Livonia Fire & Rescue put a new Ladder 3 into service after a push-in ceremony. The Pierce Ascendant 107-foot aerial ladder truck was bought in part with $1 million from the State of Michigan.

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A sinkhole formed behind South Strabane Fire Department's Oak Spring Station after severe flash flooding.

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Meet Andrew Clarke, apparatus operator on a 2020 HME Ahrens-Fox pumper with the Chatham County, GA Fire Department.

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They cover the true cost and operational impact of late change orders, when dealer vs OEM work makes sense, setting expectations early, and more.

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The hosts analyze common operational challenges, such as communication gaps, over-pressurizing attack engines, and using relay valves versus direct engine hookups.

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