Sanford (NC) FD Down Two Ladder Trucks, Looking for Replacement
The city, already down one ladder truck due to a wreck in December 2024, has now lost its No. 1 backup indefinitely due to repairs.
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Quint Helps Isolated Department with Self-Sufficiency
The new ladder truck was purchased with the department’s downtown area, which serves numerous businesses with hotels and shops, in mind.
The Apparatus Workshop: Tiller Trucks, Part 2
Part 1 covered the how’s and why’s involved with getting a tiller truck into your station and navigating one through your first due. Part 2 covers training and operations.
Eastpointe (MI) FD Now Running KME 102-Foot Midmount AerialCat™ Platform Quint
The department decided to replace an aging 100-foot aerial platform quint that was costing it a lot in maintenance.
911 Audio Released After Brightline Train-Fire Truck Collision
The 911 calls and fire dispatch audio were released amid pressure from the public and elected officials over the lack of information shared.
Four Delray Beach (FL) Fire Rescue Staff Placed on Leave After Fire Truck Crash with Brightline Train
Four Delray Beach Fire Rescue employees, including top brass, have been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Driver of Delray Beach (FL) Fire Truck in Brightline Train Crash Confirmed
Authorities have identified the driver of the Delray Beach fire truck and Brightline train engineer involved in the crash on Dec. 28.
Questions Emerge About Status of Delray Beach (FL) Firefighters’ Driver’s Licenses After Brightline Crash
A crash between a Delray Beach ladder truck and a Brightline train prompted an investigation into the status of firefighters’ driver’s licenses.
FL Fire Chief’s Full Statement on Four Staff Placed on Administrative Leave Following Train-Fire Truck Collision
The administrative investigation is necessary to ensure accountability and uphold the trust of our community, said Chief Ronald Martin.
Goochland County (VA) Fire Rescue Welcomes New Pierce Ladder Truck
Truck 605 is a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 107-foot straight stick aerial ladder with a 2,000 gallon-per-minute pump and 500-gallon water tank.
FL Fire Chief Releases Statement on Brightline Train Collision with Fire Truck
"This crash is a sobering reminder that emergency responders must always balance the urgency inherent in their work with caution."
Bridgeport (CT) FD Ladder Truck Involved in Motor Vehicle Crash
A Bridgeport Fire Department ladder truck was involved in a motor vehicle crash Saturday in the city's Hollow neighborhood, officials said.
WATCH | Train Collides with Fire Truck in FL; Three Firefighters, 12 Passengers Hurt
A high-speed passenger train collided with a fire truck at a crossing in Florida, injuring three firefighters and at least a dozen train passengers.
Charlotte (NC) FD Takes Delivery of First TDA in 30 Years
The Charlotte Fire Department placed its first tractor-drawn aerial (TDA) in service since 1992.