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.

PHOTOS: One person was found dead inside an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx after an out-of-control fire broke out on Wednesday.

The fire was first reported on the second floor of a building at 374 East 209th St. shortly after noon. It reached 5 alarms just before 2 p.m. and wasn’t placed under control until after 8 p.m.

Several residents had to be rescued, but it wasn’t until five hours after fire started that search and rescue teams discovered one person dead inside the building.

In addition, FDNY officials said eight civilians were injured, including two with life-threatening injuries, another two with serious injuries and four with minor injuries. Six firefighters were also injured, including three with serious injuries and another three with minor injuries.

Among those critically injured was a 48-year-old woman who was rushed to Jacobi hospital. One of those injured is a child under 1 years old, but their injuries were believed to be minor.

“The firefighters were rescuing people from the building and EMS was providing lifesaving treatment right on the scene, saving multiple lives,” said FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore.

WABC-TV ABC 7 New York City

The post VIDEOS: One person found dead after explosion, fire at New York apartment building; 14 injured appeared first on Daily Dispatch.