A smartphone app aided a rescue team in locating two hikers in Westfield, MA, after GPS failed due to dense forest. The Westfield Fire Department recommends using the app for safety in outdoor activities.

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The discussion among the Raisin Squad highlights concerns about fire truck costs, political influence on purchases, and differing ethics in apparatus procurement across fire districts and villages.

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The Kannapolis (NC) Fire Department will hold a washdown ceremony for new Engine 41 on Jan. 13 at Fire Station 4, inviting the public to celebrate and meet firefighters.

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Bernalillo County (NM) Fire Rescue introduced Truck 36, a new aerial ladder truck, in a ceremony.

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Rosenbauer built two 1,500/750 pumpers on Commander cabs and chassis for the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department.

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