Lindenhurst (NY) Plans to Buy Fire Apparatus

The largest portion of the bonding — nearly $1.6 million — will go toward the purchase of a new hook and ladder truck, reports Newsday.com.

The truck will be custom built and replace the department’s truck which is at least 24 years old.

One Dead in Crash Involving Medford (NY) FD Ladder Truck

A crash involving a ladder truck and a passenger car left one person dead on the Long Island Expressway Service Road.

VA EMT Killed in Ambulance Collision with Dump Truck

An EMT driving an ambulance was killed Thursday morning in a crash involving a dump truck, according to a report.