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Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus
Lithium-ion battery construction: Firefighters should know the differences
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
October 06, 2025 03:56 PM
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Patrick Durham
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Fire Department Management
Fleet planning: Building fire apparatus strategies for long-term service delivery
October 01, 2025 11:06 AM
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Bruce Bjorge
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8 steps for keeping your fire apparatus cool this summer
August 11, 2025 10:17 AM
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Robert Avsec
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Fire News
Calif. city turns over apparatus maintenance to CAL FIRE
Oroville had only one mechanic, a vacancy in staffing, and was falling behind schedule
February 18, 2024 08:00 AM
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Apparatus
Ga. firefighters wake up to burning ladder truck
Spalding County firefighters were alerted to smoke in the firehouse just before 3 a.m.
February 15, 2024 09:37 AM
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Wis. firefighters injured in airboat crash
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
February 13, 2024 01:03 PM
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Delayed repairs, upgrades frustrate La. firefighters
August 19, 2009 05:22 AM
5 Chicago firefighters injured in collision
August 16, 2009 05:01 AM
ND town tries for most fire trucks in a parade
August 16, 2009 04:38 AM
Tow truck hits fire engine, causing rollover in Ohio
August 14, 2009 11:46 AM
Phoenix fire captain critically injured in crash
August 11, 2009 03:39 AM
Calif. firefighters rescue 24 people stuck on roller coaster
August 10, 2009 12:02 PM
Bridge fix to still leave fire trucks stranded in Va.
August 09, 2009 11:25 AM
Calif. railroad arson suspect arrested
August 07, 2009 05:43 AM
Vt. assistant fire chief killed by backing apparatus
August 07, 2009 04:50 AM
Texas fire truck crash sends 2 firefighters to hospital
August 05, 2009 11:41 AM
Md. firefighters battle flames at own station
August 03, 2009 06:10 AM
Calif. firefighters seek donations to ship truck to Nicaragua
August 02, 2009 05:20 AM
Md. firefighter designs small apparatus with full capabilities
July 31, 2009 10:48 AM
Fireground Operations
Home of Conn. firefighter burns as water runs out
July 31, 2009 06:49 AM
Calif. volunteer department gets new fire truck
July 30, 2009 12:47 PM
Extrication Tools, Cutters & Spreaders
Car at fault in Tenn. engine crash
July 28, 2009 04:49 AM
Specialty Vehicles
Ore. emergency rig totaled in rollover
July 26, 2009 07:24 AM
Detroit fire truck crash caught on camera
July 22, 2009 08:42 AM
Fire truck enthusiasts from across the nation meet in Ind.
July 22, 2009 04:51 AM
La. LODD report warns against outdated equipment
July 20, 2009 05:06 AM
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Safety
Unfamiliarity with aerial platform blamed in Texas LODDs
July 17, 2009 06:18 AM
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Innovations in Apparatus Conspicuity
July 16, 2009 06:21 AM
NY officials hope fire apparatus swap would help downsize, improve service
July 16, 2009 06:07 AM
Retired fire truck helps save Pa. home from flames
July 16, 2009 05:57 AM
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Simple math for fire truck purchasing
July 15, 2009 07:08 AM
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Tenn. fire truck rolls over during call
July 15, 2009 05:36 AM
Driver on narcotics crashes into NJ fire truck
July 13, 2009 09:19 AM
Runaway fire truck plows into Ind. crowd, 3 injured
July 07, 2009 09:03 AM
Colo. volunteer department tests new fire truck
July 01, 2009 06:01 AM
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Canada fire truck rolls into ditch to avoid accident
July 01, 2009 05:00 AM
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