Authorities released new video showing the aftermath of a crash between a Brightline train and a ladder truck in Delray Beach, Florida, Dec. 28, 2024, that left 15 people injured, wsvn.com reported.

Dash camera video shows the moment an officer arrives at the fire apparatus wreckage on the train tracks. The officer runs to the scene with his body camera video recording the moments.

Three months after the crash, the city released its investigation report that resulted in the termination of the veteran firefighter who was behind the wheel of the ladder truck.

The city decided to terminate driver-engineer David Wyatt after two investigations found he violated city policies and state traffic laws by driving the $1 million ladder truck onto the railroad tracks, directly into the path of a Brightline train, and by driving the city’s fire trucks for months with a suspended license before the crash, according to the investigation reports and Wyatt’s termination letter obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

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The Aid Township (OH) Volunteer Fire Department acquired new equipment recently with the help of a grant, the department said in a Facebook post. The new equipment is called Turbo Draft, which is designed to move up to 675 gallons a minute from a limited water supply, wowktv.com reported.

Turbo Draft is especially important for rural fire departments where there are limited hydrants. 

A fire official said the new equipment will save time filling tanks at the scene and the drive time for tankers to haul water to the scene.

Aid Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold training sessions for all departments in Lawrence County, so they can use their equipment as well.

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Washington D.C.’s oldest fire boat, and the only one that also serves as an icebreaker, is back in the water again after being out for repairs for years, wtop.com reported.

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Fire Chief John Donnelly to officially welcome back Fireboat 1, the John Glenn, in a ceremony held Monday, June 9, 2025. The fire boat returned to service in April after extensive repairs.

The vessel, built in 1962 and obtained by D.C.’s fire department in 1977, was out of service to get its regular 5-year check. However, upon inspection, officials determined the ship’s condition was more dire, the report said.

The bill for all the work that needed to be performed on the fire boat came to $2.5 million, according to the report.

The department is currently working with a marine architect to design a new state-of-the-art fire boat.

The mayor also presented D.C’s dive team with an award for their efforts following the January mid-air plane crash. Because it was under repair in Baltimore, the John Glenn was not available for deployment during the January recovery efforts.

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The full order includes a Pierce Volterra electric pumper and six additional Pierce apparatus, reinforcing Frederick County’s commitment to firefighter safety and sustainability.

APPLETON, Wisconsin (June 10, 2025) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced the Frederick County, Maryland Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) has placed an order for a Pierce^® Volterra™ electric fire truck, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and firefighter health and safety. The order, secured through Pierce dealer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions, includes six additional fire apparatus to enhance operational readiness and emergency response capabilities across the county’s 29 fire stations.

The Pierce Volterra electric pumper is scheduled for delivery in late 2025, allowing Frederick County time to complete necessary infrastructure upgrades to support the new apparatus. The purchase was partially funded by a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration, which helps municipalities invest in clean energy solutions for public services.

“Placing the Pierce Volterra EV into service reaffirms our commitment to environmental sustainability and, more critically, to the health and safety of our first responders,” said Frederick County Fire Chief Thomas E. Coe. “We feel strongly this new electric fire engine not only allows us to provide critical emergency services in a sustainable manner but also helps us achieve our goals of a healthy work environment for our fire/rescue responders. The reduced diesel emissions, when running on batteries, will help protect our firefighters from carcinogenic exhaust exposure and help contribute to clean air in our communities.”

Key features of Frederick County’s fire apparatus order include:

Pierce^® Volterra™ Electric Pumper

• Pierce Enforcer™ custom chassis with seating for six
• TAK-4^® Independent Front Suspension
• Side roll and frontal impact protection
• 246 kWh battery solution with a six-year warranty
• Consolidated high-voltage integration for safety and efficiency
• 1,500 GPM single-stage pump and 750-gallon water tank
• 152” body with standard compartmentation
• Zero-emissions pumping and driving when running on battery power with seamless backup power from an internal combustion engine

Enforcer Ascendant^® 107′ Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial

• Pierce Enforcer custom chassis
• TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
• Side roll and frontal impact protection
• PACCAR MX-13 510 HP engine

Enforcer Ascendant 100’ Heavy Duty Aerial Tower

• Pierce Enforcer custom chassis
• TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
• Side roll and frontal impact protection

The Eastman (GA) Fire Department announced recently the long-awaited arrival of the newest engine to the fleet, the department said in a Facebook post.

Engine 11, manufactured by E-ONE, will be housed at Station 1 and will allow the department to rotate the fleet, help maintain its ISO grade, and give the citizens reliable equipment in the event of an emergency, the post said.

Engine 7 will be moved to backup engine status and will also be used for training. This will allow the department to have a truck on standby when a primary truck is being serviced as well as allowing our firefighters the ability to conduct more in-depth training.

The truck brings Eastman’s total fleet to four engines, a brush truck, and a rescue truck.

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