Roseland fire highlights need for new engines after 2 trucks break down while responding

There are potential safety issues surrounding those old fire trucks after two of them broke down this week, as both were not ...

Fire truck shortage forces hometowns to rely on aging equipment

When emergency calls come in, Botetourt County firefighters often respond with aging equipment that can be older than the ...

Vandalia Fire embracing new squad program to improve call-handling, response times

This year’s higher call volumes inspired a change in the way Vandalia Fire will respond to incidents in the new year. Due to ...

Local fire department launches new vehicle to respond to non-life-threatening calls

VANDALIA — One of our local fire departments is changing the way it responds to some 911 calls. Right now, if you call 911 in ...

Local fire department launches new Squad Program amid rising call volume

The program is aimed at enhancing efficiency and extending the lifespan of its ladder trucks and fire engines.
The Providence Journal

Providence adds two rescue trucks to ease reliance on mutual aid

The two ambulances aren't new, they're older trucks recently replaced by newer ones The rescue truck crews are working a not-normal-for-firefighters shift: 10-hour days All Providence fire and rescue ...