West Hazleton Fire Department showcased new rescue equipment funded by a $40,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation, highlighting ongoing needs for additional funding for a new fire engine.

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The Decatur City Council unanimously approved a $2.16 million order for a new aerial ladder truck to replace an aging model, ensuring reliable fire service and emergency response capabilities.

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The Plano (TX) Fire Department turned to Pierce for this 1,500/575 pumper built on a Velocity cab and chassis.

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The Wichita (KS) Fire Department arranged for the son of one of the firefighters injured in a wildfire to visit his father through the window of the hospital via the bucket on a ladder truck.

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Watch Duty and Tablet Command are joining forces via an upcoming integration that will combine Watch Duty’s real-time, verified emergency information resource with Tablet Command’s incident management and response platform.

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