For fire department operations, 4-cycle engines run electric generators, hydraulic/pneumatic power tool pumps, compressors, and water pumps.

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A sudden storm in Queens caused widespread flooding, leaving hundreds without power and forcing some to abandon their vehicles.

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Canada is deploying portable fire skids to remote northern Ontario communities to combat wildfires, as hundreds of fires strain firefighting resources nationwide.

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A dedication ceremony for an ambulance in Israel honored Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who were fatally shot in D.C.

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After deadly floods in Texas last July, officials promised improvements to flood warning systems and infrastructure. Recent storms tested these changes, revealing gaps in alert systems and preparedness.

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