Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services in Maryland has a new fleet of 25 fire engines with smaller frames that can more easily maneuver through heavy traffic.
In 2019, public safety vehicles led the pack – the most read news stories of the year were related to police and fire vehicles.
The City of Lincoln, Neb., has added seven new fire engines for $3.5 million. They replace aged units that have high mileage and need frequent repair.
The San Diego Fire-Rescue has added an S-70i Firehawk helicopter to its fleet, capable of flying at night and carrying and dropping 1,000 gallons of water in a single load.
The Menlo Park, Calif., Fire District has unveiled an All Electric Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck. Firefighters are testing the prototype before purchasing it.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has signed a contract for four Leonardo AW139 Intermediate twin engine helicopters, which will be used for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.
John Deere's new line of special application vehicles address the unique needs of police, fire, rescue, and security as well as the broader needs of governmental customers.
Gradall Industries has introduced two emergency response vehicles able to reach through windows and walls or break through roofs to launch a technical assault on structure fires.
The City of Houston's fire trucks have become the center of a political conflict.
The City of Norwich, Conn., can’t replace all its aging fire trucks, and its city manager is proposing reducing the fleet by four or five vehicles.