FDIC 2025 Preview: Quint Considerations
This class will cover fireground operational considerations where a quint ladder or a nontraditional ladder truck is the only truck on the alarm.
Fire Apparatus
Colloquially known as a fire truck or fire engine, fire apparatus are the beating heart of the fire service, and the means whereby firefighters extinguish the fire. Check out articles on pump operations, apparatus driving, specification, and other rig-related training topics.
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FBI Probes Illegal Drone Operations That Continue to Disrupt Firefighting Aircraft
Authorities detected more than 30 drones in the restricted airspace around the Palisades fire between Friday and Saturday.
Drone Collides With SuperScooper, Grounds Plane Amid CA Wildfires
A firefighting plane, commonly known as a SuperScooper, was grounded after being struck by an unauthorized drone during water drop operations in Los Angeles County.…
Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Leveraging Technology for Efficient Firefighting Staffing
Host Eddie Buchanan and his guests dive into the innovative use of technology to enhance firefighting staffing.
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NJ Briefs Fire Departments on How to Handle a Drone Crash
Amid sightings, New Jersey fire officials are briefing local fire departments on how to handle the potential downing of an unmanned aircraft.
A Magical Sleigh
For firefighters operating a tower ladder, it's important to be trained on transporting both equipment and civilians.
More Fire Apparatus
Kansas City (MO) Man Sues Firefighter, Alleging Negligence in January Fire Truck Crash
A sued a member of the Kansas City Fire Department, alleging that the firefighter hit his car while driving a fire truck in south Kansas City in January, 2024.
Train Hits FL Fire Truck; Firefighters Injured
By JOSH FUNK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press Three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured in Florida on Saturday when a fire truck with…
Braun Ambulances Announces Proliner Rescue as Authorized Dealer for Long Island (NY)
The dealership will offer new ambulance sales and service across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Innovative Partnership Between Rosenbauer and Dallas (TX) FD Brings PANTHER 6×6 Electric to Love Field Airport
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025.
Safety Source Fire of Nova Scotia Expands Services to Include Apparatus Parts, Maintenance, and Repair
Safety Source Mechanical technicians will be sent to Pierce Manufacturing for specialized training.
Reliant Fire Apparatus Expands Pierce Dealership Territory to Serve All of Wisconsin and Iowa
Reliant has expanded its exclusive Pierce dealership territory to include all of Wisconsin in addition to its current coverage of southern Wisconsin and Iowa.
Hooks & Hoses: Aerial Apparatus Positioning
Host Eric Dreiman talks with Kevin Lewis, tillerman for Truck 3 at the Dallas (TX) Fire Department.
Winning With the Engine You Have, Not the Engine You Want
Host Tom Merrill talks with Brandon Fletcher about what fire departments can do to win on the fireground with the rig they have.
