To this day, vehicle accidents continue to be one of the most significant and persistent safety threats that firefighters face.

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An Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia (NY) Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot, and injuries to 13 passengers and two officers.

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City and county leaders welcomed a new $1.5 million ladder truck to Camden's North 27th Street Fire Station, part of a $14 million investment to upgrade aging fire equipment citywide.

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Columbus (GA) Fire and EMS opened a new Fire Station 5 to support community growth, featuring technology for personnel wellness and improved facilities, funded by SPLOST and a land donation.

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The Allan Hancock College Foundation received a $25,000 donation from Cloverlane Foundation to support the purchase of extrication equipment for use in the college’s fire academy, along with other essential equipment for fire academy students. 

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