The Ross Valley (CA) fire chief reported that closing Ross Fire Station 18 has delayed fire and ambulance response times by two minutes since July, prompting community debate and studies on public safety.

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An ambulance crash in Fort Myers, Florida, led to a second collision involving a rescue truck. Two medics and a patient were hospitalized, but no firefighters were injured.

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The Cuba (MO) Fire Protection District turned to Precision Fire Apparatus to build this 1,500/1,000 rescue-pumper on a Spartan FC-94 cab and chassis.

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Coxreels announced an upgrade to nitrile inline swivels with multi-lobe sealing technology, enhancing seal performance and longevity for fluid handling applications.

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One crucial philosophy behind the symposium was to deliver unbiased, factual education free from sales pressure.

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