Apparatus

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Chicago firefighters work at an incident last month.
Apparatus

Chicago's Aging Fire Fleet, Union Contract Discussed by City

Nov. 20, 2024
"...The Fire Department has always been the last at the table,” Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt said pointing to the aging apparatus.
CFD fire truck loses tire, damaging two vehicles
Apparatus

Tire Flies off Chicago Ladder Truck, Strikes Two Vehicles

Nov. 11, 2024
There were no injuries when the runaway tire hit and damaged two vehicles including one that was in motion.
Riley Bunch
Atlanta firefighters have complained about the lack of apparatus.
Apparatus

Atlanta Officials Approve $18M to Purchase New Apparatus

Nov. 5, 2024
During the peak of the dire shortage, Atlanta firefighters were responding to calls in pickup trucks.
Surge in Detroit fire engine crashes raises concerns
Technology

Detroit Fire Department Turning to Technology to Curb Number of Crashes

Nov. 5, 2024
Fire Commissioner Charles Simms said the department is in a pilot program using Safety Cloud by HAAS Alert.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
Apparatus

Crash Involving Los Angeles County Rig Leaves Firefighters Hurt

Nov. 4, 2024
Three Los Angeles County firefighters suffered minor injuries when the engine overturned onto its side.
Cyclist Fatally Struck by FDNY EMS Supervisor
Apparatus

E-Bike Rider Hit, Killed by Vehicle Driven by FDNY EMS Supervisor

Nov. 4, 2024
The FDNY EMS supervisor was headed to a call for a baby choking when the crash occurred.