A house fire in Nyssa displaced six people and caused a total loss, with no injuries reported. Firefighters faced access delays due to bystanders recording the incident, impacting response times.

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A Las Vegas firefighter is contesting his HOA's citation for displaying vintage fire hydrants in his yard.

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When designing a new piece of apparatus for your response district, look at what’s out there as far as design and upgrades are concerned.

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Regardless of the size of your department or how long you are expected to serve in this role, the apparatus purchasing process should always follow the same foundational approach.

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The Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District will hold a vote on April 28 for a $12.98 million project to build a new fire station.

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