The Valencia County Fire Department expressed condolences to the Cliff Gila Fire Department in New Mexico following the death of firefighter Brittany Hathaway during an EMS response.

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In this Podcast episode, Chris Mc Loone shares his thoughts for departments planning new fire apparatus orders during 2026. He highlights the upcoming 2027 EPA engine regulations requiring new aftertreatment systems that will affect the design of pumpers, aerials, and rescue trucks—specifically impacting compartments behind the pump panel and possibly the cab layout—urging fire departments […]

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The NFPA reports a decline in firefighter line-of-duty deaths, with 62 in 2024, down from 90 in 2023.

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A Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department ambulance in Hollywood struck a delivery robot, prompting a patient transfer to another unit.

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