Nanticoke (PA) FD Holds Dedication Ceremony for New Pumper
In addition to the new engine, the department is also expected to receive a new ladder truck sometime this summer.
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Spring Creek (TX) Fire Department Adds Third Rosenbauer Rescue-Pumper to Its Fleet
The new rescue-pumper will replace a 2011 Rosenbauer rescue-pumper, which will be kept in reserve for now.
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NE Lost $100M in Federal Earmarks Under Stopgap Funding Bill, Including $8M for FDs
The earmarks were set to deliver $8 million for fire departments, including $1.8 million for a new fire truck in Plattsmouth.
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Cayuga Nation Donates $60K to Union Springs (NY) FD for Rescue Craft
The hovercraft will be used for ice, mud and swamp operations, as well as rescues over unstable or dangerous terrain.
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North Stockton (CA) Fire Station Gets First Ladder Truck in 13 Years
Station No. 7 is now fully equipped with an engine, a ladder truck, and a staff of seven firefighters around the clock.
Suspect in Custody After IN Ambulance Is Stolen
A suspect is charged with stealing an ambulance on the east side of Indianapolis and leading police on a short chase before crashing.
Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 28, 2025
Check out this Fresno (CA) Fire Department heavy rescue by SVI Trucks.
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Clayton (NY) FD Puts Short-Wheelbase Sutphen Pumper in Service
The department needed a short-wheelbase pumper that could respond on narrow cottage roads and into vacation areas along the river.
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Petersburg (VA) FD to Purchase Five New Fire Apparatus for $10M from Casino Funds
The acquisition, valued at nearly $10 million, is the largest influx of apparatus the department has seen in decades.
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Pump Pandemonium! Troubleshooting Common Pump Problems, Part 1
Firefighters often train on how to overcome problems and survive when things go bad. Can the same be said when problems arise at the pump?
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New Truck for Phillipsburg (KS) FD and Rural Fire District No. 1
The contributions enabled the departments to purchase a new Ford F-550 with 500 gallons of water capacity and 20 gallons of foam.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 27, 2025
Check out this Waller-Harris ESD 200, Waller, TX, pumper by Spartan Emergency Response.
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The Water-Gate Dam: Making Rural Water More Accessible
One of the most critical tasks on any rural fireground is establishing a reliable water supply for structural firefighting operations.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 26, 2025
Check out this Skagit County Fire District #5, Bow, WA, Polyvision Quick Attack unit by Darley.
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 24, 2025
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 23, 2025
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