The Russellville (AL) Fire Department and city officials recently showed off the department’s new $2.2 million, 100-foot platform fire truck, franklincountytimes.com reported.

The new truck, which features a large platform, will facilitate rescue operations, especially in multistory buildings, the report said. The city’s older ladder truck had a standard basket. The new apparatus has a large platform that holds several people at once, allowing residents, including those with mobility issues, to step directly in for faster evacuation, according to the report.

“We received a 100-foot platform truck yesterday which will be replacing our 2002 75-foot ladder truck,” RFD said in a Facebook post. “This will be such a great addition to our fleet and will allow us to serve and protect the city of Russellville in many ways.”

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The city of Coos Bay, Oregon, announced July 3 it has received a $13,500 grant from the Three Rivers Foundation to support the purchase of wildland personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Coos Bay Fire Department, the fire department said in a press release.

This funding will help equip Coos Bay firefighters with NFPA 1977-compliant gear, enhancing safety during wildland fire response operations.

“We extend our sincere thanks to the Three Rivers Foundation for their continued investment in community resilience and public safety,” the department said.

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ITASCA, Illinois (July 9, 2025) – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its Fire Advisory Board. Jim Johnson brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise in serving the fire industry.

Jim Johnson served as President of Pierce Manufacturing from 2010 to 2023. He also served as an Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of Oshkosh’s Fire & Emergency business segment with responsibility for the Frontline, Maximetal, and Oshkosh Airport Products brands in addition to Pierce. Most recently, Jim served as the President of the company’s Vocational business segment with the added responsibility for Oshkosh’s refuse vehicles, airport ground support equipment, utility and concrete truck brands in addition to his Fire & Emergency responsibilities before retiring in 2024. Jim started his career in Indianapolis as an attorney practicing commercial litigation.

“We are truly honored and proud to have Jim Johnson join our Fire Advisory Board,” said Paul Darley, CEO of Darley. “We have been business associates and close friends for almost 20 years. He is a strategic visionary with an eye toward innovation and people. Under his leadership, Pierce grew to be the largest company in the fire industry. Jim’s combination of operational experience, legal mindset, executive presence, sound ethical corporate governance, and industry experience make him an invaluable board member.”

About Darley: You serve others. We serve you. Darley provides the highest quality pump, technology, and equipment solutions for first responders around the world. With origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a complete line of unmanned systems, immersive training technology, equipment and pumps. Learn more on our websites: www.darley.com and shop.darley.com.

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Four people were hospitalized early Wednesday after an Apopka Fire Department ambulance collided with a pickup truck in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and SR-414, temporarily shutting down traffic, ClickOrlando reports.

FHP said the ambulance was heading southbound on Orange Blossom Trail with its lights and sirens activated when it struck the right side of a Ford pickup truck that was entering the intersection from the westbound SR-414 exit ramp on a green light. The impact caused the truck to overturn and collide with a third vehicle.

The conditions of those hospitalized have not been released.

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The search for Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips is now in its fourth day, as crews continue to look for the last known missing person in Burnet County (TX) following severe flash flooding, cbsaustin.com reported.

Phillips was responding to an emergency call early Saturday morning, July 5, when floodwaters from Cow Creek swept him and his vehicle away, a sheriff’s official said.

The search area includes FM 1174 and Cow Creek, where Phillips was last seen. His vehicle was discovered two miles downstream from this location, the report said.

Phillips has been a member of the Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years.

Burnet County Sheriff’s investigators have assured that the search efforts remain ongoing, with all agencies committed to finding Chief Phillips.

“At this time, we simply do not have the words to express our deep gratitude for the outpouring of support and resources we’ve received during the ongoing search for Chief Phillips,” Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post July 8.

“Engine 5522 has been placed in front of our station for those who wish to pay their respects. Your kindness and solidarity mean more than we can ever say. This is truly a nightmare, and we remain hopeful for closure in the near future.

“We will continue the search for Chief Phillips with unwavering determination. Please keep us in your thoughts, and we will share any updates as soon as we are able.”

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