The acquisition expands Stellar’s purpose-built work truck portfolio into the fire and emergency response market.

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"I have been to several events recently and have had multiple conversations where the topic has centered around fire service research and fire service culture."

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Spokane (WA) firefighters credit the city's urban water systems that withstood the recent Spokane County fires, in contrast to other wildfires where hydrants ran dry.

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Cape Girardeau (MO) will expedite a planned $1.5 million renovation of Fire Station 1 after HVAC and mold issues forced its temporary closure.

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VIDEO: A wildfire burned near the railroad tracks off West Clearwater Avenue and North Steptoe Street on Monday afternoon, according to Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) Chief Michael Heffner. Two businesses were threatened by the fire. Multiple units were on scene including offroad vehicles. Heffner said BNSF was notified to stop all rail traffic until the fire was extinguished. The cause is still undetermined.

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