shorewood, Wis., the village board bought a new yellow truck in March ...

Fire Apparatus Supplement 2025: Building the Buggy 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 ...

OCALA, Florida (April 7, 2025) – REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group, Inc. fire apparatus brands E-ONE ®, KME ®, Ferrara ™, Spartan Fire Chassis ™, Spartan Emergency Response ...

“The patient or victim or somebody that has a house fire doesn’t care what color the apparatus is, they just need some help," said Bill Parrish, chief of the Dolphin Volunteer Fire Department.