LION has launched V-Force® EVO™, an advanced turnout gear designed for enhanced mobility and safety for firefighters, addressing issues of resistance and injury from traditional gear.

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In this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Podcast, Editor in Chief Chris Mc Loone discusses what he learned about the impact of 2027 engines on apparatus design, stock rigs, and how AI is starting to be used in the fire service to help with generating reports.Brought to you by our friends at www.thefirestore.com.

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A man was rescued from the Spokane River Tuesday afternoon in the East Central neighborhood. According to the Spokane Fire Department, crews were called out to the area of East Sharp Avenue and South Riverton Avenue around 1 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of a man in the river needing help. SFD says the man was about 20 feet from shore, clinging to a branch in the current.

While the Swiftwater Rescue Team launched kayaks upstream, the man lost his grip and was swept downstream by the current, briefly going under the water. SFD said rescuers quickly put their kayaks downstream and brought the man to the riverbank. The man was conscious, but suffering from hypothermia and fatigue. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. SFD said the reason the man was in the water isn’t known at this time.

KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane

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The roof of an apartment building that erupted in flames in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles collapsed as firefighters were responding Tuesday morning.

Crews were called to the fire burning in the two-story, garden-style apartment building in the 3200 block of James M. Wood Boulevard around 7:20 a.m. Heavy smoke was showing from the attic as firefighters arrived, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Sky5 was over the scene around 8 a.m., where nearly a dozen firefighters could be seen working on the roof of the building. “Firefighters, they’ve been working this fire for about 30 minutes and have made some really good progress,” KTLA’s Rich Prickett said. “I’ll tell you, it was really going, and it actually collapsed the roof.”

Crews declared the fire had been extinguished at 8:20 a.m., about an hour after the blaze was reported. There were no initial reports of injuries resulting from the fire, but the Red Cross was notified to assist with 18 displaced individuals, the Fire Department said.

James M. Wood Boulevard and Irolo Street were closed for about a block in each direction during the firefight. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation

KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles

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Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fire Rescue are teaming up to unveil the first-ever fully electric aircraft firefighting vehicle in the world. The City of Dallas released details about the new vehicle and the unveiling event in a Monday press release.

According to the bulletin, Dallas-Fire Rescue and the Department of Aviation are advancing safety, innovation, and sustainability with the unveiling of the world’s first all-electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle at Dallas Love Field on Wednesday, April 29, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

In addition to providing fire protection and emergency medical services across the city, Dallas-Fire Rescue oversees the specialized fleet of ARFF vehicles stationed at the airport. As part of ongoing modernization efforts, the two entities will deploy the new E-PANTHER 6×6 electric vehicle for the media at the airport’s ARFF Station 21.

The vehicle is manufactured by Rosenbauer International and the city hopes it will enhance both operation capability and environmental performance. Key features of the new vehicle include:

• 91 pounds of pure electric acceleration from 0 to 50 mph in under 15 seconds, under 20 seconds in “Boost Mode,” compared to 28 seconds for diesel.
• Increased master stream reach 40%, extending from 190 feet to 250 feet, allowing crews to engage fires from a safer and more effective distance.
• Quiet electric motors delivering approximately 50% noise reduction during emergency responses compared to diesel.

The new vehicle is expected to establish a new benchmark in airport firefighting: delivering high-performance response capabilities while significantly reducing environmental impact. After the completion of a six-month test phase, it will be integrated into the fleet as a regular operational vehicle.

Dallas Patch

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