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Fire-code investigation at Portland affordable-housing complex finds parked cars could block fire trucks
The city’s Ombudsman’s office said the Portland Fire Bureau did a poor job of both documenting its decision-making process ...
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Sweetwater FD welcomes new ladder truck for emergency response
The Sweetwater Fire Department officially unveiled its newest fire truck, Ladder 1, on May 22. The traditional welcome for a ...
As fire truck prices hit $2 million, US firefighters demand an antitrust probe
The largest firefighters' labor union in the U.S. is demanding antitrust authorities investigate the companies that make fire ...
Nationwide fire truck shortage impacting Mass. departments. IAFF asks for investigation.
The Quincy Fire Department secured funding for new fire trucks in 2022, but now three years later they still don't have them.
Bridgeport fire truck responding to emergency involved in motor vehicle crash
Ladder 5 was responding to an emergency call on Tuesday afternoon when it was involved in a motor vehicle collision.
North Texas fifth-graders' reputation on fire after fire truck contest
The two join a list of students from the Wylie Independent School District who named fire trucks in the city of Wylie. "The ...
Champlain Fire Department purchasing two new pumper trucks
Champlain council unanimously approved the sole-source purchase of two 2025 Freightliner Fire Service pumper trucks at its Thursday, May 22 meeting. The trucks will be purchased for the Fire Departmen ...
Two firefighters injured after fire truck overturns in Surry Co.
Two firefighters were injured after a fire truck overturned Monday in Surry County, according to Surry County EMS.