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Eight Firefighters Injured in Fire Truck Rollover on Southern CA Freeway
The firefighters had just finished a 12-hour shift fighting the Airport fire, which has charred thousands of acres of wildland.
Missoula (MT) FD to Build Maintenance Facility and Home for Mobile Support Team
The federal government awarded the city a $7 million grant, which comes on top of $7 million from a voter-approved levy.
Three MD Fire Departments Get $566K in Federal Funds for PPE
The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities and ensure better protection for the public and the firefighters.
Las Cruces (NM) Holds Groundbreaking for New $9.4M Fire Station 9
Fire Station 9 will help meet the needs of the rapidly expanding community, with hundreds of new homes and businesses developed in the area.
Wendel Designs, Builds Two Stations for La Crosse (WI) FD in Same Year
The COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain shortages caused Wendel to work on both stations at the same time.
Ferrara Builds Three Smaller Pumpers for Paterson (NJ) FD Due to City Congestion
The department wanted side-mount pumpers that would reduce the wheelbase and overall length due to a lot of congestion in the city.
Montgomery County (PA) Has EVI Build Custom Hazmat Command Truck
Montgomery County wanted a rig that could carry all of its hazmat equipment and also have working space inside for a command area.
Cantankerous Wisdom: Indian Tanks and Power Wagons
Article ideas are often run by Raisin Squad members during morning coffee. They occasionally put topics into perspective.
Safety, Quality, and Lifetime Service
Pierce Manufacturing recently invited the Fire Service Media to its facility for a background on the company and its reinvestment in its facilities.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Sept. 19, 2024
Check out this Evanston (IL) Fire Department pumper by PIERCE.
Dearborn Heights (MI) FD Donates Pumper to Northern MI Department
The 1994 Pierce pumper – nicknamed by the late Chief Jim Langlois – was recently decommissioned by the department.
NH Fire Crews Rescue Boy Trapped Between Boulders for Nine Hours
Firefighters rescued a young boy early Monday after he became trapped between two large boulders.
Anaheim (CA) Fire and Rescue Takes Delivery of Tiller Aerial Ladder
Cameras around the tractor-drawn aerial enhance visibility for the driver and the tillerman.
New Firefighting Equipment Unveiled Ahead of Fire Season in WV
The new equipment was revealed at Twin Falls Resort State Park in conjunction with the Division of Forestry’s bi-annual Fire School.
Atlanta (GA) Public Safety Training Center Includes Driving Skills Pad
The city of Atlanta no longer has to rely on others for training due to the new public safety training center.
Bakersfield (CA) FD Adds Five New Apparatus
The additions include three pumpers, one light air and support, and one Battalion Chief’s SUV.
WATCH | Cal Fire Battalion Chief Rescues Woman Walking Near Airport Fire Flames
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Michael Martinez and his crew of firefighters were trying to protect areas near Ortega Highway from the airport fire.