Firehouse

Apparatus Architect: How Tools, Equipment & Compartments Figure into the Most Efficient Design of Heavy Rescue Rigs

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur save apparatus committees by spelling out what must be considered in the design of heavy rescue rigs in terms of storage solutions and compartment set-ups. The Prince ...
Daily Breeze

Torrance Fire Department gets new search-and-rescue equipment, now a regional responder

The Torrance Fire Department will purchase USAR equipment from El Segundo, taking over regional search-and-rescue ...
Firehouse

Tech Safety Lines Achieves NFPA Certification for Firefighter Rescue Equipment

Carrollton, TX - Tech Safety Lines (TSL) announced that its MCD Fire Escape System has achieved NFPA certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission. This certification ensures ...
WMUR

Manchester Fire Department adds more swift water rescue equipment to help in emergencies

WORTH OF DAMAGE. SO AS WE WATCH THE FALLOUT FROM FLOOD DAMAGE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, FIRST RESPONDERS HERE AT HOME SAY THEY HAVE SOME NEW TOOLS TO WORK WITH FOR THIS KIND OF THING. MANCHESTER ...
The World

From Phones to Power Tools: Central Coos Fire & Rescue Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries this Fire Prevention Week

Central Coos Fire & Rescue (CCF&R) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ — to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into ...
WDBJ

Cave Spring VFD first in Roanoke County to use battery-powered saws

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department is putting new tools to work... tools the department says will help crews respond faster and more safely during emergencies. The ...