Until recently, each department in the Tri-Cities (WA) shared the same numbering system. Every truck has since been renumbered.
It often led to confusion because the same truck number would be radioed by dispatchers, and firefighters wouldn’t know if they were being contacted.
Firefighters tell us the changes will be the most helpful during wildfire season.
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