PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Coming to Portland (ME) International Jetport
There are currently two fire trucks at the jetport that carry AFFF, a firefighting foam that contains PFAS, which are toxic.
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Wethersfield (CT) Firefighter Who Died Battling Berlin Brush Fire Was ‘Heroic,’ Gov. Says
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a Wethersfield firefighter who died fighting a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain.
CA Office of Emergency Services to Lend Fire Truck to Heartland Fire and Rescue
Heartland Fire and Rescue has sought to replace its aging fleet for three years, but resources have not been available.
Portland (ME) FD Takes Delivery of Two New Apparatus
The Portland Fire Department recently took delivery of a new 100-foot aerial tower and a 1,500-gpm pumper.
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KY Firefighter Flown to Hospital After FD Tanker Rolls Off Bridge Into Creek
The firefighter who was injured is a volunteer firefighter with the Northern Pendleton Fire District.
Wethersfield (CT) Firefighter Dies in UTV Crash While Battling Berlin Brush Fire, Chief Says
Berlin Fire Lt. John Massirio said a firefighter died when a UTV rolled over on a trail while they were working to extinguish the fire.
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Two PA Townships Receive $1M Each to Replace Fire Apparatus
Public safety projects in Bucks County have been awarded funding through the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program.
Franklin (PA) Fire Company Receives $677K Grant for New Pumper
Local Share Account grant money comes from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Oct. 25, 2024
Check out this Suncor Energy USA, Commerce City (CO) Refinery Fire Department industrial pumper by US Fire Apparatus.
Naches (WA) FD Purchases New Rosenbauer Pumper
The truck features a pump with 20% more pumping capacity and double the water carrying capacity than the department's 1998 engine.
Hancock County (ME) VFD Tanker Rolls Over
The driver was responding to a wildfire when the Ford L8000 tanker rolled over.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: Oct. 24, 2024
Check out this Yakima (WA) Fire Department pumper by KME.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: Oct. 23, 2024
Check out this Wolf Creek Fire Protection District, Farmington, MO, pumper by Rosenbauer.