At its core, FAMA's TC081 Service Guide, "DEF Sensor Reliability Guidance," is about keeping fire apparatus in service, even when DEF sensors become unreliable.

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The decision to standardize, diversify, or take a hybrid approach to the fire department fleet is a strategic one that has long-term operational and financial impacts.

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A fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, injured at least 11 people. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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The order includes 42 new E-ONE pumpers, 38 new E-ONE ladder trucks, and 40 new Wheeled Coach ambulances.

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PHOTOS: Two people are dead after a plane crashed into an Akron home on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the 2000 block of Canterbury Circle, a residential neighborhood in the southern part of the city.

Akron Fire said both of the deceased were located inside the aircraft. No one in the house was injured, but Akron District Fire Chief Sierjie Lash said all four residents were inside at the time of the crash. “There were a couple and two children that live there,” Lash said.

“They were all four home, and they were able to get out with no injuries, so we’re very fortunate that they are safe.” The home caught fire, and heavy black smoke was reported in the area. Lash said crews extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading to other homes.

“Definitely smoke, fire, flames and explosion,” Lash said. “Our fire crews came out, and they put the fire out as a house fire, and they’re currently investigating.” Two homes were evacuated following the crash.

“We put out a fire. We have to make sure the aftermath of that fire, anything that may still be smoldering, we’ll keep taking a look at that,” Lash said.

The Red Cross was on the scene of the crash Thursday and is assisting the four family members impacted by the crash, it said in a Facebook post.

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