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Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station
The labor and materials for the customization of the Reading shop truck are valued at about $30,580 and at no cost to the city
A Delray Beach firefigher was terminated following a city investigation into the crash that injured 15 people, including firefighters and train passengers, and destroyed a fire truck
The suspects had reportedly cut through the back of the building and stole defibrillators, chainsaws, radios, generators and Jaws of Life
Police, with assistance from Gloversville firefighters, were able to take the suspect into custody after a brief struggle
Fellow Middleport crewmembers used airbags to lift the engine and free the firefighter, who suffered fractures
61% of respondents reported being on the scene of a secondary roadway crash
The construction, orientation and layout of mobile, manufactured and modular homes present a unique fire suppression challenge
Corner positioning often maximizes the resources of the device
The key to resolving a potential discrimination claim is a policy addressing lengthy absences irrespective of the reason for the absence
Travis County ESD No. 2 Chief Nick Perkins said “a large traffic light that has a directional arrow” communicates to drivers and the “scorpion tail” protects people
The REV Fire Group Vector apparatus comes equipped with a battery with 327 kilowatt-hours and a low center of gravity
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Sharing three lessons learned from the Tulsa Fire Department’s current fleet crisis
Mobile home configuration – inside and out – is critical to understanding how to approach a conflagration and protect surrounding structures
A pickup driver reportedly ran a red light, causing the apparatus to flip onto its side; Memphis Driver David Pleasant served for 32 years
The vehicle was modeled to look like a fire chief’s SUV, but had “Mormon Like” displayed on its side, instead of “Mormon Lake Fire District”
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Pennsylvania State Police said that Rebecca Wenrich was hit when she stepped into the road and the path of the apparatus
The firefighters escaped the blaze, and the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department is raising money to replace the apparatus
The Oakland firefighters were transported to a hospital as a precaution
The Grimes County firefighter who was driving the apparatus suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery
Firefighters and EMS providers helped with recovery after the storm left three people injured, hundreds of homes damaged and thousands without power
The crews “were in a lot of danger, not only the fire crews, but also some of the residents that were outside,” said Lauderhill Fire Rescue Lt. Joseph Panczak
This week’s photo showcases Joplin’s community celebration of its new ladder truck
Connecting the 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme to seatbelt use
Mayor Mike Parker said that the wind shifted toward one of two Town Creek trucks in use at a wheat field fire; two firefighters escaped harm
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
This week’s photo captures a few sweet grins as three little ones took a break from the heat to devour a cold treat on the Franklin Fire Department fire truck
Having seen the units in person, it’s time to address some common naysayer reactions
San Bernadino firefighter-paramedics treated two people who were injured in the crash
Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
A well-paired team in the front seats of the apparatus will usually help produce a much more cohesive crew within the firehouse and on the emergency scene