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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Manufacturer Spotlight: Mercedes Textiles
Mercedes Textiles co-owners discuss the origins of the company, its product lines (it is more than a hose manufacturer), and more.
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.
Columbus (NE) Approves More Than $600K for New Radio Equipment for FD
The quote includes 46 handheld radios, 30 spare batteries, seven bank chargers, 20 mobile radios, and six in-vehicle repeaters.
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.
ShoreFit Launches Critical Product for Rescue Efforts in Warehouse Disasters
The rarity and complex aftermath of a pallet rack collapse leaves rescue professionals inadequately equipped for such a scene.