Pierce Lands Order For 30 Custom Fire Trucks From Brasilia Federal District Fire Department

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced that it has received an order for 30 custom fire trucks from the Brasilia Federal District (DF) Fire Department in Brazil. The order encompasses identical Pierce Arrow XT pumpers to be strategically deployed throughout the capital city. Delivery of the vehicles will begin in late 2012.

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Frank Ricci, PJ Norwood, Samuel Pena, and Otto Drozd

Humpday Hangout: From Command to Community

Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by guests Sam Peña and Otto Drozd to explore several critical issues facing the fire service today.

Joplin (MO) Firefighter Hospitalized Following Medical Emergency at Training Exercise

A Joplin firefighter has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a medical emergency at 10 a.m. Tuesday.