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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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 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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Rural Water Movement Operations
This article will examine examples of rural water movement operations that can help you have success on the fireground.
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Dallas (TX) Shifting Fleet from Gasoline to Electric Vehicles
Dallas was one of the first cities in the region to purchase electric vehicles in 2012.
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FAMA Forum: Apparatus Industry Insights
FAMA representatives sit down with Chris Mc Loone to discuss the current state of fire apparatus purchasing, including a brief history of how we've gotten…
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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 25, 2025
Check out this Peapack and Gladstone Fire Department, Peapack, NJ, heavy rescue by Ferrara.
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Wheeled Coach Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Communities’ Ambulance Needs
Today, more than 700 employees work between two complexes with an efficient and effective process of chassis delivery, modification, fabrication, interior construction, painting, fitting, finishing,…
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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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