The truck was returning to its station after assisting the Detroit (MI) Fire Department at one of its 64 structure fires (Detroit: Nearly 200 Calls in One Day) when the ladder truck's driver noticed something was burning. He pulled the truck over, and the crew discovered a fire in the engine compartment.

In this editorial, the news organization takes a look at previous and current recommendations for how the fire department can improve public safety in San Diego, California. The editorial espouses using quick-response squads and adding engine companies during peak response times vs. adding stations. Eight months ago, the fire department scrapped a plan to build 18 new stations. A recent recommendation from an outside consultant suggests 10 new stations and adding more quick-response units.