Laguna Beach City Council named its emergency operations center after Matt Lawson, citing his public safety advocacy. The center is about 90% complete and will coordinate emergency response.

The post Laguna Beach (CA) Emergency Ops Center 90% Complete; Named for Public Safety Advocate appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Cleveland is the first Ohio city to deploy a dedicated highway crash attenuator.

The post Cleveland (OH) Adds Crash Attenuator to One Rig, Hopes to Add Two More appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Consultants reviewed St. Joseph finances, including economic development priorities and Fire Station 10 costs.

The post MO City Wrestles with Finances as New Fire Station Cost Estimate Balloons appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue ordered three Pierce 107-foot aerial ladders to boost maneuverability and reach as the city grows.

The post Murfreesboro (TN) Fire Rescue Orders Three Pierce Ascendant 107-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

VIDEO: Two firefighters were injured after a Tesla exploded inside of an Auburn garage on Wednesday, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). Officials said the electric vehicle exploded inside of a garage in the 28500 block of 53rd Avenue South and led to a two-alarm fire at the home.

It’s not clear why the vehicle exploded. KCSO said two firefighters were injured and transported to the hospital. Further details on their conditions were not available. The fire is under investigation by the sheriff’s office.

KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

The post 2 firefighters injured after Tesla explodes inside Auburn garage appeared first on Daily Dispatch.