Atlanta Fire Rescue’s new Rivian trucks were introduced during the ‘Breakfast with our Bravest’ event, held Friday, May 2, 2025, 11alive.com reported.

Read more about the new trucks here: Atlanta (GA) Fire Rescue Adds Rivian EV Trucks to Fleet.

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The following personal observations are from an armchair’s perspective devoid of interaction with vendors on the exhibit floor. In instances of not being able to view all sides of a rig, interpretations may be skewed. Comments are not expressing approval, disapproval, or endorsement. Photos by Tom Shand.

• Interesting Rigs at FDIC International 2025, Part 1

Photos 1, 2, 3, 4 show a basic pumper by US Fire Apparatus on an HME four-door chassis painted all red with a raised roof.

Photo 1 shows a scalloped notch for a straight-through steamer connection to preconnect a soft sleeve. A center hose well and mechanical siren are on the apron along with painted steel tow eyes. Bumper guide markers with lights help cornering with extended bumpers. 

The compact pump panel without crosslays in photo 2 shows a discharge relief valve and transfer valve for a two-stage pump. There’re seven discharges – deck gun, two on each side, and two at the rear. Two doors access storage above the pump house. 

The driver’s side in photo 3 shows a folding step on the hosebed side sheet side freeing up pump panel space. Flaked or bundled hose storage is above low side compartments equipped w

HAMMOND — Firefighters, police officers, community members and elected officials gathered Thursday afternoon to formally open Hammond Fire Station No. 2, the second major fire station project in Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.’s tenure.

“When I took office, I made a promise to invest in public safety,” McDermott told the capacity crowd, which had braved the downpour outside to fill the station’s expansive garage. “And I promised when I became mayor, we were going to not just invest in public safety in words, but in action.”

Ribbon cutting for Hammond Fire Department’s new station

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. shares comments at the ribbon cutting for the Hammond Fire Department’s new station.

His latest action is an approximately $8 million investment to build the brand-new station, located at 2403 Calumet Ave. in the city’s Robertsdale neighborhood. Built directly across the street from The Pavilion, it’s the latest piece of modern architecture in an area McDermott said he promised when he became mayor would eventually become green and redeveloped.

“This is where everybody comes to recreate now,” he said Thursday. “And this station fits right in.”

Mike Hull, President of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 556, pointed to The Pavilion Thursday, perfectly placed behind him and the department’s engines outside.

“Look at this whole freaking area right behind us, these homes next door,” Hull said. “If this fire station and that stuff doesn’t tell you what the heck’s going on in Hammond, I don’t know what will. This is an incredible feat.”

Hammond Fire Department Chief Bernie Grisolia took a moment to reflect on the job the old station, located just a block north, had done to house Hammond firefighters since it opened in 1961.

Ribbon cutting for Hammond Fire Department’s new station

Hammond Fire Chief Bernie Grisolia speaks at the ribbon cutting for the Hammond Fire Department’s new station.

“Though that building will no longer stand one day, the legacy and the memories created there will always be part of Hammond’s history,” Grisolia said. “We welcome this new facility, one that is modern, efficient and built to meet the needs of the growing community.”

The new station features an open, modern kitchen with an outdoor grilling area attached, a fitness center, a lounge room, three separate sleeping bays and an enormous garage to house the station’s fire apparatuses.

“Improved facilities tend to mean improved performance. Improved performance shows up on the streets with our residents,” said Mark Kalwinski, the Democratic councilman of Hammond’s 1st District. “So thank you to everybody that made this possible for taking care of our residents in the 1st District and throughout the city.”

Ribbon cutting for Hammond Fire Department’s new station

This is the fitness room at Hammond’s new fire station.

The $8 million price tag is nearly double that of the last station upgrade, completed in 2018.

Plans for the latest station upgrade originated in

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin (May 2, 2025) – REV Group announces that registration is now open for its annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC). Founded 31 years ago, the FTTC has developed into the largest and most in-depth, hands-on combined Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) training symposium and testing event in the U.S. Building on the success of last year’s conference, the event will include additional training content related to ambulances, in addition to fire trucks. The FTTC will be held at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan, September 21-26, 2025.

An estimated 400+ first responder driver-operators, technicians, equipment manufacturers, dealers, service center representatives and more from the U.S., Canada, and Latin America are expected to attend and learn the latest techniques for repairing fire trucks and ambulances. New training for 2025 includes Fleet Management / Leadership and Ambulance Maintenance courses.

“We are proud to host this important industry-wide event that was founded on the principle that keeping fire apparatus and ambulances up and running, regardless of the manufacturer or brand, is important to protect all our communities,” said Chris McClung, vice president, REV Fire Group.

In addition to the training and testing that takes place, the conference also serves to honor and celebrate emergency vehicle technicians. Two awards will be given at this year’s event, the William F. Foster Award, named after the conference’s founder who passed away earlier this year, and Firehouse Magazine’s EVT of the Year Award. The EVT of the Year Award winner will be selected later this year by a committee of EVTs and chiefs selected by Firehouse Magazine to determine who best meets the criteria and works to ensure the firefighters and citizens are safe.

Over the four days, more than 50 unique courses are offered, which span repairing brake systems, roll-up doors, electrical systems, pressure governors, pumps, and more. In the Component Classes, attendees can meet with suppliers one-on-one to address specific troubleshooting issues and learn the latest maintenance tips and techniques. In addition, attendees have two opportunities to take their EVT certifications exams. The courses are taught by product and industry experts, and the attendees also benefit from the many opportunities to network and share best practices with their peers.

FTTC was founded by Spartan Fire Chassis in the 1990’s and is now sponsored by REV Specialty Vehicles Segment fire apparatus and emergency vehicle manufacturers including Spartan Fire Chassis^™, E-ONE^®, KME^®, Ferrara^®, Spartan Emergency Response^®, Smeal^™, Ladder Tower^™ AEV^®, Horton^®, Leader^®, Road Rescue^® and Wheeled Coach^®, and numerous industry suppliers. Early registration discount rates begin May 1 and end on June 30. For more information and to register, visit http://firetrucktraining.com.

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Hanover County leaders, Fire-EMS personnel and residents gathered recently to celebrate the grand opening of Fire Station 17 — a modern firehouse designed to serve the growing Laurel Meadow community, the county said in a press release.

Located on 3.5 acres, adjacent to Laurel Meadow Elementary School, the station is the first firehouse built in Hanover County to expand emergency services since 1987.

“The opening of this beautiful, state-of-the-art fire station marks a major milestone for public safety in Hanover County,” said County Administrator John A. Budesky. “It reflects our commitment to modernizing and replacing the County’s firehouses while prioritizing the safety of the dedicated women and men of Hanover Fire-EMS and the communities they serve every day.”

The 14,993-square-foot facility was strategically placed to reduce emergency response times and ease the call burden on neighboring stations, with room to grow as service demands increase.

“Station 17’s opening is an exciting and historic moment for our department and the community,” said Fire-EMS Chief Christopher J. Anderson. “It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to strengthening emergency services across Hanover.”

“This is a big win for our residents,” added Henry District Supervisor Sean M. Davis. “I’m proud of the investment we’ve made to support both our first responders and our community.”

The station features a modern design focused on functionality and firefighter safety. It includes a decontamination room, specialized laundry equipment for cleaning turnout gear, individual dormitories and a fitness space to support health and wellness.

Station 17 also marks the start of a broader effort to upgrade emergency facilities countywide. Hanover’s five-year Capital Improvements Program includes plans to replace three existing firehouses — Doswell Station 4, Montpelier Station 8 and Chickahominy Station 10 — with similarly equipped modern facilities.

“Today’s fire stations must be designed to accommodate a diverse workforce and modern operational needs,” explained Anderson. “These new facilities will help us meet response time goals, improve working conditions for our personnel and enhance the delivery of emergency services across Hanover County.”

Hanover County Planning $60M Headquarters for Public Safety Agencies

Hanover is moving forward with plans to establish a new joint headquarters for its sheriff’s office and fire-EMS department, richmondbizsense.com reported.

The county intends to build an 87,000-square-foot, two-story building for the agencies at the government complex on Route 301, the report said.

The $60 million project’s funding is included in the county’s upcoming fiscal year budget, which the Board of Supervisors approved in early April, according to the report.

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