MARION—Preston (CT) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; Duo-Safety ground ladders. Dealer: Alan Harris, Northeastern Fire Associates, Cheshire, CT.

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PHOTOS: Crews battled a massive house fire in the Palmer Woods Historic District early Wednesday morning. The home near 7 Mile and Woodward in Detroit can be seen with flames shooting out of the roof in the main house on Oct. 9. Local 4 learned the homeowners were living in the guest house while fixing up the main home—they are okay.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDIV-TV NBC 4 Detroit

VIDEO: The Oceanside Fire Department recently adopted the SkillBridge program, helping service members step into their professional lives outside of the military. “They’re able to work on the ambulance and get real world experience that really does matter for them to get that next job,” said Oceanside Fire Chief David Parsons.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KUSI-TV FOX 5 San Diego

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced the launch of its new Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-being. According to a recent release, this initiative aims to improve the health and safety of firefighters by addressing the specific hazards they face in their line of work.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Occupational Heath & Safety

As the Tampa Bay area braces for Hurricane Milton's landfall, officials with Tampa General Hospital announced they have opened their incident command center and implemented their preparedness plan. That plan includes setting up their "aquafence," a water-impermeable barrier that can withstand storm surge up to 15 feet above sea level, and stocking important supplies at all of their locations.
- PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTSP-TV CBS 10 St. Petersburg