It seems like it's been a long time since United States citizens have received positive economic news, and unfortunately 2013 is as big a question mark as recent years in terms of whether or not the economy will turn around.

Don't be a victim of "it doesn't fit"-with these tips for specifying large-diameter hose storage.

Lighter, more compact, faster, and more robust are some of the ways manufacturers describe a variety of hydrant and dump valves designed to get water from a source-whether a hydrant system or a tanker (tender)-into a pump that can apply it in a fire situation.

Depending on where they are sold, suits must comply with specific regional standards.

Multiuse vehicles have helped departments in times of tight budgets and staffing issues, and the trend will continue.

The Pyrenees-Atlantiques Fire Department in France needed PPE that optimized rescue team safety in operations involving chemical contamination.

Users want higher flow rates, more data at their fingertips, and more compact pumps and modules, among other things, and manufacturers are delivering.

The department saved money by opting to refurbish and rechassis its dive truck.

The company has made great strides since its first product-a black coat made out of cotton duck.

The Fort Walton Beach (FL) Fire Department replaces its aerial ladder with an E-ONE eMAX that carries more equipment to increase its efficiency.