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Floyd County (IN) Fire Territory

New Floyd County (IN) Fire Territory to Begin January 1

Floyd County officials announced the formation of the Floyd County Fire Territory, effective January 1, with Georgetown Fire as the provider. Michael Moody noted potential property tax increases and future discussions with Highlander Fire Protection District.
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Firefighter Injured in Hit-and-Run in PA

A Yeadon (PA) Fire Company No. 1 firefighter was struck by a vehicle December 29, 2025. The firefighter sustained minor injuries and was released from the hospital.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 31, 2025

Spartan Emergency Response built this 2,000/750 pumper for the Woodbridge Fire Department, Middlesex County, New Jersey, on a Spartan Metro Star MFD cab and chassis.
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Snowy Conditions Led to CT Ambulance Crash, Officials Say

On December 29, in Waterbury, an American Medical Response ambulance slid into a parked car while responding to an emergency during a snowstorm, but no injuries were reported.
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PA Fire Company Benefit

PA Students Restoring Classic Car to Benefit Local Fire Company

Students at SUN Area Technical Institute in New Berlin restore a 1958 Dodge Meadowbrook for auction, with proceeds benefiting the New Berlin Fire Company. The auction is scheduled for April 23-24.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 29, 2025 (Walk-Around Video)

Check out this walk-around video of Aurora (OH) Fire Department's new Rosenbauer pumper.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 30, 2025

Baltic (OH) Fire and Rescue turned to Rosenbauer for this 1,250/2,000 tanker built on a Freightliner cab and chassis.
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Ambulance Overturns in NY on Christmas Eve

Staten Islanders experienced multiple traffic incidents over Christmas, including an ambulance crash on Forest Avenue, resulting in three minor injuries, and another crash on Victory Boulevard, sending two to the hospital.
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Ambulance Struck in NY; Two First Responders Sent to Hospital

Two EMTs from Twin City Ambulance were injured while assisting a disabled motorist on I-290 near Niagara Falls Boulevard, and were hospitalized in stable condition.
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Tupper Lake (NY) FD

NY Village Board Creates Fire Apparatus Reserve Fund

The Tupper Lake village board, led by Mayor Mary Fontana, unanimously established a restricted fund for fire truck purchases on December 15, after discovering insufficient funds for a new truck.
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The Lapel Stony Creek Township Fire Department will become part of the South Madison Fire Territory. (Google maps)

New Fire Territory in IN Takes Effect on Jan. 1, 2026

The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance approved the merger of several fire departments into the South Madison Fire Territory, effective January 1, enhancing fire service in Madison County.
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Virginia Beach Lights Sirens

Virginia Beach (VA) Ambulances Without Lights and Sirens? Emergency Vehicles Are Going Dark and Silent.

Virginia Beach officials implemented a policy change in November to reduce ambulance lights and sirens during medical responses, aiming to lower traffic accident risks.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 26, 2025

Helie Fire Trucks built this 3,400/1,250 tanker for the Pelham (MA) Fire Department on a Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis.
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Utica (IN) Fire & Rescue

Utica (IN) Fire & Rescue to Be Fully Operational by Jan. 1

Kelly Khuri, president of the Utica Township Fire Protection District, updated Clark County Commissioners on progress made after challenges, including debt and staffing, with plans for full operation by January 1, 2026.
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WA City Approves Budget That Includes Funds for New Fire Department

12.25.2025
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NY Fire Departments Preparing to Rely More on Tankers, Fewer Hydrants Amid Water Shortage

12.24.2025
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Millsboro (DE) Fire Company: Engine 83-6

12.23.2025
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Apparatus Showcase: December 2025

12.23.2025
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Electrical Fire Damages Apparatus Inside Station

12.23.2025
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Vehicle Hits Two Fire Apparatus, Knocking Them Out of Service, in WV

12.23.2025
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Missouri Fire Protection District Purchases 2006 Rescue-Engine

12.23.2025
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 23, 2025

12.23.2025
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Apparatus Workshop: 2025 in Review and Looking to 2026

12.22.2025
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Oshkosh to Showcase Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Vehicle at CES 2026

12.22.2025
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Four Apparatus Destroyed in Fire at Alberta, Canada Station

12.22.2025
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Recent Apparatus Orders: December 2025

12.22.2025
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