Chris Mc Loone and Ricky Riley have talked about how to navigate the current apparatus purchasing environment, how to spec rigs, etc. But in this episode, they discuss what's on their wishlists for fire apparatus.

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Rapid intervention teams (RIT) have the specific responsibility to respond to any firefighters reported in distress on a fire scene. The equipment and gear that RIT crews have at their disposal to carry out their mission are similar in departments across the country, but some crews add equipment as the specific situation dictates.

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The official said fixing the frame rails is worth the expense because it will extend a truck’s serviceable life.

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden announced more than $22 million for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District through his Community Project Funding requests.

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