San Diego County (CA) Heli-Hydrant Now Ready

San Diego County’s first heli-hydrant is now accessible to the region’s fleet, reports KPBS.

The 5,000-gallon water tank can be continuously refilled and remotely controlled by a helicopter pilot.

This partnership is known as the Rapid Aerial Water Supply system. It’s designed to proactively combat wildfires and protect life and property.

Ravenswood (WV) VFD Pumper Rolls Over After Leaving Slick Roadway

The three firefighters in the wreck were sent to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Two Spokane (WA) Fire Apparatus Slide Down Icy Hill; Crash Into House, Cars

A Spokane ladder truck and pumper slid down the same icy hill. The ladder truck hit a house and the pumper hit two parked cars.